Sony XA5400ES lack of bass when new?

Interesting query. I look forward to the responses as I have been thinking of one of these units myself.
-John

I've had mine since early June. I don't remember it being as bass shy at first listen as you seem to be experiencing. It did smooth out some over the break-in period but I thought it sounded pretty darn good right out of the box.

Compared to other good units I have tried in the past year: Lexicon RT20, Bryston BCD-1, Meridian G08, Modwright Sony 9100ES, Musical Fidelity A5; As espected, the 5400 is great for SACD playback, but quite surprising on redbook cds. That's what sold me.

Tim

"(Nothing below 100hz)"

If you have confirmed this with measurements, the player is defective.

Or are you speaker figuratively?

Kal