Experience with the NAD M5.......

Thanks for the response......I am interested in the
SACD aspect, but it has to be great with redbook also.
It seems the latest players are doing a better job
with both SACD and redbook. I think my dealer may let me demo the NAD M5 for the weekend.

Any thoughts on how the NAD M5 would compare in sound with the sony 777es?
I know the 777es is better built, but in terms of sound quality does anyone have a view?
Thanks

The NAD is a warmer and more forgiving player than the Sony. The down side would be, probably to forgiving. The upside would be the NAD has a fuller sound that I prefer to the Sony. I have owned both and think the build quality is great on both. In around the same used price range, I would take the Rega Saturn over either of them if redbook only will work for you. If you need sacd then one of the used Modwright tubbed Sony players is IMO better than the 777es or the NAD by a wide margin. I have owned all of them but the Rega which I auditioned at home.

Thanks Tom, the used tubed modwright is excellent advice, and I did consider that as an alterative to the NAD or the Sony.

Problem is I am based in the UK and I cant find any sellors willing to ship their used Modwright out of North America.

If anyone hears of one, please do let me know! Thanks

Another thought might be repair of the Modwright in UK ?