Resolution Audio Vs. Wadia

J_k, it's a pity you weren't there to defend me when I started a thread called "Linn vs. Wadia" where I was in a cyber room full of Wadia lovers who all told me the Wadia was much superior to the Linn Ikemi. I personally think the Linn Ikemi is one of the best players I've heard, and the absolute best at it's price point. I preached the fact Wadia's digital volume control crops off detail, but didn't manage to convert anyone. I thought the Wadia 860x through a preamp was pretty good, although not a great value at it's lofty price. I still think the Ikemi is better and a way better value. But the box IS real SHINY and the visual panache DOES impress visitors (at least non-audiophile ones).

By the by it seems as if Wadia has just gone Bankrupt. Check out the info on the stereophile website.

in having had the wadia 860,860x,cd50 and now presently the cd55,all great players,but for value and performance the cd55 is by far the most musical in it's class.

I did purchase a used Resolution Audio CD50 to compare directly to my Wadia 860x. I preffered the 860x in most areas to the CD50. I especially did not like the way the CD50 handled the soundstage, very unrealistic, no depth and minimal width. I know my opinion is in the minority here. I have nothing against the owners of the CD50 and am not trying to start a war, but as an actual owner of both units I feel compelled to answer your question.