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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2011 10:47:43 GMT -5
Sony SCD XA5400ES Even though I've had this player in my system for 6 months I've refrained from posting my thoughts or comments. What I heard right out of the box was, in a word, stunning. In fact, I was in disbelief. I have been listening to this player now (casually and critically) for a sufficient amount of time to go public, and have certainly passed the break-in period if you belief in that stuff. Still stunning playback. I have it hooked up via the analog outs, and have auditioned both redbook and two-channel SACDs. Verbosity aside, this is one very fine player, the best I have heard and certainly owned. It's a keeper. ;D
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Post by djoel on Feb 19, 2011 11:37:29 GMT -5
^^^
Allan I keep hearing/ reading great things about that machine, and it's a shame Sony decided discontinue them according to some circles.
I'm suppose to be getting an Oppo this coming March, and would love to compare both units if I can get my hands on one.
Congrats on your sacd player
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Post by Chris on Feb 19, 2011 11:38:49 GMT -5
Sony SCD XA5400ES Even though I've had this player in my system for 6 months I've refrained from posting my thoughts or comments. What I heard right out of the box was, in a word, stunning. In fact, I was in disbelief. I have been listening to this player now (casually and critically) for a sufficient amount of time to go public, and have certainly passed the break-in period if you belief in that stuff. Still stunning playback. I have it hooked up via the analog outs, and have auditioned both redbook and two-channel SACDs. Verbosity aside, this is one very fine player, the best I have heard and certainly owned. It's a keeper. ;D I see that you also own an Oppo player. Could you elaborate on how the Sony is better at playing audio than the well regarded Oppo player which is roughly a third of the price? Also, have you compared the Sony to network music players such as the Logitech Touch which is one fifth the price of the Sony? Thanks. -CB
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Post by NorthStar on Feb 19, 2011 13:48:43 GMT -5
Allen, is it for sale?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2011 15:09:05 GMT -5
I bet they're going to cost a lot of money pretty soon for a good one. They're already bringing pretty good money at the auctions. Probably much more than anybody ever thought they would. I bought mine from a guy in Florida for $7500 and it was a disaster but it only had 43K on it. The engine runs great. I stripped the body to bare metal and completly re-did the paint, along with a full cut and polish. I had about 120 hours of work inot a car that pretty much only needed paint lol. The interior was in great shape although it has a bench seat for some odd reason. It has the grand national package minus the buckets and console shift and was sold as a Regal T. After I sunk $5000 into performance parts over the last year, it's become quite the car. I had it appraised at $20,000 the way it sits now. With this new gear I will be easily into the low 11's, since I can now run around 25 pounds of boost at the track. It may not corner like a race car but in the 1/4 mile, there isn't much on the road that would beat it. Even without the alky injection I raced my friends 2010 Z06 and destroyed him in the 1/4 by over 1.75 seconds here's a pic of the day after I brought it home form my shop. (it's a bit dirty but you get the jist of it. Not bad for an 80's car Uploaded with ImageShack.usUploaded with ImageShack.usMaybe I'll cruise around and look for Rich in the CTS-V
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Post by NorthStar on Feb 19, 2011 18:42:44 GMT -5
Freakin' NICE!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2011 18:52:31 GMT -5
Sony SCD XA5400ES I see that you also own an Oppo player. Could you elaborate on how the Sony is better at playing audio than the well regarded Oppo player which is roughly a third of the price? Also, have you compared the Sony to network music players such as the Logitech Touch which is one fifth the price of the Sony? Thanks. -CB Sure. While I do use the Oppo for MCH SACD (I don't have a choice given the ancient pre/pro I have), in two channel head-to-head performance, which was done with redbook and SACD, the Sony adds another level of realism and depth that the Oppo cannot match. Although I never complained about the Oppo's two channel playback, it seems narrow and flat compared to the Sony. The sound is effortless and engaging with an open sound stage while the Oppo's felt a little strained and tight most obvious on the highs. Between the 5400ES and the Oppo BD-83, its not really much of a contest. However, I adore my Oppo and will not entertain the idea of dumping it. I really bought it for video not audio. Now the BD-95, on the other hand.... Hope this helps. PS For reference, the venerable JVC CD player also in my signature beat out the Oppo for two-channel playback. Very detailed and warm sounding. PPS I bought my Sony new from an authorized dealer in Kansas City for a steal of a price. I possess photos of the owner of the shop in compromising positions with him and a goat, hence the great deal I received.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2011 18:53:28 GMT -5
Allen, is it for sale? heck, no.,.. I'm no Pitbull... ;D
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Post by NorthStar on Feb 19, 2011 18:55:41 GMT -5
Allen, is it for sale? heck, no.,.. I'm no Pitbull... ;D It's a real sweet SACD player! ...I know it!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2011 19:00:30 GMT -5
Allen, is it for sale? heck, no.,.. I'm no Pitbull... ;D Or me lol
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Post by NorthStar on Feb 19, 2011 19:04:34 GMT -5
Yap, Mike & Matt, the two biggest switchers around the Lounge!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2011 19:05:04 GMT -5
^^^ Allan I keep hearing/ reading great things about that machine, and it's a shame Sony decided discontinue them according to some circles. I'm suppose to be getting an Oppo this coming March, and would love to compare both units if I can get my hands on one. Congrats on your sacd player Dan Thanks, Dan. The SRV SACD has gone to a loving home, as you can see... I believe Sony did shut down production on this player, but this is not official as of this writing. I have a friend who works for Sony overseas (although not in the audio part) but he did tell me that Sony wanted to make a real top notch player and did not care so much about the retail versus the cost because the production was going to be so low. They were more interested in getting people's attention with a very fine player for a relatively reasonable price. I cannot confirm this theory production strategy but I do know the press has been all over this player. Also, if anyone can absorb to not make much profit on a SACD player, I would think Sony is in the best position to do so. The CD playback is surreal. I have heard the Ayre CD player and at that time I thought that was the finest I had ever heard. This Sony 5400 player is at least as good as that. Although I adore my Mirage M3-si, I wonder if I can take the experience to another level with different speakers. Only time will tell. And money, of course. ;D Would love to hear your thoughts on the Oppo 95 (if that's the one you're getting). take care
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Post by Deleted on Feb 19, 2011 19:07:39 GMT -5
Not bad for an 80's car Uploaded with ImageShack.usUploaded with ImageShack.usMaybe I'll cruise around and look for Rich in the CTS-V that's the exact same car? holy $hit....
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Post by NorthStar on Feb 19, 2011 19:27:19 GMT -5
Hey Allen, how many dollares your Sony was? * I heard that one before with CDs: => LINN SONDEK CD12 ...Just click on it for a review. _____________________________________________________
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Post by tjf120 on Feb 19, 2011 20:32:45 GMT -5
Between the 5400ES and the Oppo BD-83, its not really much of a contest. However, I adore my Oppo and will not entertain the idea of dumping it. I really bought it for video not audio. Now the BD-95, on the other hand.... Have you compared it to the Oppo 95? Can buy both for about a grand can't you??
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Post by djoel on Feb 19, 2011 23:15:26 GMT -5
^^^ Allan I keep hearing/ reading great things about that machine, and it's a shame Sony decided discontinue them according to some circles. I'm suppose to be getting an Oppo this coming March, and would love to compare both units if I can get my hands on one. Congrats on your sacd player Dan Thanks, Dan. The SRV SACD has gone to a loving home, as you can see... I believe Sony did shut down production on this player, but this is not official as of this writing. I have a friend who works for Sony overseas (although not in the audio part) but he did tell me that Sony wanted to make a real top notch player and did not care so much about the retail versus the cost because the production was going to be so low. They were more interested in getting people's attention with a very fine player for a relatively reasonable price. I cannot confirm this theory production strategy but I do know the press has been all over this player. Also, if anyone can absorb to not make much profit on a SACD player, I would think Sony is in the best position to do so. The CD playback is surreal. I have heard the Ayre CD player and at that time I thought that was the finest I had ever heard. This Sony 5400 player is at least as good as that. Although I adore my Mirage M3-si, I wonder if I can take the experience to another level with different speakers. Only time will tell. And money, of course. ;D Would love to hear your thoughts on the Oppo 95 (if that's the one you're getting). take care Glad you really enjoying the SRV, which makes me that the more happy. Your endorsement of the XA5400ES makes me want to run out a get one, but cash makes that a bit impossible Oh well, maybe mid year. Happy listening Dan
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2011 6:59:56 GMT -5
Between the 5400ES and the Oppo BD-83, its not really much of a contest. However, I adore my Oppo and will not entertain the idea of dumping it. I really bought it for video not audio. Now the BD-95, on the other hand.... Have you compared it to the Oppo 95? Can buy both for about a grand can't you?? No, I haven't yet. Although I am very interested in the Oppo 95, I think I've spent my allowance on this Sony. I do hope to listen to the Oppo 95 some day but I'm probably not going to buy it. I think you can get the Sony for about $1100, I think street price.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2011 13:47:52 GMT -5
I've owned quite a few Sony ES pieces of gear through out the years and have always been very impressed with the build quality and sound of everything I had.
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Post by Matt193 on Feb 20, 2011 23:38:33 GMT -5
Like Rather, I also picked up a new (used) player. A Oppo BDP-83 SE Nuforce edition. It has a larger soundstage than my ERC-1 but so far the ERC has a slightly smoother top end in my system but I'm sure things will change when I get some new cables and a processor. Attachments:
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Post by niceguyedy on Feb 21, 2011 20:22:17 GMT -5
My second one of these: and two of these:
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