Wadia 860 CD Player – 1 OWNER & Serviced!!

Includes: Wadia 860 CD Player (recent service), original cast-metal remote, spiked feet, and manual.

TRADES CONSIDERED!

This is Wadia’s flagship CD player from the golden era of high-end audio. Built in the USA and originally retailing for over $16,000, the 860 is more than a CD player — it's also a high-performance DAC and preamp in one. With fully balanced dual-differential DACs, 24-bit resolution, and Wadia’s proprietary Digimaster digital filter, it delivers astonishing musical detail and realism.

This unit has had one careful owner since new and has recently been professionally inspected to confirm operation and enhance reliability. The build quality is second to none: a precision-milled aluminum chassis, optical isolation between transport and DAC, and a Philips CDM Pro mechanism, all contributing to its remarkable sonic clarity and reliability.

Sound-wise, the 860 offers deep, controlled bass, a natural midrange, and a smooth extended top end. It creates a wide, holographic soundstage that makes your music come alive. Whether you're rediscovering your CD collection or using it as a reference DAC, this unit performs at a world-class level.

You can run it directly into a power amplifier and use it as your main digital front end, with no need for a separate preamp. Its sonic performance still rivals modern gear at two or three times the price, and its combination of warmth, dynamics, and detail is hard to beat. Vocals sound lifelike, instruments are precisely placed, and every note is delivered with clarity and authority.

These machines are getting very hard to find, especially in this condition with all original accessories. If you know Wadia, you know how special this is. Collectors and audiophiles alike recognise the 860 as one of the most musically engaging and well-built players ever produced.

Shipping: Free Nationwide Pickup: Stoke, Nelson

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