Meridian G08 versus Wadia 581se

Your experience?

psacanli05-21-2008 10:33pm

ckoffend Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 684 posts 05-28-2008 at 08:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Esoteric X-03/X-01, Resolution Audio Opus 21 with GNSC mods, Ayre and the Audio Research CD 3MKII and 7(a bit less resolution than the others though, so maybe not for you). Wadia would also be in this same category, but you seem to be seeking alternatives to the Wadia.
psacanli OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 535 posts 05-31-2008 at 05:07am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Seeking alternatives to the Wadia due to price. Have heard the 581 & found it excellent; however would have to go the the improved(in reliabilty as much as sound) 581SE at $10,000. Too much for a dying format. For that money should get all 4 dying formats CD DVD DVD-A SACD--with comparable sound--Esoteric or RT20?
ckoffend Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 684 posts 06-02-2008 at 12:35am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would recommend an Esoteric X-03 and just figure it will be the last player you ever buy. If you go used you may be able to get one for half the price of the Wadia or even less.