Mr C,Good luck BosemanWe've been waiting since 2nd week in Feb sir for our Demo model
Been promised delivery of the unit 6 times in the last 4 months, the last date was 26th June for shipping. Still none anyway.
In the US the dealers were taking 50% deposits on new orders:shock:, even the die hard Wadia fans in the us are 'ruffled'
The financial state of the company is a big concern, they ahd a management buy out last December (along with all the previous monetry issues that preceded it as well)
A good company with poor business skills is a shame, but a real problem in today’s world.
For us its a poor show, we had a number of wadia owners that were waiting for the 581's and ultimately the 781's (though you can upgrade the 851's by swapping the dac boards).
They had tired of waiting and have lost their great faith in Wadia and purchased Esoteric’s in place of them.
We had statements ranging from, we under estimated the demand we are running night shifts, to transport/clock issues/to shipping delays.
Frankly for a company of Wadia reputation its not good enough, coupled with the uncertainty of their finances and information they have provided. (that’s after chasing for information and we are a dealer!!!)
I would be seeking some cast iron assurances on delivery and the ability of your money to be refunded in the event of no show.
The 581 which was on display at the ces this year was giving the performance very close to a 861se at £7k retial, (no digital input/output boards at the basic price, this costs a further £1500).
I would also be very interested in the warranty of the unit, and who would cover it if the company went under?
Mr.C who loves Wadia, but really is not happy with their situation.
I spoke along time ago, with Wadia on this subject and the problem getting transports for one of the modelsI would also be very interested in the warranty of the unit, and who would cover it if the company went under?
Mr.C who loves Wadia, but really is not happy with their situation.
Dave,Mr Coherent wrote:I spoke along time ago, with Wadia on this subject and the problem getting transports for one of the modelsI would also be very interested in the warranty of the unit, and who would cover it if the company went under?
Mr.C who loves Wadia, but really is not happy with their situation.
Wadias answer took my breath away. Its posted in full on hi fi choice somewhere as I pasted the e-mail I got from them.
It was along the lines, "well its covered for 12 months" what more do you want ?
If a company goes under unless you have third party cover you cover repair costs
sometimes people buying out will carry the cost in law they have no need to do that
needing customers money is the last stages of a slow death, if the banks will not give over drafts or loans to allow the company to produce new productsDavewhityetagain wrote:Dave,Mr Coherent wrote:I spoke along time ago, with Wadia on this subject and the problem getting transports for one of the modelsI would also be very interested in the warranty of the unit, and who would cover it if the company went under?
Mr.C who loves Wadia, but really is not happy with their situation.
Wadias answer took my breath away. Its posted in full on hi fi choice somewhere as I pasted the e-mail I got from them.
It was along the lines, "well its covered for 12 months" what more do you want ?
If a company goes under unless you have third party cover you cover repair costs
sometimes people buying out will carry the cost in law they have no need to do that
That's what I meant when I stated that Wadia did not give a hoot for it's customers and your experience (and that of many more) just confirms that. So it looks like I wasn't making it up then.IMO, the technology and the distributors are of the most interest to that company.
Enjoy the musicâ„¢
Lawrie