I have had a Wadia 850, 861 and now a Wadia581, i run it direct to my Jadis ja80 tube-monoamps. i did make a compare with a Krell KRC-Hr preamp and also a Tact rcs 2.0 preamp.
I my opinion the direct drive sounds better.
Cable: Heavensgate Ultrasilence interconnect and powercable.
I my opinion the direct drive sounds better.
Cable: Heavensgate Ultrasilence interconnect and powercable.