Threshold T2 versus Wadia 850 as Preamp


How does the Threshold T2 stack up against the Wadia 850 accompanied with the Wadia 17 AD converter for sound as a preamp? I can't wait to hear these responses!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My system currently uses a Wadia 850 w Threshold T2 preamp, Bryston 10B crossover, pair of Threshold S-500 Series II amps to Infinity RS-1b speakers for my analogue portion.

No fighting kids ........ play nice!!!!!!!!!!
mrgolf

Showing 1 response by nomad

I can't comment on your exact set-up.
However I did have a Wadia 6 cd player mated with Threshold T200 and Aerial 7B speakers. Incredible detail. Sounded great for a while. But over time it sounded harsh on the highs. I would describe the sound as bright or edgy. I later added a T2 and it helped this quite a bit (at least to my ears).
The Wadia 6 was one of the first CD players Wadia made with a volume control (early 90's). I read they made many improvements on later models & that they sound better direct. I talked with Great Northern Sound about upgrading/modifying it. If I had had just a little more money I would have instead of selling it.