I still have the Sony, but I haven't used it for several years. I've been using an Oppo 205, and now moved to an Ayre DX-5 DSD. But in fact I rarely spin discs anymore, preferring Roon files via Ethernet to an Ayre QX-5 DAC.
XA5400ES owners - what are you using now?
I am one of many who bought Sony's best 10 years ago, in no small part due to the huge thread here about this player. Well I am ready for a newer player now and I would like something with external DAC inputs. I am considering Yamaha CDS2100\3000, McIntosh MCD500\550, Marantz SA10 and a few Esoteric units. I want to stay with a mainstream brand for service and parts issues down the road.
I'd love to hear what you are using now and how it compares to the 5400.
I'd love to hear what you are using now and how it compares to the 5400.