I can give you one such set of comparisons as I used to own a 333, then I owned an XA777, then I owned an Exemplar 2900. In short, the XA777 was far superior to the 333 on SACD and redbook. The Exemplar Denon was far superior to the XA777 on redbook and equivalent to the XA777 on SACD. This is, of course, my opinion.
You do not have an easy decision to make. Decide what formats are most important to you and also, decide what your comfort level is with owning modified CD players. Once you understand that it will help clear up your choices. And, as always, listen for yourself if in any way possible. Good Luck,
You do not have an easy decision to make. Decide what formats are most important to you and also, decide what your comfort level is with owning modified CD players. Once you understand that it will help clear up your choices. And, as always, listen for yourself if in any way possible. Good Luck,