Looking for SACD player............

Hi ptss,

"Significantly faster and more musical" than the "5400 ES which I owned when I bought the RT20;no contest"

Ever compare either to the Modwright 5400ES?

Best to you ptss,
Dave

Another alternative:

http://www.audiogon.com/listings/cd-sacd-players-modwright-llc-sony-xa5400es-signature-truth-cd-sacd-player-with-many-upgrades-huge-2016-10-22-digital-08005-barnegat-nj

Good to hear, tpreaves. Dan has a magical touch.

Best to you,
Dave

Not the SA8005, but the Sony 5400ES, which by all accounts from owners of both MW players is very similar in sound quality:

http:forum.audiogon.com/discussions/ayre-cx-7emp-vs-sony-scd-xa5400es-vs-oppo-bdp-95//

Best to you hifiman5,
Dave

You are about to be a very happy hifiman. Congrats!

Dave

hifiman,

I am using SR cords that are not inexpensive, but a good friend of mine whom has had a MW5400ES for years in his fantastic sounding system recommended a Cullen or PS Audio AC-10/12, stating that they were both open-sounding cords on his MW ps. Be careful of counterfeits on the latter.

The Cerious or CPT cords might be worth consideration as well.

Best to you hifiman,
Dave

"Forget the power cord."

That is not my experience/recommendation but do agree that a Philips 5AR4 rectifier tube is a huge upgrade once you get the best cord you can on the ps.

Dave