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What is the most analog sounding CD player under $
5400 is more refined with better frequency balance in my opinion. 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
You may get better parts for a higher price ex.Creek Destiny CD Player or Marantz Pearl SACD Player but the sound may not improve.Sony has the insight & experience that other companies don't 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
The Sony is First rate on Redbook CD'sI don't believe an older player like a phillips could be as good.This is a very modern player 
What is the most analog sounding CD player under $
Sony XA5400esLike a modern CD Player/Turntable 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
Finally CD's don't sound like numbers or bits but real music/analogue.Even though cd's vary from many factors,I have not heard one sound annoying yet.Like when passages would get loud or complex,XA5400es somehow compensates & balance is mainta... 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
Sony has alot of pride and must spend painstaking hours perfecting their task.I don't think they make money with some products,it's more of a statement.As with the SCD-1,I had heard Sony lost money on that venture.More desire to get it right then ... 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
I would simply say the Sony XA5400es is a sensual aural experience.What I most observe is listening intently or casually with the same enjoyment.I heard Indigo girls "Become You" on SACD today.Excellent album,whereas on regular CD I didn't realize... 
marantz 11s2 sacd player modifications
Marantz is warm to begin with 
sony xa5400es or marantz sa15s2?
I think the XA5400es is a great player especially for the price.I like it better than Marantz and offer no additional observation. 
Marantz Sa8001 vs higher models.
I'm curious if you heard or have any interest in the Sony XA5400es? 
sony xa5400es or marantz sa15s2?
I am a musician over 35 yearsMy ears are very trained I trust my assessment 
sony xa5400es or marantz sa15s2?
I don't think "toneing" it down with a marantz will work.It's not very musical regardless of dark or bright 
sony xa5400es or marantz sa15s2?
I would say from my exposure to both that the Sony is better regardless of system. 
sony xa5400es or marantz sa15s2?
I had the Marantz Pearl SACD Player for 2 weeks.It sounded warm & dark to me.I was unable to enjoy the music.I now have XA5400es and it does everything right.The balance,colors & musicallity all strike a chord.I am very satisfied with it.S... 
Attn Vinyl lovers - what CD Player do you use?
Sony XA5400esIt has an organic & correct sounding presentation.Enjoyable listen to CD's straight through.