I HIGHLY recommend you consider the Sony DVP-S9000ES. This player kicks A$@. I have one, and for the money I don't think you can beat the features. The SACD feature outperforms the 333 (after a short break-in period), and you get awesome progressive scan DVD playback as well. Granted, this is only a benefit if you have one system for both music and movies. Otherwise the 333 might be for you. I have also heard that Sony is planning to release a few more SACD players in the next few months. So you might want to hold out and see if something better pops up. Other than that, I've read the review of the 333, and it sounds like a good solid piece. Good luck with your purchase.
Sony SCD-C333ES a good buy?
I have been considering moving into the wonderful world of SACD after finding out this player can be had for only about $600 (don't ask me where =). I've read some reader-reviews in the April issue of Stereophile, and it seems that it doesn't touch the 777... but at this price, it costs less than 1/3 the cheapest new 777 I've seen online. Even though it's not the best CDP out there, is it a great buy at around $600? Right now I have a Marantz CD-6000 OSE (un-modded). Thanks in advance!
Dan
Dan