Sony XA7ES is this still a top notch player?

CHeck out the new rotel 1072....

The upper model Sony units provide an excellent platform to build upon in terms of modifications. As mentioned though, these units are getting up in age and you may want to secure some of the basic parts should you choose to invest in such a unit. Sean
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Thanks all.
You have a good point Elizabeth.I hadnt thought of the age issue.
With so many vintage amps,preamps,speakers and 10 years and older CD players still going strong is this something to be OVERLY concerned about??
I guess this issue could have a thread all its own concerning the life span of a digital player.
Anyone else have a different point of view?
Thanks Phase,I'll look into the Rotel.
Fool

Rock fool, everything with mechanical parts will, sooner or later, need some repairs. Amps hardly use mechanical parts, so will age better, but one of the first things to go are the mechanical volume pot's. As for speakers, chances are the unit's itself will dry out. And for cd-players: the transport is vulnerable, as is the lens from the laser and the laser unit itself. But it depends on the way the player is used: has it played a lot? Was the owner a smoker (that might pollute the lens)? So it could be a risk buying an older player, but then again, you can save a lot of money. IMHO I would listen (if possible), and if it sounds OK, I would take the risk.

PS Phase is right, the Rotel is a cracking player.....