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Sony SCD-XA5400ES output: hdmi or analog?

I've decided to replace my aging wadia 850 by a sony 5400es. As the wadia could be directly connected to an amplifier, in my case a ML336, i didn't use a pre-amplifier. Has anybody had any listening experience comparing the analog output of the Sony to a high quality line stage vs. it's HDMI-output to an A/V processor?
hitv
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nandric
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Dear Hitv, No idea if Kr4 is actualy Kal Rubinson so I must
be very careful;he is a kind of athority for me and I admire the guy for his eloquence as well as his integrity.
But if you are interested primary in SACD (as I am) then the Sony is the best choice I know of. To give you some idea of my 'gear': Kuzma S.R.,Triplanar VII with Benz Ruby3;Reed L 2A with Phase Tech P-3 G;Basis Exclusive pre,
Emitter Exclusive amp. and Usher BE-20.
Regards,
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kr4
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Yes, it is really me. I agree with you about the Sony, regardless of the context (except for HT).

Kal
hitv OP
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hi nandric and kal,

i'll go for the jc-2. it will be interesting for me to hear how far digital has come in 10 years ( wadia 850 to sony 5400es).

regards,

hitv
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