As I understand, the SCD-1 does not have the the triple paralleled DACS as does the XA-777ES, because the SCD-1 is a two channel only machine having only one DAC per channel. The XA-777ES also has newer more advanced DACs than the SCD-1. In multichannel mode, the XA-777ES uses one DAC per channel, but in two channel mode, it puts three DACs per channel in parallel. I've owned both, although not at the same time. I think that on SACD they're about equal, but on redbook CDs the XA-777ES wins hands down. Both are heavy and well-built, but the refinement of a second generation machine is obvious in the XA-777ES.
Sony SCDXA777ES vs Sony SCD1 ?
I am interested in listening comparisons between the stock SCDXA777 and the SCD1. Also does anyone know if the SCD1 uses multiple paralleled triple DACs as does the XA777 and are the DACs similar or which are better? I will be listening on Quad 989s powered by Atmasphere MAImk2s and Aesthetix preamp. Info on system your comparisons were made on would be useful.
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