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Why is Sony Digital sound more like vinyl?

I have had Levinson, BAT, ARC, Wadia, Meridian, Denon etc...players..and the top ones, yet when I purchased a Sony scd-XA777Es I was touched in a way none of the others could! The one thing in common with the other gear was Burr Brown DAC's. Also, I have come to believe that RCA (single ended)connections are more musical. Most of my gear has been balanced...when I went all single ended...ah!!!...music like when audio was new!! Lastly, I have found that if CD playback levels on a preamp rise quikly with low volume settings...musicality and low level detail is lost. Perhaps others out there in Audiogon land have pondered my musings...or maybe I've got way to much time on my hands!!
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sjh32
46 posts
 
BigKidz, which tubes DAC did you use in your comparison? I'm debating a new DAC or getting my SCD 777 modified. You've owned plenty of Sonys, which would you recommend, new DAC or mod?
audiobugged
528 posts
 
Sjh32, BigKidz is running a Audio Logic Tube Dac.
ralvarad
7 posts
 
would any of you big spenders like to take a challenge?

try a sony dvp-nc685v DVD-sacd player against your
set-up. can be had for just under $200.00. worse
case, you can use it as dvd player.

i've had audio note dac 3, meridian 508.x(dark),
MSB link dac thru denon as transport. none were
particularly better and sacd is smooth
psacanli
535 posts
 
Hey Dave, how is the XA9000ES?
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dave_b OP
3,159 posts
 
Had it briefly and found it to be a bit leaner than it's predecessor, but still a solid performer for $2000 discounted. My favorite under $4000 players are the MF A5 and Krell SACD standard.
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