Wadia 861se VS. Audio Aero Capitole MKII se

I heard that the latest Wadia 861se uses a special discreet output stage that is the best that they have done.As well, the se upgrade may not be available from Teac so Wadia has a limited supply of the se platters left.The 861 I heard was a GNSC modded unit that was superb mated to aCat JL2 amp and Avalon Opus speakers and VD Master wiring.This is truly a first class unit that has no romantic tendecies at all, it should eat the Aero for breakfast!!Take care Dennis

GNSC is at 651-762-8333,Rja is right in that Steve can do amazing things ( he did my MFA D75 and took it to a level that is shocking for a 15 year old amp).I think that if you can swing a new or used 861, you will have a front end for a long time to come.It should be modded for sure , otherwise the wadia sound a bit sterile in comparison. I think Steve's work is truly first class and sonically one of the best moders outhere.