The 5400 is a fantastic player all around. They are no more notorious for laser problems than other CD players. They also do not “upscale" your CD's to SACD, as the member soix mentioned.
Sony SACD Player SCD-XA5400ES; YAY or NAY?
Happy New Year All,
Sony SACD Player SCD-XA5400ES; YAY or NAY? (around $1,000. usd used)
6 dacs, 3 left/3 right
sends SACD’s DSD out RCA jacks without conversion to PCM.
Upscales CD’s 8x to SACD #s, then out RCA
spinner traverses over fixed dual laser: one cd, one sacd
2010 model: typically 10-12 years old, I see laser assemblies for sale, indicates
a. people want to keep em going.
b. laser problematic
thanks for advice as always,
Elliott