What's with all the Sony 5400ES units for sale?

I had the Sony and found it too clinical and hyper detailed. It didn't sound natural in my system so I sold it.

Now the Modwright Sony is the way to go and I would definitely consider that as a possible upgrade. I ended up going with the Modwright tube Oppo 83 and have been happy as a bird.

hi erndog i too have the modwright oppo 83se. i use it as an sacd player, not for redbook.

I have the modwright oppo 95 tube player. I had the Sony modright player and like the oppo better.

This is Audio, we all sell and upgrade gear often.

Good components don't get traded often. Any audiophile thats worth his salt will know when he has something special and hang on to it. I owned the 5400 for over a year and although it's sound was fair enough for it's price, I always walked away feeling something was missing, certainly not warm and musical. When the unit started breaking down regularly it was time to bid it a fond fair well.