Does the Proceed AVP have a true analog direct? It might, I'm not sure. IMHO, I would advise redirecting the $3000 this way: Sell the Sony DVP-S7700. Buy the new Sony DVP-S9000ES. It has CD, DVD, and SACD. You will love it. I own one. The new 9000es costs $1500 list, minus whatever you get for the 7700. You can save yourself quite a bit of money on the player. This is just what I would do based on your surrounding electronics with no additional upgrades. If you bought the SCD-1 it would be way out ahead of the Proceed pre-amp and the Rotel amp. They are fine electronics, but the SCD-1 edges them out. I think the 9000ES would pair nicely with them. But, the main thing is for you to be happy with your purchase. If you want the ultimate in quality and sound, get the SCD-1 or 777. If you want to save some money, and get almost the ultimate in quality and sound, get the 9000ES. But don't let the fact that the 9000ES is a "cheaper" SACD player fool you. It does true progressive scan DVD, and in SACD mode it sounds better than pretty much any CD player on the market today (not the astronomically priced ones, but once fully burned in it bests my Meridian 508.24) Anyway, I'm sure the other patrons of this site will have a different opinion. Happy shopping.
Point of Diminishing Returns?
My HT/Music Set-up:
Proceed AVP (processor)
Rotel RMB1095 200X5 (amp)
Musical Fidelity E624 (cd)
Sony DVP-S7700 (dvd)
Monster HTS5000 (line conditioner)
Sony 36 in. XBR400 (tv)
Definitive Tech BP3000tl (main speakers)
Definitive Tech CLR3000 (center)
B&W CCM 65 (in-ceiling surrounds)
and I'm very satisfied with my aftermarket speaker cable, ICs, PC, and component video cables.
Now that you know what I'm working with how well would a Sony SCD1 or 777 fit into my system? Assuming I went with the SCD1 would that same $3000.00 be better spent someplace else in my set-up? I'm quite happy with my current set-up, but I've been contemplating SACD since the beginning. Finally I am able to justify the expense based upon reviews found on this site and others stating that cd playback is as good or better as other players/transports in this price range. Thank you all in advance for your thoughts and opinions. One more question. If you have either of the units above and are not usind a DAC what connection methods have you tried and which do you prefer?
Proceed AVP (processor)
Rotel RMB1095 200X5 (amp)
Musical Fidelity E624 (cd)
Sony DVP-S7700 (dvd)
Monster HTS5000 (line conditioner)
Sony 36 in. XBR400 (tv)
Definitive Tech BP3000tl (main speakers)
Definitive Tech CLR3000 (center)
B&W CCM 65 (in-ceiling surrounds)
and I'm very satisfied with my aftermarket speaker cable, ICs, PC, and component video cables.
Now that you know what I'm working with how well would a Sony SCD1 or 777 fit into my system? Assuming I went with the SCD1 would that same $3000.00 be better spent someplace else in my set-up? I'm quite happy with my current set-up, but I've been contemplating SACD since the beginning. Finally I am able to justify the expense based upon reviews found on this site and others stating that cd playback is as good or better as other players/transports in this price range. Thank you all in advance for your thoughts and opinions. One more question. If you have either of the units above and are not usind a DAC what connection methods have you tried and which do you prefer?
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