If it were you, which non-Sony 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.

Non on your list other than the SCD-1 or XA777. If you want to out perform these players you need to go further up the food chain which is more than you want to spend.

I have really been impressed since I added the new Superclock II to my Marantz SA-1. Used to own the Sony SCD-1, and this is really a big step up!
Cheers,
Gregg