I like it alot. I am running it with the TAP9000ES Analog Multichannel preamp and a Adcom power amp and Dynaudio Contour 1.8 Mk II speakers. Tried a few mid priced interconnects, and settled on Nordost Solar Wind. Oddly enough the first thing I noticed on the unit was very clean bass response. My Patricia Barber CD's sounded great, the bass lines were clear and clean, and the music has nice timing and pace.
Bad recordings, well, they sound bad. Early '80's rock CD's are wretched, but that is normal, bright recordings can get a little harsh.
I have about 20 of the JVC XRCD's which all sound fabulous on this player. Nice black noise floor, great imaging, and realistic attack and decays on the accoustic instruments.
I'm torn between the XRCD's and the SACD's I don't hear too much between them. The SACD's seem a little quieter and have a tiny bit smoother high end. Both have great bass with this player.
As far as the SACD's go, the rock discs I've picked up have been disappointing, but the Jazz and classical have been great, but it is all old catalog except for the Yo-Yo Ma Solo, which I loved.
Enough audiophile review crap, It's cheap, I paid about $900 at Tweeter on sale and I think I got the TAP 9000 for $450ish from Oade Bros. (Oade was even better on the 555). It's easy to use and very hefty, but if you want multichannel, get ready for a lot of interconnects.
I love it
Jim
Bad recordings, well, they sound bad. Early '80's rock CD's are wretched, but that is normal, bright recordings can get a little harsh.
I have about 20 of the JVC XRCD's which all sound fabulous on this player. Nice black noise floor, great imaging, and realistic attack and decays on the accoustic instruments.
I'm torn between the XRCD's and the SACD's I don't hear too much between them. The SACD's seem a little quieter and have a tiny bit smoother high end. Both have great bass with this player.
As far as the SACD's go, the rock discs I've picked up have been disappointing, but the Jazz and classical have been great, but it is all old catalog except for the Yo-Yo Ma Solo, which I loved.
Enough audiophile review crap, It's cheap, I paid about $900 at Tweeter on sale and I think I got the TAP 9000 for $450ish from Oade Bros. (Oade was even better on the 555). It's easy to use and very hefty, but if you want multichannel, get ready for a lot of interconnects.
I love it
Jim