There is something (relatively) new that I finally bought into (literally). I just bought a Sony SCD-777ES SACD player. It really is as good on SACD playback as the press claimed! I have admittedly become jaded to all the CONSTANT hype for new amps, tweaks, etc.
Unfortunately Sony seems to be supporting this format like Pioneer supported Laserdisc-DISMALLY! The software is scarce here in Phoenix, I bought 12 SACDs & can't find anything else I like locally.
Nevertheless, this player with SACDs is quite a step up from my SONY XA7ES, which was no slouch.
I challenge all of you to beg or borrow a broken in SACD player & try it in your system.
After you hear it in a known environment, (YOUR ROOM, YOUR SYSTEM), I think you'll be quite impressed.
As far as I'm concerned, this Sony player makes all the press about expensive players like the LINN CD-12 "This red-book player may cost $20,000.00, but it sure sounds worth the price" a laughable quote. I've heard the Linn, on a top-drawer Revel system. My used Sony sounds better.
Daniel
Unfortunately Sony seems to be supporting this format like Pioneer supported Laserdisc-DISMALLY! The software is scarce here in Phoenix, I bought 12 SACDs & can't find anything else I like locally.
Nevertheless, this player with SACDs is quite a step up from my SONY XA7ES, which was no slouch.
I challenge all of you to beg or borrow a broken in SACD player & try it in your system.
After you hear it in a known environment, (YOUR ROOM, YOUR SYSTEM), I think you'll be quite impressed.
As far as I'm concerned, this Sony player makes all the press about expensive players like the LINN CD-12 "This red-book player may cost $20,000.00, but it sure sounds worth the price" a laughable quote. I've heard the Linn, on a top-drawer Revel system. My used Sony sounds better.
Daniel