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SONY SCD-1 vs the New Generation of Competition

I have an Arcam FMJ CD23T, and must admit I am very disappointed in its sterile playback and lack of tone/bass. I primarily play Redbook CDs, and have read a lot of dated material about the full sound of the Sony SCD-1 in that mode, and am curious to know (1) if the newer generation offerings, IE MF Nuvista or Trivista, as well as any other manufacturer’s models, will deliver the full range (albeit artificial) sound of my Denon 1650AR, but in greater quality (2) also, are the new SCD-1s which are currently for sale improved at all from the original model. Thanks in advance for your opinions.
handymnami
comm152
2 posts
 
I had heard so much about the Sony. I took my Mark Levinson 39 to the store and A/B the two. The salesman tried to give evrey advantage to the Sony but there was no decision. The Sony sounded like a little harsh import. The ML 39 was so suppior there was no desion to which one was the best. It makes you wonder, if it's that bad on red book how much better could the SACD be?
handymnami OP
5 posts
 
Jwmazur: this is great input and very much appreciated. I too have noted the extensive number of (used and new) TriVista (s) for sale, and considering it is a limited production model, and all the positive press it has received, can't help but wonder what's wrong... I have been printing off everything I've found RE the mods, just in case I end up buying the SCD-1...

I have also read a good deal about the ML 39, and so com152, your information with regard to that model is very helpful to me and very much appreciated also. I certaily will take your advice and explore that prospect further.

Please keep it coming folks!
rbstehno
1,430 posts
 
I currently have the sony 9000es player and have listened to the scd-1 and the 777es models. IMO, Compared to quality stand alone cd players, the sony's can't compete in playing redbook cd's. In sacd playback, in video playback, they are very good. I also heard the 9000es modified by dan modwright and the redbook cd playback sounded excellent. I am in the process of auditioning a DAC with my 9000es for cd playback.
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jayctoy
4,029 posts
 
Rbstehno, I received my sony9000es level III mod
tube stage, analog Bybee filters, Amp Direct Mod
with DACT-2 Attenuator.I dont use preamp anymore,
The sound is so musical,sound stage is huge,
instruments are on the place, vocal beautiful.
the bass is tight.Lastly is very natural.The
thing I like is the holographic sound.IMS I like
it, compare when I use my art audio, and Adcom
GFP 750.Dan decided to use the tungsol cryod tube.
I heard the consonance 5k,sacd also, that is good.
I can compare the performance to it.It really
exceeded my expectation.The andra are very happy.
the wife and daughter ARE HAPPY ALSO.
jackcob
37 posts
 
I have a Sony SCD-1. I bought it several months ago. I can't say how it compares to earlier units, but I'm not aware of people clainig major differences.

I think it is a WONDERFUL redbook CD player. I can't say how it compares to the most expensive redbook players, but I have no complaints.
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