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Dump the Wadia 781?

I love my CDP, after having it modded to Statement by Steve of GNSC.

However with the troubles at Wadia, I wonder if servicing the unit will be an issue in the long run?

My CDP sits on the 2nd tier of an Finite Elemente rack, so I need one with a front loader tray IF I swap.

My dealer thinks the DCS Puccini with U Clock will beat the Wadia. Honestly its the servicing issue that worries me more so than performance. Is this just a sideways move not worth the additional $$?

Rest of system, ARC Ref 5, Lamm 1.2s, Wilson Sasha.
daisiu
daisiu OP
20 posts
 
Right on cue, the transport now seems to have developed a mind of its own.

It does in and out of the chassis when I load 'some' discs. And even when empty it sometimes ejects.

Anyone know of a shortcut way to kill this?
badwisdom
145 posts
 
My personal story

Terrible experience with Playback Designs. Owned the MPS5 for 6 months: while the DAC was great, the transport was awful, badly implemented. Also, while my dealer was fantastic, I wasn't thrilled with my US contacts. Finally, I am not convinced by much of the PD tech which, when you dig a bit deeper, is full of inconsistencies, false truths...

I have gone to Wadia S7i GNSC which I will receive next week. Steve is amazing and the main reason I bought the Wadia.
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talk2me
325 posts
 
I called Wadia last week. I was informed they will honor GNSC work period, end of rumors.
badwisdom
145 posts
 
Wow that is excellent news Talk2me !!!!
roysen
68 posts
 
Can you elaborate on what you mean by "honor GNSC work

Thanks,
Roy
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