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Wadia Digital - S7i one-box cd player

I've been trying unsuccessfully to locate a dealer in the NY/NJ/PA area who can demo for me their S7i which garnered praise in our forums as well as some critical notice upon its release. Even their current rep, Sumiko, has been unresponsive. Does anyone know if Wadia is still in business and distributing products ?

I've enjoyed their 270/27i combo for 17 years, but time has taken its toll and I want very much to replace it with their current flagship product.

thanks,
john

dr_john
dr_john OP
66 posts
 
Uh-oh - 'weird noises' - you mean from the transport, or where ?
And, recalling frustrating experiences the two times I had to return the 27i DAC for repair, what company resolved your remote issue ? I'm not sure who even owns Wadia anymore or how to contact them.
Doesn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling.
krell_man
827 posts
 

John,

Go to Audio Connection and listen to the S7i. I have one and believe that it's the best I've ever heard.

Chuck
dr_john OP
66 posts
 
I've read that the GNSC mod optimizes the S7i to a new level, but also that the guy who did the work has retired. I haven't gotten any answers back even from Wadia itself.

I loved my 270/27i, listened to a dCS and Esoteric today and hated them.
krell_man
827 posts
 

John,

The stock S7i is really special in its own right. Anything can be made better due to companies trying to hit price points.

If you like the Wadia sound and don't care for the dCS and Esoteric, give the S7i a listen.

I went from the 581se to the 781i and then to the S7i. Each step up was easily apparent.

Chuck
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