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Which Sony dvd playr is a good CD playr
I concur with the S9000ES. The 7000 and 7700 have a decent CD sound, but they're a step below the 9000. From there, the step falls rapidly. 
Looking for a good 1000- 2000 CD player
I think you should be considering the new high Rez technology, rather than buying into 18 year old CD technology.The Sony SCD-333ES ($800) CD/SACD, S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD ($1,100), and SCD-777ES CD/SACD ($1600) should be considered. Prices are mailor... 
New SACD Players Announced
Here's the photos. By the way, the new players are in addition to the SCD-C555ES ($1700) and the $500 player (Model 700 something) that were announced at CES.SCD-C222ES http://64.35.93.160/pressroom/digitalimages/photo?photo_id=105880SCD-EX670 htt... 
New SACD Players Announced
Your 333ES compares in performance with the 9000 and 777. I have to assume that the 222ES will be a step down. The $300 player will be another step down in performance. Also we won't see these players until late summer. You'll listen to a lot of g... 
DVD Audio player Vs good CD player
I bought a Panasonic A7, a JVC 723GD, and Sony S9000ES. I also have a 2 year old Sony 300 (cost me $500). The A7 and JVC are DVD-A players. The A7, JVC, and Sony 300 had similar quality CD and DVD play.The DVD-A play on the A7 and the JVC was noti... 
Sony SCD-1 vs Marantz SA-1 choose 1
I've not directly compared, but I preffer the look and feel of the Marantz slightly more than the Sony. Most comments state that CD play is slightly better with the Marantz. You make the choice whether the extra $$ is worth it to you. See earlier ... 
Which AV receiver to buy??
Make certain the receiver has a 5.1 input with no digital conversion (e.g. stays analog). This will be essential if you add a SACD or DVD-Audio player.Not as important, if you plan to have a progressive video DVD player and TV, it would be nice if... 
Future proof DVDA/DVD/CD/CDR player.
Turntable, tube preamp, tube amp, and dynamic speakers. It will never go out of date. 
Future proof DVDA/DVD/CD/CDR player.
Your forgot SACD, the highest quality digital format, and DTS, the highest quality DVD-Video format.-The closest is the Pioneer DV-AX10. It is currently the only DVD-audio and SACD player. It lists for $4500.-You can also buy the Sony S9000ES CD/D... 
SACD, MSB/Upsampling, LPs Compared
In rereading the article, some LPs were viewed as superior to the SACD.As for the CD layer on SACD discs, here's a quote from Sony's literature:Better sound on conventional CD players. The Super Audio CD is mastered with Direct Stream Digital (DSD... 
Coping in an Age of Uncertainty
I do not think there will ever be one great format so uncertainty will last forever. CD will be viewed by many as the last great format. I think that CDs, HDCDs, XRCDs, Gold CDs, vinyl, mini-discs, DVD-Prologic, VCR recordings, CD-Video, Laser Dis...