Perfect sense Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I have both the Devialet 170 an Wadia Intuition in for review. I agree 100% about the Intuition remote. Very much looking forward to that. I've got both at my disposal, as well as the Wadia 321. Let's compare notes later on I have to agree about the shortcomings of the Intuition remote. It's so obvious you wonder what they were thinking... PERFECT SENSE www.perfect-sense.se Showroom in Stockholm, Sweden | [email protected] | 08 518 368 00 | Follow us on Facebook Link to comment
HiFiInsider Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Chris, Is the Intuition a good DAC if I don't need the power amp? I'm looking for a reference level DAC. http://www.youtube.com/hifiguy528/videos Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 Chris, Is the Intuition a good DAC if I don't need the power amp? I'm looking for a reference level DAC. It only has analog speaker outputs. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
HiFiInsider Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 oh... well that's silly. Thanks for your help Chris. What's a great reference level DAC you like? Antelop? http://www.youtube.com/hifiguy528/videos Link to comment
TechHiFi Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Anyone heard this DAC? For me it's between the Wadia 321 and upgrading my W4S DAC 2 to DAC 2 DSD SE. Magnepan 3.7i speakers, REL S/3 sub, PS Audio BHK250 amp, Wyred4Sound DAC2 DSDse, Server - Atom N2800 motherboard, 4GB RAM, 500GB SSD running Windows Server 2012, Audiophile Optimizer 1.40 and JRiver MC 21. Link to comment
bigblue Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I am also very interested in this DAC. At the moment I am planning a shoot out at home with the Wadia 321 and Auralic Vega. Sonus Faber Amati Futura, Oppo 105 (transport), Gryphon Diablo 300 with DAC, Brinkmann Bardo, 10.0 tone arm, Lyra Etna, Isotek Sigmas Evo 3, Nordost Valhalla cables, Stillpoints Ultra and Mini. Link to comment
Eric2 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I am also very interested in this DAC. At the moment I am planning a shoot out at home with the Wadia 321 and Auralic Vega. Please let us know how the shootout goes. Link to comment
TechHiFi Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I inquired with Music Direct about purchasing the 321 and they say it's not out yet??? Magnepan 3.7i speakers, REL S/3 sub, PS Audio BHK250 amp, Wyred4Sound DAC2 DSDse, Server - Atom N2800 motherboard, 4GB RAM, 500GB SSD running Windows Server 2012, Audiophile Optimizer 1.40 and JRiver MC 21. Link to comment
Perfect sense Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I inquired with Music Direct about purchasing the 321 and they say it's not out yet??? We've had our unit for over a month. Maybe they refer to one of the new products? Wadia will be releasing a new mediaserver as well as power amps very soon. PERFECT SENSE www.perfect-sense.se Showroom in Stockholm, Sweden | [email protected] | 08 518 368 00 | Follow us on Facebook Link to comment
Pal Chiu Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I saw a 321 internal picture capture from a Chinese magazine. Link to comment
TechHiFi Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I just spoke to Wadia corporate in NY. The 321 have been shipping for a few weeks and my local dealer should be getting one soon. Magnepan 3.7i speakers, REL S/3 sub, PS Audio BHK250 amp, Wyred4Sound DAC2 DSDse, Server - Atom N2800 motherboard, 4GB RAM, 500GB SSD running Windows Server 2012, Audiophile Optimizer 1.40 and JRiver MC 21. Link to comment
CatManDo Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 It will be reviewed in the next issue of the german Stereoplay mag, available July 11. Claude Link to comment
TechHiFi Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Did anyone get a chance to listen to this DAC? Magnepan 3.7i speakers, REL S/3 sub, PS Audio BHK250 amp, Wyred4Sound DAC2 DSDse, Server - Atom N2800 motherboard, 4GB RAM, 500GB SSD running Windows Server 2012, Audiophile Optimizer 1.40 and JRiver MC 21. Link to comment
bigblue Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 I intend to do so sometimes in July. But it is very quiet about this dac. There should be heaps of reviews out by now. Could it be that the reviewers have actively chosen not to publish their opinions since they did not find the dac up to par? I dont mind testers who only write about the stuff they find great. I would not want to buy a magazine filled with reviews of bad products. And I do think it works like that so.... But any way I will try one at home to see what is what. Sonus Faber Amati Futura, Oppo 105 (transport), Gryphon Diablo 300 with DAC, Brinkmann Bardo, 10.0 tone arm, Lyra Etna, Isotek Sigmas Evo 3, Nordost Valhalla cables, Stillpoints Ultra and Mini. Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 I intend to do so sometimes in July. But it is very quiet about this dac. There should be heaps of reviews out by now. Could it be that the reviewers have actively chosen not to publish their opinions since they did not find the dac up to par? I dont mind testers who only write about the stuff they find great. I would not want to buy a magazine filled with reviews of bad products. And I do think it works like that so....But any way I will try one at home to see what is what. Working with Wadia used to be easy. Now McIntosh is handling all things Wadia and it's a different story. They pulled the long standing banner on CA as well. When it's hard to work with companies reviewers simply move on to all the others. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
TechHiFi Posted July 14, 2014 Share Posted July 14, 2014 Dealer in Richmond said that Wadia is shipping their 321 tomorrow... Magnepan 3.7i speakers, REL S/3 sub, PS Audio BHK250 amp, Wyred4Sound DAC2 DSDse, Server - Atom N2800 motherboard, 4GB RAM, 500GB SSD running Windows Server 2012, Audiophile Optimizer 1.40 and JRiver MC 21. Link to comment
TechHiFi Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Working with Wadia used to be easy. Now McIntosh is handling all things Wadia and it's a different story. They pulled the long standing banner on CA as well. When it's hard to work with companies reviewers simply move on to all the others. You want to talk about hard to work with... The 321 arrived at the closest dealer to me in Richmond, VA yesterday. I asked them to ship it to me in Chesapeake, VA because I don't have five hours to drive back and forth to Richmond. I offered to pay for it in full, plus tax and shipping so I could do an in home demo. The dealer said they can't do that because their dealer agreement with McIntosh/Wadia does not allow internet sales and I would have to drive to Richmond. NOT HAPPENING! Magnepan 3.7i speakers, REL S/3 sub, PS Audio BHK250 amp, Wyred4Sound DAC2 DSDse, Server - Atom N2800 motherboard, 4GB RAM, 500GB SSD running Windows Server 2012, Audiophile Optimizer 1.40 and JRiver MC 21. Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 You want to talk about hard to work with... The 321 arrived at the closest dealer to me in Richmond, VA yesterday. I asked them to ship it to me in Chesapeake, VA because I don't have five hours to drive back and forth to Richmond. I offered to pay for it in full, plus tax and shipping so I could do an in home demo. The dealer said they can't do that because their dealer agreement with McIntosh/Wadia does not allow internet sales and I would have to drive to Richmond. NOT HAPPENING! Wow. They are trying to hold back the hands if time. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Elberoth Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I saw a 321 internal picture capture from a Chinese magazine. [ATTACH=CONFIG]13134[/ATTACH] The Wadia DAC shares much of the design (all the digital part and PSU are the same) with the McIntosh D100. This is definately NOT sth I would expect from a product with a Wadia logo Adam PC: custom Roon server with Pink Faun Ultra OCXO USB card Digital: Lampizator Horizon DAC Amp: Dan D'Agostino Momentum Stereo Speakers: Magcio M3 Link to comment
MikeJazz Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 The Wadia DAC shares much of the design (all the digital part and PSU are the same) with the McIntosh D100. This is definately NOT sth I would expect from a product with a Wadia logo It's now part of the same company, why not expect similar stuff? http://www.computeraudiophile.com/members/mikejazz/ funded this campain: http://igg.me/at/geekpulseaudio/x/5216671 Link to comment
bigblue Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 When I met with Livio Cucuzza at the Munich Hi End Show in May I asked him about the design of the DAC and the fairly big size. And he explained that the reason was to make the dac match the amp and streamer that is to be released soon (if they are not all ready out). Sonus Faber Amati Futura, Oppo 105 (transport), Gryphon Diablo 300 with DAC, Brinkmann Bardo, 10.0 tone arm, Lyra Etna, Isotek Sigmas Evo 3, Nordost Valhalla cables, Stillpoints Ultra and Mini. Link to comment
jbuhl Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I just purchased this unit from my LD for 50% off as, I think, it is being replaced by the di322. If anyone is interested in heading in this direction I will explain why I pulled the trigger on a unit that is being phased out (besides the 50% off retail price). Link to comment
HiFiInsider Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Wow! 50% OFF?!?!? Is this the same as McIntosh D100 or D150? If D150, then this is a super deal. http://www.youtube.com/hifiguy528/videos Link to comment
jbuhl Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Wow! 50% OFF?!?!? Is this the same as McIntosh D100 or D150? If D150, then this is a super deal. I am not sure about that. Probably a phone call to Wadia could resolve that. Link to comment
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