Sony XA5400ES vs XA9000ES

Has anyone heard both of these players and if so what is the difference between them? I heard the 9000 in my buddies system and it sounds wonderful. Is the 5400 better?

samzx1202-17-2010 8:28pm

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suteetat Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 435 posts 02-19-2010 at 04:46am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete How about XA9000ES as strictly SACD unit. I already have a very good redbook CD playback system but I am looking for SACD player. There is no 5400 available locally here but I located a used XA9000ES. I could get 5400 from oversea but it would be sight unseen, sound unheard of, kind of thing.
suteetat Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 435 posts 02-20-2010 at 02:15am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for the comment. I think I will go with XA9000ES as I would have to pay shipping and 30% tax to bring in the 5400. By that time, it would cost me more than the used XA9000ES. I will use it strictly as SACD player.

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