JBLoudG20 Posted August 27, 2008 Report Posted August 27, 2008 Sony's new Top of the line SACD player: Sony SCD-XA5400ES ES Series SACD and CD Audio Player with HDMI Output in Home CD Players at JR.com I'd provide better links, but work filter is killing me.
Torpedo Posted August 27, 2008 Report Posted August 27, 2008 New SACD player from Sony? They said they'd be stopping SACD hardware production
Dusty Chalk Posted August 27, 2008 Report Posted August 27, 2008 Yeah, but you need a baransudodejitaru-compatible system for that one.New SACD player from Sony? They said they'd be stopping SACD hardware production It appears they lied. I think what's special about this one is that it transmits DSD over HDMI, but can't seem to find corroboration.
deepak Posted August 27, 2008 Report Posted August 27, 2008 So basically useless to two channel audiophiles...
Dusty Chalk Posted August 27, 2008 Report Posted August 27, 2008 I wouldn't go that far -- I happen to like Sony's implementation of DSD. Sony Insider reports:According to Sony Japan’s press release, the DSD multi-level filter, D/A converter system, and Super Audio D/A converter technology are the best Sony has produced to date. A twin R-core transformer and D/A system that is independent of the general processing chipset allow a truly clean signal output that should offer nearly zero distortion.Anyone read Japanese?
purk Posted August 27, 2008 Report Posted August 27, 2008 This model also features a pair of balanced output! Sony Unexpectedly Releases Super Audio CD Reciever - SCD-XA5400ES | Sony Insider (beta)
Salt Peanuts Posted August 28, 2008 Report Posted August 28, 2008 Anyone read Japanese? Yes, and the Sony Insider report just about covers all the pertinent information that I can find on the Japanese Sony page.
tkam Posted August 28, 2008 Report Posted August 28, 2008 I wonder if it's just a balanced version of the 9100es. Not a bad thing really just seems like a strange time. Why not do a pricey ES line blu-ray/sacd player?
Hopstretch Posted August 28, 2008 Report Posted August 28, 2008 Why not just do uncompressed PCM on Blu-ray and leave it at that? BD-A FTW!
HiWire Posted August 28, 2008 Report Posted August 28, 2008 The SCD-DR1 looks interesting... I wonder if any of that technology will trickle down to consumer players in the next 10 years.
Hopstretch Posted August 28, 2008 Report Posted August 28, 2008 Why not do a pricey ES line blu-ray/sacd player? They're doing one of each instead. BDP-S5000ES Seems to be the trend. Pioneer have a new uber-BR player with a ridiculous analog section that is not going to do SACD or DVD-A either. BDP-09FD analog section AC Switch and Filter (Dedicated Board) Toroidal Transformer (Dedicated Board) Custom Analog Power Supply containing Pioneer Custom Made Caps (Dedicated Board) Analog Audio Board consisting of 8 Wolfson 8740 DACs running in Dual (Differential) mode. The diffential mode of these DACs work on the same premise as Balanced outputs by inverting the audio signal 180 degrees out of phase and then comparing the two signals at the end to eliminate any external noise from entering the audio path. This mode also increases SNR by 3db. (Dedicated board on black glass PCB board (instead of pressed paper PCB)) 8 Gold Plated RCA Analog Outputs
penger Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 so other than kevin gilmore, has anyone else heard the xa-5400? I remember him saying people were pretty impressed with it, but a google search yields very little in terms of impressions or reviews. any help?
Torpedo Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 Looks like not, and Kevin is just skipping our questions in the other thread...
aardvark baguette Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 I'm still trying to figure out who the hell sells the damn thing online.
Salt Peanuts Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 (edited) I'm still trying to figure out who the hell sells the damn thing online. Here you go (okay, so no technically online, but close enough). AudiogoN ForSale: Sony scd-xa5400es Audiophile SACd I've unfortunately reconsidered buying this as I've come to my senses and decided I can spend my money better on my house/upcoming wedding. Edited February 8, 2009 by Salt Peanuts
aardvark baguette Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 Here you go (okay, so no technically online, but close enough). AudiogoN ForSale: Sony scd-xa5400es Audiophile SACd I've unfortunately reconsidered buying this as I've come to my senses and decided I can spend my money better on my house/upcoming wedding.
Salt Peanuts Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 I know, I know, but I like the Duet just fine and $1200 I could spend on the player would go a long way toward things like getting insulated windows, a new stove for the kitchen, etc.
aardvark baguette Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 winter is almost over. Hang in there.
kevin gilmore Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 (edited) I really love mine. Don't know what to say other than that. Better than the krell sacd standard. 2 channel balanced output. hdmi output. Don't know about the super expensive sony piece other than it does NOT have hdmi. Does not even have balanced. More of sony's unplugged fly by wire approach to management. Edited February 8, 2009 by kevin gilmore
aardvark baguette Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 You've tried the analog outputs, not just the HDMI, right? I've got no theater plans with sony receivers, just headphone amp/speaker amp usage.
justin Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 i'll be ordering one and the lowest price is $1050 w/ free shipping Unfortunately the Krell SACD Standard I bought has too many problems - unreliable in detecting SACD layers on the first, second, or third try - digital filter select buttons do not work - can't go to previous tracks (back button will only restart current track) - annoying high freq noise in standby mode I'm going to try to get it fixed but my expectations are very low
kevin gilmore Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 You've tried the analog outputs, not just the HDMI, right? That is all that is hooked up now. Don't have the balanced processor/preamp yet. (vaporware)
Salt Peanuts Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 Man, that sucks about your Krell, Justin. Hope you have better luck with your new Sony.
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