270SE vs Spectral Audio SDR-3000
The SDR-3000's weight is 18.6 kg (41 lbs) against the 270SE's 27 kg (60 lbs), its depth 415.5 mm against 419 mm, its height 149.5 mm against 178 mm, and its width 482.6 mm against 432 mm.
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DigitalCD PlayersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$4,500
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the 270SE
The Wadia 270SE is a premium CD transport from Wadia's high-end series, featuring a modified Teac/Esoteric Vibration-free Rigid Disc Clamping System (VRDS) mechanism enhanced with Wadia's damping materials for superior disc reading and vibration control. It delivers exceptional macro and micro detail, speed, rhythm, dynamics, and frequency extension, often paired with the Wadia 27ix Decoding Computer. Outputs include ST-type glass fiber optical, coaxial S/PDIF on BNC, and AES/EBU on XLR. Noted for smooth operation and reference-level performance in reviews from the early 2000s. It is no longer in production.
Specifications
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Outputs
- ST-type glass fiber optical, coaxial S/PDIF on BNC jack, AES/EBU on XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 432 × 178 × 419 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 27 kg (60 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions