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What's the best Sony CD/SACD player?

Hi all, there's been a bunch of talk lately about Sony's latest 5400ES SACD player. I have a 9100ES DVD player I use for both video and audio. What are peoples' opinions on the best new or used Sony for CD/SACD sources?

Specifically, what about the new 5400ES, the XA-9000ES, the 777ES, vs my 9100ES? They all seem available for around $1000.00.

What else would people suggest in that price range for 90% RBCD and 10% SACD? The rest of my system is Linn. I'm also thinking about a used Linn Unidisk SC.

Thanks!
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allenstewart
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Could someone describe the tonal differences between the xa5400es and the dvp9000es which I'm currently using in my bedroom/TV system?

I have no doubt that the 5400es is overall better- my only concern is that I actually like the slight "stridency" of the dvp9000es which may not exist on the 5400es.
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