Sony scd xa5400es or dvp ns9100es?

I currently own a dvp-ns9100es and just wondering how better a stock scd-xa5400es will make. Has anyone tried comparing these two?

johncdnt09-21-2011 9:52pm

closdesducs Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 60 posts 10-28-2011 at 08:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I happen to presently have both units, but in my current setup I use the 9100es as a transport with a digital cable to a Theta Gen Va DAC. I'll bypass the DAC and run it directly to my preamp this weekend and A/B it against the 5400 and report my impressions.
gfcf424892 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 77 posts 10-29-2011 at 04:46am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Closdesducs, does your 9100ES out to the DAC make a loud audible pop when you open and close the disc tray?
closdesducs Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 60 posts 10-29-2011 at 02:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No, I've never experienced any popping noises.
mcpherson Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 174 posts 10-30-2011 at 12:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I recently bought the 5400. I am using a Marantz receiver for now. Should I use digital out or RCA? If I plan on Modwright upgrade later, should I look for pre or DAC to pair with it? (haven't received unit yet)