| Model | CD Mechanism |
| Wadia WT3200 | CDM-1 |
| Wadia WT2000S | VRDS CMK-2 – KSS-151A |
| Wadia WT2000 | VRDS CMK-3 – KSS-151A |
| Wadia 6 | VRDS CMK-4 – KSS-151A |
| Wadia 7 | VRDS CMK-2 – KSS-151A |
| Wadia 8 | VRDS CMK-4 – KSS-151A |
| Wadia 16 | VRDS CMK-3.2 – KSS-151A |
| Wadia 20 | VRDS CMK-3.2 – KSS-151A |
| Wadia 21 | VRDS CMK-4 – KSS-240A |
| Wadia 22 | Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1030 |
| Wadia 23 | Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1030 |
| Wadia 301 | Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1343 |
| Wadia 302 | Philips VAM1250 |
| Wadia 830 | Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1343 |
| Wadia 831 | Pioneer Stable Platter |
| Wadia 270 | VRDS CMK-3.2 – KSS-151A |
| Wadia 850 | VRDS CMK-4-a – KSS-240A |
| Wadia 860 | VRDS CMK-3.2 – KSS-151A |
| Wadia 861 | VRDS CMK-3.2 – KSS-151A |
| Wadia 861SE | VRDS CMK-3.2 – KSS-151A (with Special Steel Bridge and CD Clamp) |
| Wadia S7i | StreamUnlimited |
| Wadia 381i | StreamUnlimited |
| Wadia 581 | Sanyo SF-HD65 |
| Wadia 781i | StreamUnlimited |
Source: for the most part the excellent Vasiltech CD-Player-DAC-Transport overview.
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Hello,
Could you tell me few words regarding Pioneer Stable Platter PEA1030/1343 CD mechanism used by Wadia 22,23 models ?
Compared to well appreciated and largely used VRDS CMK-3.2 – KSS-151A or Sanyo SF-HD65 mechanism of 581 model.
I have no personal experience with Stable Platter mechanisms but I do know that most of the iterations are not nearly as stable as one would think. My feeling is that they will sound very different from the VRDS breed.
I see. I’ll take into account your remarks regarding that.
Many thanks for your quick reply.
Hi Christiaan,
can you suggest me please a cd transport with AT&T output, that could be easily repaired also nowadays? I have looked at WT3200, WT2000, ML 37/31/31.5 and others but the spare parts are out of stock today. I found the Aqua la Diva but it’s too pricey….would you have any other idea? thank you!
Hi David, alas, nothing springs to mind. I’m afraid the format has been abandoned except on very select high-end gear. Maybe a solution would be to use a converter? I’m pretty sure it could be found on Amazon or Ali. Glass has certain benefits over copper and does indeed sound different, but it depends on the implementation. Also, whether using a converter helps your SQ versus using a full run of electrical cable (if your DAC has this connection) is something to investigate.
Hi Christiaan,
as an alternative, could you please suggest me a more recent dac that can be sound with the same bodyweight, presence of the Wadia X64.4, while being quite transparent, too? (not a “valve” sound, but quick, responsive and having body and realism at the same time)…..I really love the X64.4, but first of all I prefer having a perfect digital connection, so I prefer avoid digital converters. Thank you
CH Precision C1 or C1.2 is the closest to Wadia sound while improving it across the board, but it costs a dear penny. Rowland Aeris is pretty good, too. I think I reviewed a few others alluding to Wadia attributes, but I forget which ones. Please have a look at my DAC reviews. I have often made comparisons to Wadia, so you should be able to search for this on the page(s).