Sony CDP-Xa7es vs newer Sony CD/SACD players?

the SCD-1 betters the Xa7ES. I had both for a few years. the S9000es also betters the xa7, though less so. Still, the Xa7 is a superb player and has a lot going for it, but if you can swing the SCD-1, ultimately it's a better choice (plus plays SACDs).
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If you're only going to us it for redbook though, there's not as much reason to jump to the SCD 1. The SCD 777es is a lot cheaper than the SCD 1 and used only for redbook I don't know that you'd hear any difference.

If the SCD 1 was 50% better than the XA7es, how much more would it be worth to you?

The SCD 1 and the SCD 777es were both HIGHLY rated when they came out, as was the XA7es. I don't know that you'd be making a sonic faux pax by going with any of them, based on a good price...

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