Sony XA-5400es player...Giant Killer or just Ok?

Hello,

I'm thinking of getting an used Sony 5400es from a local dealer.Some say that it's Great, I need to know the Real Deal.

alpha305-19-2012 11:21pm

arh Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 366 posts 05-20-2012 at 04:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have had mine for a couple of years with no trouble. It is an excellent player and I highly recommend it Alan
czbbcl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,752 posts 05-21-2012 at 12:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Very Good player stock and you can always have it modded by Modwright. Chuck
buconero117 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,311 posts 05-21-2012 at 04:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete So, why did Sony pull the unit from the market Rumor is that it had reliability issues. Oppo 95 would be a better choice, or a Sony 595 at $60 if you really are into sacd's.
grannyring Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,645 posts 05-21-2012 at 05:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Get a Sony 595 as mentioned above with the TRL mods. They do come up used. I have a Sony 900s with the TRL mods and it runs all over the 5400 IMHO.. The Oppo 95 is also a better choice. I had the 5400 and it is OK, not great.
audiofreak32 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 281 posts 05-21-2012 at 06:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A simple DAC (Wyred 4 Sound) or nicer unit (LINN DS), will trash that CD player in a very big way. And you will not have to touch a CD again either. Do not buy ANY CD player.