good question. i can only confirm that wadia 861b sounds superb. my other thoughts:
ux-3:
-newer transport (neo)
-sacd & dvd-a
-costs less
-one box, one power cord
wadia 861 plus dvd player:
-no need for preamp
-less chance for interference between audio and video signals
-need digital cable
-two boxes, two power cords
check out www.hometheaterhifi.com for dvd player shootouts for video performance. the latest shootout includes esoteric ux-1.
ux-3:
-newer transport (neo)
-sacd & dvd-a
-costs less
-one box, one power cord
wadia 861 plus dvd player:
-no need for preamp
-less chance for interference between audio and video signals
-need digital cable
-two boxes, two power cords
check out www.hometheaterhifi.com for dvd player shootouts for video performance. the latest shootout includes esoteric ux-1.