SONY SCD-1 vs the New Generation of Competition

Jwmazur: this is great input and very much appreciated. I too have noted the extensive number of (used and new) TriVista (s) for sale, and considering it is a limited production model, and all the positive press it has received, can't help but wonder what's wrong... I have been printing off everything I've found RE the mods, just in case I end up buying the SCD-1...

I have also read a good deal about the ML 39, and so com152, your information with regard to that model is very helpful to me and very much appreciated also. I certaily will take your advice and explore that prospect further.

Please keep it coming folks!

I currently have the sony 9000es player and have listened to the scd-1 and the 777es models. IMO, Compared to quality stand alone cd players, the sony's can't compete in playing redbook cd's. In sacd playback, in video playback, they are very good. I also heard the 9000es modified by dan modwright and the redbook cd playback sounded excellent. I am in the process of auditioning a DAC with my 9000es for cd playback.

Rbstehno, I received my sony9000es level III mod
tube stage, analog Bybee filters, Amp Direct Mod
with DACT-2 Attenuator.I dont use preamp anymore,
The sound is so musical,sound stage is huge,
instruments are on the place, vocal beautiful.
the bass is tight.Lastly is very natural.The
thing I like is the holographic sound.IMS I like
it, compare when I use my art audio, and Adcom
GFP 750.Dan decided to use the tungsol cryod tube.
I heard the consonance 5k,sacd also, that is good.
I can compare the performance to it.It really
exceeded my expectation.The andra are very happy.
the wife and daughter ARE HAPPY ALSO.

I have a Sony SCD-1. I bought it several months ago. I can't say how it compares to earlier units, but I'm not aware of people clainig major differences.

I think it is a WONDERFUL redbook CD player. I can't say how it compares to the most expensive redbook players, but I have no complaints.

Rbstehno/Jayctoy:
Great info. I probably wouldn't have considered the 9000es, so the knowledge that it can be modified and sound that good is very helpful.
Jackcob:
Thanks very much for your input. Its great to hear from someone currently using a recent production model. What unit did you have before the SCD-1, and what do you like most about the SCD-1's sound?
Thanks to all, and please do keep it coming...