Bargain Priced SACD Giant Killer?

Cwlondon, I think that every once in a while there is a unit that has high value for the dollar in many people's opinions. Since many have limited budgets a large number rush to it. They often then question whether anything more expensive can be worth the cost. I can think of another example of this, the Supratek preamp.

I doubt seriously if the TRL rivals the Reimyo, the Esoteric, etc. regardless of the fact that one person did apparently sell his Reimyo to keep the TRL.

I think your original post invites the recommendation of inexpensive players as you state "75% of the sound on a budget." I think you conditioned the response you got. 75% is a very low standard.

I came across this thread just now and even though it seems that it has been idle, I cannot help but chip in.

I have owned expensive CD Players. I recently sold my Meridian Reference Signature, retailed at $13k, not because it did not sound good, but because I now have the TRL modified Sony DVP NS900V. I have read a few rave reviews about this inexpensive player and the work done by Paul and Brian Wietzel.

So is this player as good as the rave reviews claim? No...........it is even better, in my opinion. Does it better the Grand Meridian? Oh yes, by a large margin.

I do not normally go around beating drums about my stuff, but in this case I feel I should spread the word, just to help fellow audiophiles in their pursuit for good sound
and saving their pockets.

I also have Sony Xa777es and SCD-777. There is just no comparison with the TRL modified Sony.

GD