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  1. 08-27-2008 03:38 PM #1
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    Default Sony XA-5400ES

    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

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    Default Re: Sony XA-5400ES

    I'll bet it's bright and horrible.
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    Default Re: Sony XA-5400ES

    New SACD player from Sony? They said they'd be stopping SACD hardware production
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  4. 08-27-2008 04:10 PM #4
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    SCD-DR1
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  5. 08-27-2008 04:23 PM #5
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    Default Re: Sony XA-5400ES

    Yeah, but you need a baransudodejitaru-compatible system for that one.
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    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.
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    Default Re: Sony XA-5400ES

    So basically useless to two channel audiophiles...
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  7. 08-27-2008 04:53 PM #7
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    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.
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  8. 08-27-2008 06:07 PM #8
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    This model also features a pair of balanced output!
    Sony Unexpectedly Releases Super Audio CD Reciever - SCD-XA5400ES | Sony Insider (beta)
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  9. 08-27-2008 08:32 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dusty Chalk View Post
    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.
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  10. 08-27-2008 10:43 PM #10
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    Default Re: Sony XA-5400ES

    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?


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    Why not just do uncompressed PCM on Blu-ray and leave it at that? BD-A FTW!
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    The SCD-DR1 looks interesting... I wonder if any of that technology will trickle down to consumer players in the next 10 years.
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    Default Re: Sony XA-5400ES

    Quote Originally Posted by tkam View Post
    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.



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    Default Re: Sony XA-5400ES

    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?
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  15. 02-08-2009 05:02 AM #15
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    Default Re: Sony XA-5400ES

    Looks like not, and Kevin is just skipping our questions in the other thread...
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    I'm still trying to figure out who the hell sells the damn thing online.
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    Quote Originally Posted by aardvark baguette View Post
    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Salt Peanuts View Post
    Here you go (okay, so no technically online, but close enough).

    AudiogoN ForSale: Sony scd-xa5400es Audiophile SACd

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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by aardvark baguette View Post
    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.
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    winter is almost over. Hang in there.
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