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Does SACD & Redbook Playback req Two Interconnects

I visited a local dealer and checked out the Sony SACD A777ES and he couldn't get the SACD to output and I noticed two sets of outputs on the back. It played Redbook but not SACD. Worthless dealer. I couldn't find the Sony manual online (worthless sony web site stating this player is a CD Changer). None of the reviews I've red mentioned this problem.

If you want to play both redbook and SACD, do you have to use two seperate dedicated interconnects and pre-amp inputs?
If so, then do all SACD players require this setup?

PS I don't care about 5.1 multi-channel SACD at all.. (not meaning to generate flames or responses)

Thanks,
Chris
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sogood51
2,157 posts
 
Yes, two channel direct will use three dac's per side on the xa777es for the two channel analog outs.
michaelscott73
11 posts
 
To Sogood
I have the 999es and I am using the 5.1 out for everything (two channel, two channel sacd, and sacd multichannel) Are you saying that if I use the regular two channel out it would be better, or is it different for my model

Thanks
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
Michaelscott73, I think your model may be different, you may want to check your book though. If your's works this way it should state it in the book as mine does.
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