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Sorry, a question about the Sony SCDXA5400ES.

Here it is: I'm looking for a new cd player, only redbook, no sacd needed. My budget is a max of $1500, new or used. So who has heard this thing? Who can say (who actually HEARD it) that it will better most, if not all other players in my price range? Is the hype so? Does it currently make boutique brands obsolete(in the lower price range)?
jtnicolosi
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Fair enough Metralla, your response actually helps.

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tpreaves
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but it's often just one person ranting against another. One for, the other against

That's human nature my friend.Bite the bullet,grab a Sony SCDXA5400ES and hear for yourself.If you don't like it,sell it.After all,you are the only one that knows what sounds good to you.Other folks may try to convince you they know what's good for you,they are full of crap!!Good luck.
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dweller
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Having owned a Rega Apollo and (currently) the 5400ES, I'd go with a Rega Saturn (not heard but assume it does what an Apollo does only better) and not look back.
buconero117
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No, don't bite the bullet, but rather get a oppo 83se. The oppo is the future in that blu ray audio is going to me the hi end media. Perhaps if you are doubtful, get the oppo and then order the sony from SonyStyle. Sonystyle has a great return policy with no restocking, free pick up and refund of the entire amount originally paid including shipping. So, you will be able to compare and let your ears decide, not the postings on Audiogon.
jetter
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Not to get off course, but I have searched and not really found much directly comparing the oppo 83se and the sony 5400. This would be interesting.
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