what are the Best Direct to amps Digital Players ?

I've used the Wadia 581se, 781i and now the S7i running directly to my amp.

Chuck

It's a bit ironic that Sounds Real Audio recommends the Bricasti M1 DAC when you asked about a CD player with a volume control.

At the same time, they recommend that you not get a Wadia since they have discontinued CD players.

Wadia has always been known primarily known for their DACs and their digital volume control.

While it seems to be an unpopular move on Wadia's part, the fact that they see the market as turning more towards computer or server based instead of actual CD transports allows them to focus more on their DACs, just like Bricasti and many other companies.

I stand by my suggestion that the Wadia S7i is a top level CD Player.

Chuck

Chris,

While I don't question what you said, I do have to wonder what's going on then.

The Italian company that bought them also owns Sonus Faber and Audio Research. Why would they buy Wadia and then shut it down? It seems like someone just flushing money down the toilet.

When I was at Wadia in Michigan before they moved to Minnesota, John told me that they got one of the primary designers back and were planning to delve much deeper into the DACs.

Chuck

Wadia is now a part of the Italian company along with Audio Research and were in the process of moving there last September. If you call Audio Research, I'm sure that they can help. I hope that Wadia isn't unable to service their components.

Chuck