Lev335 is referring to a DAC - you were asking about a transport, right?
It always depends on your personal taste. All the WADIAs are of incredible building perfection. I tend to think that the younger the transport is - and the 270 is in current production line - the more improved the unit is. WADIA always stepped forward in their quality - never backwards. But since the building quality is so good - why not go for an older transport of your taste and budget.
When it comes to the DAC, however, things get more taste related. F.e. I do not like the Levinson DAC's AT ALL. But since you were asking about a transport I guess your DAC is already sitting on its shelf waiting for digital food?
It always depends on your personal taste. All the WADIAs are of incredible building perfection. I tend to think that the younger the transport is - and the 270 is in current production line - the more improved the unit is. WADIA always stepped forward in their quality - never backwards. But since the building quality is so good - why not go for an older transport of your taste and budget.
When it comes to the DAC, however, things get more taste related. F.e. I do not like the Levinson DAC's AT ALL. But since you were asking about a transport I guess your DAC is already sitting on its shelf waiting for digital food?