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New Sony NS999ES is in.

It's a day old so it should improve but---

The CD player is competent, on par or perhaps a bit supperior to the Adcom/MSB combo. The SACD is better but not by a whole lot. But it is better. A touch more detail, and depth, etc.

What it does do is make listening to digital not Sux.

Vinyl still hold a serious edge but the gap has closed.

Oddly with the Sony the bass seems better with the CD.
Cymbals and all the air are only slightly better than the CD, and the Sony is slightly better than the antique Adcom, and newly improved MSB link.

So if your wondering about making the plunge, I say save your money for something else.

Will I buy SACD's in the future, you bet, will I replace existing recordings I already own, no way.

BTW I haven't yet done the 5.1 with it. That will come after Christmas.

cheers and Merry Christmas to all

loon
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Ben if you are serious about travel to the USA, I would love for you to make a stop at my home for some music and beer.

By the way, when I traveled to Scotland a few years ago with my wife, we toured the famous Whiskey makers. I only drink single malt scotch so the experience was wonderful.

I have fond memories of a pub where I got a soup, sandwich and crisps. I still long for more of that soup with barley, but don’t remember what it was called.
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Albert any soup in Scotland made with barley is called a broth of which there are many variations but the most famous being Scotch Broth which is made with mutton others include Chicken Broth.
No immediate plans to get to the States but thanks for the offer-I have many Audiogon friends to see and buy a beer to make up for my opinionated nature.
I've said this before I don't like whiskey but drink American beer,it's a strange world.
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And you like American beer, and you don't like SACD? Does anyone see a pattern here? : )

Yes that was a total joke, I like American beer too.

Happy Holidays everyone!

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American beer? All this time I thought you had good taste :^).
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I've been wondering how the NS999ES sounds compared to some of the older models. Do you know if it would be much of an upgrade from the SCD777ES?

Ben,I suppose with a name like Campbell you'd have to live in Scotland! I'm just kidding!

If decide to tour our humble land I'd be glad to have you over. Although I'd have to a agree with Albert about the beer. I think the Germans do a better job than we do.

We do have several microbreweries in town. They should be able to keep you busy for a while.
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