SACD players. Owner progress report


I have had my SCD-777ES one week now and am playing it ,non stop. As posted elsewhere both cd and sacd modes need individual burn in time.A maximum of up to 400 hours has been posted as required time for optimum sound improvement. At 55#,this is one serious component, and the SCD-1 weighs in at 58#.The biggest differences between the two are, that the SCD-1 also has balanced outputs,and a 5th support at the base of unit.There is a couple of other minor differences but the internal components appear to be all the same and all specs are identical,as well as the sacd playback sound.All things being equal,the cd playback should be basically the same.At this early stage,the cd playback has an edge of smoothness and detail over my Cal Alpha/Delta combo.The sound of sacd at this early stage is incredible and finally the digital format is dead on ,less all of its short comings.This has one serious newly innovative transport, and with the digital output for cd this could allow for great flexibility,teamed up with better, great bang for the bucks upsampling dac.The best of both worlds.While no specific dealers have been mentioned,the SCD-1 has been bought for $3800.(list$5000.) and the SCD-777ES for $2500.(list$3500.)There are at least 46 SACDs available and at least 3 discs will be released each month. Any other owner feedback is greatly welcomed.
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Hi, I am thinking to purchase a SDC-1. But, I would like to ask every oness opinion. Please help me. Thx Bruce
To appreciate the maximum sonic capability of the sacd players a 400 hour break in of the sacd mode and 400 hours for the cd mode is necessary.A power cord upgrade is also imperative as well as superior interconnects.Superior isolation is also essential. Proper polarity is another consideration.Also set the rear custom switch to 100 kHs and first make sure that your amp and pre amp are capable of handling this setting.Unless all of these requirements are meet and the player is used in an outstanding system,only then can a fair and accurate evaluation be made.
I am interested in upgrading my CD player. Does the sacd make cds sound much better. If not it sounds pretty ridiculous to spend 4,000 on so few sacd's. Only 3 a month new. Why so few?
A well broken in sacd player for $2500.will make an exceptional cd player at the price and consider the sacd playback a bonus.
Once Sony has their hybrid SACD plant in Germany in full swing,many more discs will be available.Much of the original releases were master tapes that were deteriorating and needed to be archived .