I've owned the XA7ES and it's a great player at its price range. However, I've heard replacement parts for the XA7ES are kind of extinct. I would suggest that you forgo this player as once it breaks down the player is as good as dead.
Sony XA7ES vrs Cambridge 840C and others...
The Sony XA7ES gets a lot of praise even for it's 10+ years age. But, is it better than newer Cambidge 840C or Jolida JD-100A or even the Rotel RCD-1072? Granted the Sony is built like a tank but at 10+ years it's going to need some parts like a new laser. Is the Sony XA7ES really that great? And does it stand up to the newer players in overall performance?