XA5400es for redbook CDs

I'm well aware of the ES's reputation as a great SACD player. However, how good is it as a redbook CD player?

edwyun11-05-2010 4:12am

dbphd Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,628 posts 11-05-2010 at 04:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I replaced a fine sounding Sony DVP-S9000ES with a SCD-XA5400ES, and was struck by the improvement in redbook CD sound. My impression is CD playback got a lot of attention in the design of the XA5400ES. A well recorded CD leaves little to be desired when played on a XA5400ES IMO.
buconero117 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,311 posts 11-05-2010 at 05:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The improvement comes mostly from the better platform of the 5400 which reduces the jitter, including a super clock. Great machine.
edwyun OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 244 posts 11-05-2010 at 09:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Interesting. If my setup uses outboard DACs and that's how I would use the XA5400es, is it worth it to add to my system? As for jitter, I would assume most will no longer talk about it after the updated digital lens comes out.