Sony XA-5400es VS Oppo 83SE

oops i made an error in my post regarding the oppo 83se as an sacd player.

i heard an onkyo sacd player costing under $400 and when i brought my oppo to my friend's system, i ended up preferring the onkyo.

i assume that i would prefer the sony, but there have been other threads about this player and there have been differences of opinion as to its sound quality.

i am waiting to try to pick one up at a very good price.

there is also a modwright tube output stage that has been used to improve its sound.

Actually there are Sony XA5400ES's available from quite a few retailers at this time.

Mrtennis Yes American Theather is where I got it.But as Nwavesailor said there are other retailers who have them.Do a Google search as well as Here on Audiogon.

I have a freind that is going to get the Burson DAC and use a less expencive transport. That will leave me in prime pecking order to get his Sony. Less than 6 months old and at a good price too.
I'll be going the DAC way sooner or later (more than likely later). But until then, I want to get my hands on the 5400.

lots of retailers are advertising them but many (3/4 i called) told me they were out of stock and had to be ordered. 2 of those said they are getting harder to get. have no clue as to the truth.... just sayin what i heard about 2 weeks ago when i called around. maybe a posting retailer can shed some light on this?

sure hope this thing doesn't make me feel stupid for spending alot more on my psa gear. i want the sony to sound good....but not that good =)