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861b

Name: Wadia 861b
Brand: Wadia

Wadia

DigitalCD PlayersDACsDiscontinued

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$3,999

About the 861b

The Wadia 861 is a premium CD player that functions as both a transport and digital preamp. It features a massive, heavily constructed aluminum chassis with corner turrets and is controlled via a hefty aluminum remote. The player can accept digital audio from four different sources via its digital inputs and output to both analog and digital destinations, making it versatile for various system configurations. It employs Wadia's proprietary DigiMaster spline-fit interpolation algorithm (with two alternative algorithms selectable via remote) to minimize temporal smearing in the digital-to-analog conversion process. The 861 is known for its precise, focused sound with exceptional 3D soundstaging, powerful and articulate bass, and natural-sounding midrange, though some listeners find it can sound somewhat digital in the treble. It can be used directly into a power amplifier without a separate preamp due to its variable analog output control.

Specifications

Key Specifications

Power: 25W

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