It does a good job with Redbook CD's as well. Not as good as some of the top flight players I have had. An outboard DAC can bring the performance up if I feel the need to scratch the itch.
As far as the the $200 Sony besting the SCD-1 and the Musical Fidelity?...yep!
I just don't feel like I have to go out and spend more money on equipment upgrades when the sound has finally arrived. Maybe that has been the problem over the last ten years since I got into this. Since CD's have been my only source I have spent insane amounts of money on equipment. Now, this flimsy little Sony sounds so good I don't feel like it doesn't belong just because it feels so chincey.
I know the format is questionable. I know that people aren't real happy about high priced SACD's. But I paid $16.99 on software for the player. And since there aren't a lot of titles available, it has expanded my appreciation for other kinds of music because it sounds so good.
Does this sound so "puzzling"?
As far as the the $200 Sony besting the SCD-1 and the Musical Fidelity?...yep!
I just don't feel like I have to go out and spend more money on equipment upgrades when the sound has finally arrived. Maybe that has been the problem over the last ten years since I got into this. Since CD's have been my only source I have spent insane amounts of money on equipment. Now, this flimsy little Sony sounds so good I don't feel like it doesn't belong just because it feels so chincey.
I know the format is questionable. I know that people aren't real happy about high priced SACD's. But I paid $16.99 on software for the player. And since there aren't a lot of titles available, it has expanded my appreciation for other kinds of music because it sounds so good.
Does this sound so "puzzling"?