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Rega Saturn or Sony SCD-XA5400ES ?

Hi Mates,
Which one is a better player for stand alone Red Book CD play and just as a transport ? I am looking for full body, high resolution, smooth, organic, low noise and crystal clear sound. Any experinece, comparioson or advice will be highly appreciated. Thanks,
topmostaudio
usblues
1,217 posts
 
Hi Top,go for the Sony.YMMV,cheers,Bob
coxhaus
231 posts
 
I have a Sony SCD-XA5400ES running single ended with Nordost SPM cables which I like very much. I don't know which model Rega I have heard at the dealer when auditioning speakers but I preferred the Sony.
rrog
1,958 posts
 
Is the Sony SCD-XA5400ES really an over-achiever? Has anyone compared it to much more expensive CD playback?
rothwea
45 posts
 
The UK mag Hi-Fi Choice (Jan 2010 issue) has done a comparison of several CD players including the Sony 5400ES. In contrast to the comments I read in this forum, they gave the Sony a good, but not outstanding review. They praised the midtrange but described a "slight lack of precision in bass and treble". The Creek Destiny, Moon CD3.3 & Shanling CD-R1000se all got better ratings. Based on general comments, HFC also appear to rate the Rega Saturn more highly than the Sony.
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