True, this was a rarely rated Class "A" SACD 5 Disc
Changer,(Stereophile) which in itself, should imply it's abilities.
I use the Sony -C555ES SACD 5 Disc changer, with my
Benchmark Dac-1, with fabulous results.
As the secondary player now,The previous Sony XA-7ES is now replaced by the Marantz SA-11S2
with the Level 2 Underwood Mods.
The Sony-C555ES is one of several ES changers I have owned.
But until the 555ES, the others skipped, after while,
so far, this one is pretty darn dependable.
The Sound is Phenomenal for the price, they go for now.
SACD is Awesome, and with the Benchmark, even RedBook CD's
now, are "musical" finally.
For a "changer", this is the ONLY one, I can say,
delivers genuine "Hi-Fi" Sound!
IMHO, a Bargain Today, if you see one, in good
condition, Grab It!
I have seen them for as low as $100.
Great for playing several discs, while being a "host",
so you don't have to keep changing, when company is over.
The 555ES can make "Music" in SACD or RedBook with the
Benchmark Dac-1,And I am hard to please!
Love Your Music!
I Sure Am!