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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Showing 8 responses by jafant

Reviving an older thread. Anyone have an extra Remote Control for this player?

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nordicnorm-
how did the Esoteric compare to the ES for SACD playback?
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Thanks! for the update -calvinj
that is quite good company(Parasound, Ayon, Oppo, Bryston) in regard to the Sony ES.
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I have always wanted the XA-9000ES cd/sacd player.
It has some really interesting features that are unique to this Sony spinner.
the XA-7ES has to be Sony's "statement" CD player.
It was pretty ballsy of Sony to build this $3K player back in the late 90's.