Owned both and to be honest (IMO) the two don't really deserve to be compared. The Wadia outclassed the Meridian in every conceivable area in my system.
Outclassed by how much? The G08 is available for $3100. The 581se is about $9000. I must admit I heard the 581 and was impressed at the musicality, pinpoint imaging and depth of soundstage and natural dynamics. What do you now use and how does it compare to the Wadia. What else have you heard that compares to the Wadia? But hopefully cheaper.
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