I recently ( within the last 6 months) acquired a Sony XA777ES. I have to say that I have been a total believer in analog sound and have dedicated my systems to 90% vinyl listening. This CD player is absolutely astonishing. Although SACD capable the many red book CDs that I have sound unbelievable on it and closely approximate the analog vinyl experience that I have with really excellent equipment. If you can get a good deal on one of these things, you should not hesitate.