I have had the Modwright Sony 5400 and now have the Modwright Marantz 8005. It was an upgrade from the Sony in the areas of sound stage, instrument articulation and bass response. I have heard good things about the Marantz SA-10 but have never heard it, but it seems that Marantz is still dedicated to the CD/Sacd format.
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.