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Which would you choose for the better redbook CD playback: The Sony SCD-XA5400ES or the Krell SACD Standard Mark 3?

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tube_meister04-08-2013 10:27pm

zd542 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,339 posts 04-10-2013 at 01:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I wouldn't buy either one. What is your system?
jonathan1257 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 82 posts 04-10-2013 at 12:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I recently sold my 5400 to finance a computer/ipad/DAC project. I really miss it. I haven't decided which DAC I will buy to replace it, but a part of me is tempted to go back and buy another 5400.
tube_meister OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 20 posts 04-10-2013 at 05:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for the responses so far. On the whole, my current system is on the analytical side of neutral and could use a splash of warmth.
mechans Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,048 posts 04-10-2013 at 06:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What ever you get for a source, hook it into your system with a tube buffer, if it doesn't already have a tube output stage. With a name Like Tubemeister I would think I was preaching to the choir.
ncluff52 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 17 posts 04-10-2013 at 02:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've used my xa5400es for over 3 years and it has performed flawlessly. Sounds fantastic. Highly recommend