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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
argent
245 posts
 
I think I made an error. I see above that you own the Sony XBR400. Great TV. Almost bought one. I did buy the KW-34HD1. I then returned it because it would not accept 480p from anything but the HD component inputs--not the regular component inputs. I contacted Sony customer service to inquire which of their TVs accepted progressive scan from DVD players, and this is what they said:

The current model Sony Wega Televisions do not suppport Progressive scan
DVD players. The only two models of Sony consumer TV's that do are
Projection TVs: KP53/61XBR300 and KP-53/61HS10 through the HD component
input they display 480 progressive as 480 progressive.

The 65" KWP64 HD1 HDTV can also display 480p as 480p.

That is why I did not buy it. I bought the 55" Mitsubishi Diamond instead. Unless you can verify that your set will support progressive scan from a DVD player you will not be able to get the full benefit of the DVP-S9000ES. The interlaced image is great, but progressive is killer. I think my suggestion about upgrading the player might not be so good after all. Unless you don't really care about progressive scan and really want the SACD. You could also upgrade the TV. Hate to have to see you do that.
once_bitten OP
36 posts
 
Thanx for all the responses! Keep 'em coming.
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albertporter
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I received minus votes for expressing a positive opinion about the Sony 9000 ES. Did any of the rest of you get punished for suggesting that option to Once bitten, the creator of this posting?
argent
245 posts
 
What's wrong with the Sony 9000ES? There are not too many other reference players out there. And even of those, while the DVD video might be better, Once bitten has stated that he wants the SACD feature. Now I might be wrong, but I think the Sony is the only DVD player to offer this option.
no_money
638 posts
 
I agree with going to the Sony s9000es. I upgraded from s7700 and even with an old Sony Trinitron the picture was better on DVD movies. The cd playback is more than I could have hoped for. It is worth the money without the SACD, with it, it's an easy call. Albert, I bumped you back up :>
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