Sony SCD-XA777ES or SCD-1


Current player: SONY DVP-S9000ES. Considering upgrading to one of these:

- SONY SCD-XA777ES new, $2500
- SONY SCD-1 Used, but mint, $2500

Amplification is PASS LABS Aleph P + 3 + 0s (bi-amp)
Software: 90% CD, 10% SACD
Musical Types: Jazz and Rock

What do you think?
sony
They're some upgrade paths for the 9000es that are worth investigating that make it an excellent player.
I personally own a xa777es and while it is a very, very good player, I am now considering investing in a CD only player. I really don't think SACD is going to fly or reach expectations. Even Sony is backing off somewhat now in some of their latest comments. I personally own about 12 SACD's and probably 400 CD's. I have handpicked the SACD's and they do sound better than most CD's. However, a lot of SACD's are not really any better than their CD counterparts.
So, after saying all of that, I would look for an excellent universal player or upgrade the 9000.
The SCD-1 is an excellent player but it is getting older (even though it is built like a brick house)removing SACD from the picture, they're better CD only players to be had.
The xa777es is no longer available and has been replaced with the xa9000es selling for about $2100. I personally heard no really definable differences in the two players. The main difference is in a couple of more features and slightly better multichannel(and I do mean slight)performance.
DVP-S9000ES is a fine player. There is a large market for them on A-gon for a reason. It would be a mistake to replace it. It came from a better era of ES gear when sound quality, build quality and value for the $ was top priority.

Thanks for the answers!

Bignerd100, above 'fine' there are other levels of satisfaction, like 'very good', 'excelent', 'superb'.
I agree with you that the DVP-S9000ES is fine on redbook (and excelent with DVD), but I am not entirely satisfied. In a comparison with a XA7ES and a Meridian 508.24, it lost to both.
I suppose (I may be wrong) that the SCD-XA777ES is better than the CDP-XA7ES playing CD's. If do, it may be the CD-player I am seeking.

Bigtee, I live in Europe, and to modify the 9000, it would have to be a DIY kit. Also, on my country, the XA9000ES costs $4000 street price. I am looking for a all-rounder machine and not a CD Player that is magical on some types of music but fails completely on other types.
May I ask what CD-Player are you considering to replace the XA777ES? Meridian G08?