xa5400es, emm labs, Meridian for classical piano.

which one would be best for piano? Cost not important at this time.

cerrot Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,700 posts 12-17-2011 at 11:36am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You want to compare the Oppo to an $18,000 player?
zmanastronomy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 738 posts 12-17-2011 at 04:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You can get the xa5400es for under $1000.
jwm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 918 posts 12-17-2011 at 06:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have both the Sony 5400ES and the Oppo 95. I modified them using Dan Wright of Modrights tube mods. I also had the Playback Designs cd player that retails for 15,000.00. The Sony and Oppo both sound way better than the Playback. Overall I prefer the Oppo 95.
rgs92 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 974 posts 12-17-2011 at 07:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Had PD, 5400 (regular & modwright), Accuphase 75V, and EMM is the best for me, so I'm settled with EMM now (permanently I believe). EMM has the most reach and the most transparent, controlled, satisfying bass for me. (I even auditioned the Burmester and still liked EMM better.)
gshepardbuster Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 620 posts 12-17-2011 at 09:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Never tried the others but the Meridian 808.2 and beyond kicks serious a**!