wadia & iPod, anybody happy with it?

Not quite what you are asking, but I looked at one of these set-ups and wondered why do this when you can use iTunes on your computer and have a better interface, unlimited storage, and as big of a screen as you want. Don't get me wrong, I love my iPod, but I love using my computer/iTunes as a source for home digital.

I have MSB Tech ilink and it is awsome I will never use a cd player ever again. I heard from a dealer at CES that
Wadia sounds real bad and has some issues

I heard from a dealer at CES that Wadia sounds real bad and has some issues

No experience here. My results says otherwise. There a number of reviews out there as well if the OP does some looking.

Wadia is coming out with another transport -- supposedly more functional -- look for it in September. I use the 170i now -- newly acquired -- a bit of a pain but makes you work on getting playlists tighter. Solid recommendations on upgrading the power supply are out there too. I am considering this.

I have the Wadia 170 with the ipod classic 160gb and to me it sounds good but not in par with my Mark Levinson transport BUT I believe the problem is with my rips that are all poor sounding mp3,I will need to re-rip when I get the time.
The remote is functional but its plastic card type and it looks and feels cheap.
I believe the 170 is a good product and certainly has it's uses,for example bring the ipod in from the car ,dock it on the wadia and you got instant tunes.
Regards
George