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Analog digital converters
Wadia makes a pair of units:http://www.wadia.com/products/w130and150/130_150_home.htm 
Okay......best single box reference CD player
I can understand that, but it's just strange that we can't even get a basic spec sheet. I would love to audition the unit in-home as it meets my primary checklist items (VRDS/VOSP transport and digital inputs) but I'm not sure they would permit th... 
Okay......best single box reference CD player
I don't know how we can determine the type of transport much less anything else about the player considering the manufacturer doesn't have a website and the distributor hasn't even attempted to provide specs or much else other than grandiose bluster. 
Wadia 830 or Cambridge 840C
It is. 
Okay......best single box reference CD player
What Esoteric VRDS transport is it using? 
Power conditioner or not?
Making such general claims shows a general ignorance of audio (what the heck do x-ray machines have to do with audio?). My system has quality components with quality power supplies with filtration (MX-R, KX-R and Wadia GNSC) and all the components... 
Ayre K1X vs K1Xe
Yes, the KX-R is Mr. Hansen's signature piece. Brilliant. 
player for B&W 803s
Rotel 1072 should be fine and under 1K. 
I just don't get PC Audio
Wow. Now you've got me curious. Could you tell me what you felt were the improvements in the Modwright versus the Wadia? 
CD Player with the best Built-in Volume Control...
Meridian 808.2 
I just don't get PC Audio
I recently sold my GNSC Wadia 861se because I preferred the sonic presentation from my NAS Music Vault & Modwright Transporter.Were you running direct? My guess is yes and SS amps. 
Wadia 781
Yes, first one shipped out late last week. 
synergy between preamp - amplifier: dartzeel
I thought this thread was about synergy? ;) In any case, I really wish you guys would respond to e-mail as when I was in the market a while back (before I picked up the Ayre combo) I was eager to try the Dartzeel given the press but received no re... 
synergy between preamp - amplifier: dartzeel
The Ayre KX-R and Ayre MX-R should also be heard as a pair (and have the added benefit of reference performance with 300W on tap not to mention second-to-none customer service and stunning aesthetics). 
CD players for soundstage depth
ime the Meridian 808.2 is excellent in that regard.