How old is too old?

Shanling sells a SACD/CD player at a reasonable price

A used or refurbished Oppo with a D bob might do the trick and take care of all your digital disc spinning need all in one place through the DAC or your choice DSD intact!

I went thru quite a batch of near keepers before finding my lightly used Sony xa5400es that members here suggested I try.

It sounds so good, I am still re-discovering my too many CDs, SACDs, and began buying used CDs (whereas I was only listening to/buying Vinyl)

lasers weaken with hours of use, finding the SACD layer can become problematic, so knowing it’s history can help you make a choice.

Prices went up during Covid, so that this is actually a decent price, and has proof of renewal

https://www.ebay.com/itm/205601097465?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5338381866&toolid=10001&customid=5797b032-5b36-11f0-9296-646334613235

check to see if replacement lasers are available, these still are

https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/original-laser-head-fuer-sony-scd-xa5400es-luxman-d30u-nad-m5/3006443430-172-7552

hopping about the site, many discussions of the 5400, I thought this comment fit my experience

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803 posts

12-11-2009 at 11:09am 

The Sony sight says they are available.

In answer to your question-NO! A better question would be: Is it any better?

The Sony seems to be one of those "Special" components that pop out of Sony every once and a while. It is killer at its price point.

I have used many high dollar CD players and I now see it was a waste. The Sony competes with any of them.

I will say the Bryston is better built as for the case. I would hope some of the internal components would be better spec'd but Sony has a way. Economy of scale is a wonderful thing".

@petaluman  I brew my own coffee with an espresso machine. It's wonderful. 

If you're looking to reduce your caffeine intake, consider experimenting with teas.  In approximate order from most to least caffeine/drink:

expresso

...

@noromance 

Personally, I'm not much of a caffeine imbiber, but have had many friends into food & drink.  I've consumed everything listed above over the years; these days drink them rarely, and usually at the green tea level.  I've got a hankering to explore the whites, though...  (Living in the birthtown of Lagunitas means I have lots of connections to music & drink through beer).