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What's the "worst" cdp for the money?
"Exaggerating is actually really pretty much a woman thing. My wife does it, like, a million times a day."i'm not sure what this is in responce to, but that's funny. 
What's the "worst" cdp for the money?
well, not to be difficult, but i did hear a modified pioneer 563a ($500 total) head to head against the scd777es here in my system. that was the day i removed the sony from my system. i was embarassed for the sony. and i dissagree about the modifi... 
What's the "worst" cdp for the money?
"Sound,build quality,transport and modification potential all go to the 777ES,IMO."please don't take this the wrong way, but i'll put the sonic proformance of my 2900 up against any scd777es, stock or modified. the old sony is simply out of its le... 
What's the "worst" cdp for the money?
guss2 says, "What does that make an un-modded Denon 2900,a clock radio?"perhaps, but it's at least a player well worth modifying. i had mine redesigned completely and it is absolutely amazing. sorry if i insulted a player that you like, it's just ... 
What's the "worst" cdp for the money?
sony scd777es... one of the worst sounding players i've ever heard in my system. i'll never understand what other see in this 50# boombox. 
What is needed to have the best CD/Digital sound?
you need a well recorded and mastered disc and a machine capable of extracting what's on that disc. btw i also dissagree with Mark02131 about the need for two boxes. that may have been true in the past, but not any more. 
Punchy power cord
ditto on the virtual dynamics coment. they're also running alot of promotional prices right now, so it's a good time to buy. 
anyone done mods to amp, pre,or cd?
you should talk to john hillig at: http://www.musicaldesign.com/ he's very knollegable and can defenately help you. 
Room too small - any suggestions
i too have a small listening room. i have a pair of silverline sr-16s. they are sitting on sand filled osiris 24s. i keep them at different distances from the corners, in a triangular set-up. they are only being driven with a single ended forty wa... 
Speaker Suggestions?/Advice Needed.
i think that there are alot of great speakers out there in your budget range (silverline, b&w, totem, etc.). it's all really a matter of your own preference. in my opinion, it's allways best to have a listen at home first. if you have a good d...