You might consider selling it and upgrading to a newer model... That's what I did. I figured that the resale value is still very reasonable, and you can probably get a very good deal on an 861se (or any other current Wadia player). It's not that the 850 is deficient. It's just that my warped cost/benefit analysis told me to sell now and upgrade with a player still in production.
If you would like to upgrade, consider the GNSC upgrade, the Shunyata Hydra, that new power cord (I'm using Omega Mikro, but haven't auditioned many), and a proper stand/isolation (I'm using one built by Mana).
Rob
If you would like to upgrade, consider the GNSC upgrade, the Shunyata Hydra, that new power cord (I'm using Omega Mikro, but haven't auditioned many), and a proper stand/isolation (I'm using one built by Mana).
Rob