Next Generation SACD Players

I agree that Stereophile has reviewed proportionately too many Musical Fidelity products recently, but man, the Tri-Vista is an incredible machine. I've owned the XA-777ES and the SCD-1, but neither is even in the same league as the Tri-Vista SACD in stock form. I never had mine modded however. Before I bought the Tri-Vista, I seriously considered the Lindemann, but $9000 seemed too high for a player from a virtual unknown in this country with uncertain future support.

Interesting responses. Love the SACD sound and the audiophile community. Cheers.

Thsalmon, So glad to hear you are enjoying your Tri-vista. I am currently on a quest to find the best SACD player in the $5000 (street price) region, though it must be in the same league as my Simaudio Moon Eclipse with Redbook CDs. How do you find the Tri-vista in this regard i.e. what redbook players would you place it on par with?

The MuFi is one of trhe best combo players in the market now. Add some weight to the top to stop the flimsy top from ringing and it will sound even better. I will be getting my Sony 777 modded just to see what it can do and to hold onto some cash for now until I see if anyone comes out with some competition and maybe a built in volume control to remove the preamp. Accuphase 77 is also a good player but different sound than the MuFi.