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Sony SCD 777ES Really that Good???

I am contemplating purchasing one of the used 777ES models out there or just keeping my Meridian 500 Transport and getting it modified with a superclock etc.

Any thoughts out there on this one? Are these sony players that good? If so, why are there so many on the used market? Or can a modified meridian 500 transport and good dac blow the doors off of a one box 777es???

Thanks!!
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gendut3
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Rcprince is right. SCD 777ES with mod will outperform most if not all CD players out there and you have SACD benefit for your future.
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nrchy
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I got an SCD-777ES a couple of weeks ago. Before I bought it I listened to LPs almost exclusively. I find I have been listening to a lot more CDs and SACDs since making the jump. Even redbook CDs sound considerably better but SACD is darn close to the sound quality of vinyl. There are many mods out there for the SCD-777ES which look pretty good. I've been tempted but so far I've resisted. If you can buy a good SCD-777ES used go for it. I doubt you'll be disappointed. If you go with some of the mods, let me know what you think of them.
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albertporter
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Boy Nrchy, I wish my 9000 ES sounded that good. My analog still murders it.

Either my analog is better than yours or the 777ES is a lot better than the 9000ES
stehno
1,453 posts
 
Yes, it's that good.
beemer
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I've had my SCD777ES for quite a while now. I also have a Sonic Frontiers SFD2MKII tube DAC. Lets say that for me, I can switch between the SF and the Sony output stage for redbook and they are damn close, and my Sony is unmodded.
And then theres SACD, which is another story entirely!
As to sale of the SCD777ES, I think not!

Paul
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