MODIFIED CE775 or ES222 or ES555 for regular cd playback as well as SACD

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Posted by mark maloof on October 9, 2002 at 13:03:45

Since SACD is slow in taking off, I was more concerned with just getting a good redbook player (I'm way more into analog anyways, but still need a good player to go with my Quad 63s and tube pre and power amps). However, after getting some of the new Stones titles (and eyeballing some Miles Davis), I'm hooked on the idea of getting an SACD capable machine, but I want decent redbook playback (rather than having to get two machines). I could buy a modded CE775 (from SACDmods.com)with new motor drive and laser, LOTS of modding: Blackgates, LC Audio clock, HEXFREDS, etc. However, would I be better off getting a 222 and having extensive mods, or a 555 and doing a little less modding (I want to keep it under $800!) Or am I barking up a wrong tree, and should I just settle for two players, one that is good at Redbook, and a cheaper SACD machine for the pitiful number of titles on that format (I mean, all I see that I want right now are the Stones, Davis, maybe Dylan, but even that is out now as a nice Mono reissue on Sundazed, and I don't see myself repurchasing my extensive vinyl collection for a new format. But the Stones catalog has intrigued me enough to want to be able to play them in SACD, very good remastering job on these.)

I'm also bummed that more rock stuff is on DVD-A than SACD. No interest in getting a DVD-A player, as the format is watermarked (!) and it looks like it's going to die anyways. I have listened to SACD, and it is the closest I have found digital to having the magic of vinyl.

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Topic - MODIFIED CE775 or ES222 or ES555 for regular cd playback as well as SACD - mark maloof 13:03:45 10/09/02 (24)

Re: MODIFIED CE775 or ES222 or ES555 for regular cd playback as well as SACD - nedm 00:42:08 10/10/02 (2)

Re: MODIFIED CE775 or ES222 or ES555 for regular cd playback as well as SACD - Jack Seaton 06:17:17 10/10/02 (1)

Re: MODIFIED CE775 or ES222 or ES555 for regular cd playback as well as SACD - nedm 01:50:00 10/11/02 (0)

I recommend the 555ES - Bobby_N 19:33:33 10/09/02 (1)

Re: I recommend the 555ES - CeeCee23 12:15:13 10/10/02 (0)

If Stones Only Is Your Focus for SACD - Robertc88 15:36:25 10/09/02 (11)

Stones not the only focus! - mark maloof 17:35:09 10/09/02 (10)

Re: Stones not the only focus! - G-Man 06:33:24 10/14/02 (0)

You have stuff on Vinyl - Robertc88 05:46:38 10/10/02 (1)

Yes, I have quite a number of cds too... - mark maloof 10:01:29 10/10/02 (0)

Get a stock 'C555ES and be done with it. - 9fold 04:14:56 10/10/02 (1)

Arcam Player vs 555ES? - Robertc88 05:40:14 10/10/02 (0)

There's a lot of "real" jazz being played today... - applejack 22:20:38 10/09/02 (4)

I do go to lots of live shows and have seen some good current jazz... - mark maloof 01:27:02 10/10/02 (3)

Oh, Applejack.... - mark maloof 01:36:42 10/10/02 (2)

That's interesting... - applejack 11:15:00 10/10/02 (1)

Re: That's interesting..., Applejack.... - mark maloof 15:10:23 10/10/02 (0)

Mark, are you the Arizona Mark? (nt) - Phil Tower 15:18:34 10/09/02 (1)

Nope, the NYC Mark (NT) - mark maloof 17:35:59 10/09/02 (0)

Re: MODIFIED CE775 or ES222 or ES555 for regular cd playback as well as SACD - chrischross 14:27:47 10/09/02 (0)

Re: MODIFIED CE775 or ES222 or ES555 for regular cd playback as well as SACD - crazychile 13:47:37 10/09/02 (0)

i recently purchased C555ES with mod from Oade Brothers... - Philbertt 13:45:13 10/09/02 (0)

By the way, I don't care about 5.1. Just interested in 2 channel capabilities (NT) - mark maloof 13:06:33 10/09/02 (1)

Re: By the way, I don't care about 5.1. Just interested in 2 channel capabilities (NT) - Ted Smith 19:06:23 10/09/02 (0)

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