Wadia, Audio Aero, Meridian, BAT and BOW


Hi,

i have a Wadia 860 and was considering upgrading to the Wadia 861.

But i could also sell the 860 and buy either the Meridian 588, BAT Vk-D5 SE, the Audio Aero Capitole CDP or the BOW Wizard.

I was wondering if anyone could comment on the above players, and say which ones they would prefer and why.

Cheers
Xav
badwisdom
Badwisdom & Kenl:
Yes - I just checked my friend's papers & its indeed $2800. It could be a special promotional offer to an under-developed country like India where I come from. Whatever it is, at this price, its a super deal!
Arup, this may be the *export* price, i.e., a dealer's buying price -- not a dealer's expected retail price... whatever the reason, it's unbeatable!

Cheers!
Wait a minute.... I'm from Canada and wer're underprivilged too :). Seriously, if we can get the AA Capitole for $2800 US, we could probably place a bulk order and save on freight. With an order of 5 or so players, the factory might no be so against a non-distributor based sale. BTW, the distributor for North America is Globe Audio, located in Canada. If they are marking up the player to $6K vs. $2800 cost, that's hiway robbery. Let's us know if you find out that this for real. --Lorne