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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
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jayctoy
4,029 posts
 
I agree with Jwin, these sony mod they shine,
as they burn in. Although mine right out of
the box.it sounds really really good.In one
week, It became more and more musical, mine has
tube stage.Done by Modright.
kana813
956 posts
 
Handymnami- don't know what your budget is, but the Wadia
861 would be my first choice, or a used 860 or 850.
handymnami OP
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Pehare: thanks for the leads on the Cary units. I will check them out.
Jwin/Jayctoy: Your input is very much appreciated, and it appears that if I go with the Sony, and want maximum (even for Redbook) playback, I should go with the mods. I have to admit, the modified Sony is sounding mighty inviting at this point…
Kana813: I saw your posting just as I was getting ready to send the above, and as a result, am even better prepared for my quest. Thanks very much.
Sincere thanks to you all…
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woodburger
143 posts
 
Stock SCD-1s are not at all what they turn into with mods. Then there's the issue of break-in - it can take quite a while depending on what mods you got. i agree that you should check Positive feedback for details!

Bob Wood
rbstehno
1,430 posts
 
Handymnami: instead of modifying my sony 9000es sacd/cd player, i purchased a classe cd player with hdcd. I use my sony for dvd and sacd use and the classe for redbook cd's. I am very happy with the classe. read the review in the new stereophile issue about the classe cdp unit.
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