Sony SCD-C555ES or Sony SCD-c222ES

Has anyone owned both of these and if so, how do you compare the sound quality on both SACD and CD?

Thanks

whatjd07-29-2004 10:42pm

dragonhorns Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8 posts 07-30-2004 at 03:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've owned both units. The 555 is clearly superior in all aspects. The 222 is decent,but its far from a 555
trelja Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,223 posts 07-30-2004 at 12:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ditto, Dragonhorns
texsun Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 21 posts 07-30-2004 at 05:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete How about in build quality?
david99 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,467 posts 07-30-2004 at 08:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 555 is twice as heavy. much better damping..less vibes
mhedges Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 180 posts 07-30-2004 at 09:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have both and I prefer the C55ES. But you should know that some early 555ES' (like mine) have issues with the transport that causes them to occassionally make a mechanical thumping noise when playing SACD's. Sony service (Bristol, PA) was unable to fix this problem for me, either. So if you get a 555ES try to get one with a later build date (mine was built in 2001). Mark