Audiolabyrinth,
I don't have enough confidence in Wadia for any type long term service. Who knows if they can even fix one of their higher end units right now if there was an issue. One of the original people from Wadia founded another company called Great Northern (I'm pretty sure of the name. If not that, then something close.), but I think they went out as well. They used to service Wadia. |
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
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Where would eanyone service a wadia product?, and obtain parts? |
Experiences with Esoteric Digital?,more players for direct to amps? |
I welcome more answers here!, Thankyou! |
"07-02-13: Krell_man
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
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07-03-13: Chris10an
Wadia was acquired because of the brand, and not because of the products they produced.
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Your guess is as good as mine, but there are quite a few reasons why another audio company would buy Wadia. Here's a few that I can think of.
1. To get the Wadia name.
2. To have access to the network of existing Wadia dealers.
3. To get the rights to Wadia designs. If you wanted to get into making digital sources, owing Wadia's designs would probably give you a head start.
4. Eliminate Wadia as a competitor in the marketplace.
5. Wadia may have a stock pile of valuable parts. High end Teac and Pioneer stable platter transports, Dac chips, etc.
6. Possibly rebuild the Wadia name and line of products with fresh resources.
7. Maybe there was no real reason other than Wadia was just too cheap to pass up. A gamble.
8. It could have been a mistake. Maybe Wadia 3 will be just as successful as Wadia 1 and 2.
9. To keep someone else from buying it.
10. I like nice, round numbers and didn't want to leave it a 9. If I can think if a number 10, I'll edit my post. |
Yes certainly, but not with products we associate with Wadia in design and function, and therefore addressed to a completely new customer segment. |
@ Chris10an, Hi, Do you believe Wadia will be coming back into business? cheers! |
McIntosh MCD500 - great reviews |
Wadia was acquired because of the brand, and not because of the products they produced. |
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 |
Hi, Did Wadia go completly out of business?, Their site has been taken down!,, where would someone get a player fixed if a issue happened?, cheers! |
What are the used market value for the wadia players?, how much do they sell for if I would like to buy one?, thankyou Gentleman! |
07-01-13: Krell_man
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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... Wadia has also disconnected all production of DAC's, except the Chinese made 121 model. |
I always been a wadia fan my self!, never owned one, listen to many, always liked the sound!, How about the esoteric K-01?, The burr-brown 1792 dacs that are in that unit, I had in a cary cd-500, I cannot say if it was the dacs, but I quikly sold the unit!, that should say it all on the 1792 dacs or cary digital!, cheers! |
I'm a big fan of Wadia products. I've been using them for years. To answer Audiolabryinth concern, this is the 2nd time Wadia went out of business. I know they still sell a few computer based, lower priced products, but they stoped making things. Wadia no longer makes any products in their own, US based factory. The products they now sell are all made for them overseas. To me, that's going out of business. Others may disagree.
I mentioned Wadia because even though their high end products are no longer made, I still feel that they are some of the best ever made. For something currently made and supported, you really can't go wrong with dcs. Even though I ultimately went with Wadia, I can understand why some like dcs better. |
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
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"Sounds Real Audio is a Bricasti dealer. That however in no way affects his opinions."
Of course not. |
Well I wouldn't get wadia then. |
Hi, Good answers here so far, I read on a thread that wadia does not make digital players no longer?, just media players now?, Thankyou Gentleman! |
I am on my third Wadia presently a 781 plus the Wadia has inputs for other front ends such as their fine iPod dock. |
check out Aesthetix Romulus with volume control. Tube unit, sounds analogue! Best I've heard. |
I've used the Wadia 581se, 781i and now the S7i running directly to my amp.
Chuck
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Recommend an audition of Alex Peychev's digital players from APL HiFi |
The Bricasti M1 has a remoter with volume control and definitely one to consider.
Sounds Real Audio is a Bricasti dealer. That however in no way affects his opinions. |
I like the Wadia 270/27ix and the DCS Elgar with the matching transport and upsampler. When I was looking to buy one of the above setups, I put them both in the same room and ended up liking the Wadia a little better. |
Add ps audio perfect wave II to your list. I have a very good preamp and I think it sounds a touch better without. |
