Albert
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I have tried a couple of DVD players (Oppo BDP-95 and Faroudja DV1000) as a transport for my new Teac UD-503 and have noticed a difference in the sound. The Oppo as a transport with the Teac makes a very clean and dynamic sound but a little on the cool side. The Faroudja is warmer and smoother but slightly less dynamic.
This got me wondering if a purposely built transport would be even better, combining the traits of both. I have found a Wadia 8 for sale that sounds interesting. It is a little on the old side (about the same age as the Faroudja) so I was wondering if it would be worth the risk. Parts for it would be difficult to find. Does anyone use this transport? If so, have you had any problems with it and how does it sound in your systems? Are there any other transports under $3K that anyone can recommend? I will be upgrading the Teac to a Calyx Femto soon (it has been delayed but it should be here next weekend).
This got me wondering if a purposely built transport would be even better, combining the traits of both. I have found a Wadia 8 for sale that sounds interesting. It is a little on the old side (about the same age as the Faroudja) so I was wondering if it would be worth the risk. Parts for it would be difficult to find. Does anyone use this transport? If so, have you had any problems with it and how does it sound in your systems? Are there any other transports under $3K that anyone can recommend? I will be upgrading the Teac to a Calyx Femto soon (it has been delayed but it should be here next weekend).