861b vs 860
The 860 matches the 861b on output impedance (51Ω), weight (22 kg (49 lbs)), width (430 mm), and height (180 mm).
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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
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- DAC Chip
- Burr-Brown PCM-1704
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Impedance
- 51Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Digital Inputs
- S/PDIF BNC, TosLink, ST-glass, AES/EBU XLR
- Analog Inputs
- RCA single-ended, XLR balanced
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 430 × 180 × 410 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 22 kg (49 lbs)
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