If it were you, which non-Sony SACD?

Romakabi,

Thanks, but my current Sony unit is also a DVD unit as well. It has also been modified. I am looking for something more upmarket and audio only. I'm not dissapointed with my player now, but I think I could do better both in Redbook and 2 channel SACD.

Natnic,
Read the thread. I did not ask for a discussion of the merits of SACD. If you don't have anything to add to the discussion, please don't hijack my thread. Start your own.

I love my Tri-Vista SACD.

Hey slipknot, I would try to listen to a Tri-Vista although I suspect the price is way beyond the Sony's. It's a great thread as I own the 333 (and enjoy it, especially on SACD). I had a friend bring over a 777 and it was not a "huge" improvement, (which the 333 was over the old Nak CD2, which sounded like a plastic kazoo compared to the Sony) but definitely better and I am contemplating a SCD-1 to bring the Hip closer to me.

Have fun and if you decide on a SCD-1 I would be very interested in your impressions. Oh, listen to "slant six mind" by Greg Brown.

Have fun

If a used Sony SCD1 is at the top of your expense tolerance, consider
a used Sony SCD XA77ES. I would also look at the Shanling T-200. Both
of those are fine players and can be modified later when you get more $$ and the urge to upgrade.

I'm a big fan of the Marantz SA-14. It is a great player for both red book and SACD and you can find a used one at a reasonable price.