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Point of Diminishing Returns?

My HT/Music Set-up:
Proceed AVP (processor)
Rotel RMB1095 200X5 (amp)
Musical Fidelity E624 (cd)
Sony DVP-S7700 (dvd)
Monster HTS5000 (line conditioner)
Sony 36 in. XBR400 (tv)
Definitive Tech BP3000tl (main speakers)
Definitive Tech CLR3000 (center)
B&W CCM 65 (in-ceiling surrounds)
and I'm very satisfied with my aftermarket speaker cable, ICs, PC, and component video cables.
Now that you know what I'm working with how well would a Sony SCD1 or 777 fit into my system? Assuming I went with the SCD1 would that same $3000.00 be better spent someplace else in my set-up? I'm quite happy with my current set-up, but I've been contemplating SACD since the beginning. Finally I am able to justify the expense based upon reviews found on this site and others stating that cd playback is as good or better as other players/transports in this price range. Thank you all in advance for your thoughts and opinions. One more question. If you have either of the units above and are not usind a DAC what connection methods have you tried and which do you prefer?
once_bitten
once_bitten OP
36 posts
 
Argent, you made some great arguments for the 9000. I will definately add that to my choices.

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jmcgrogan2
6,346 posts
 
I agree with Argent. By buying the 9000ES and selling the old dvd you'd be out less than a grand. If you still have a couple grand burning a hole in your pocket, you could look at upgrading other things, like the amp or speakers. You say your quite happy so maybe you spend the extra cash on a vacation. I listen to 85% music (2 channel) and haven't heard a multi channel amp that sounds great in stereo. So I have a stereo amp for music and a multi-channel amp that I only use for home theater. This is just an idea, if your happy with the Rotel, enjoy, there's nothing wrong with being happy.
phild
603 posts
 
Sony is coming out with many more SACD players in many different price ranges. The above suggestion for the 9000 may be a good one. Stan Warren, Ric Schultz, and Dan Wright are all beginning to work on modifications for those units. Once they figure out the SACD technology, they will probably be able to make those units really great for CD and SACD.
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albertporter
4,949 posts
 
What has been suggested here by others is exactly what I did. My previous player was the same as yours, a Sony DVP 7700. I managed to sell mine for $750.00, and bought the Sony 9000ES for $1050. This $300. upgrade was the best investment I have ever made. The difference in quality of the DVD movie playback alone is worth the price, and once the 9000 is broken in, you will never regret the performance gain it provides in CD playback. In my opinion, the SACD format is free at this point, and should you choose not to purchase SACD software right now, at least your options are open.
evansdad
26 posts
 
Get better speakers.....
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