I have an SCD-777ES, but just ordered the XA-777ES for multichannel capability, plus the promise of improved resolution on both SACD and redbook that some here have noted. The price was $2000 delivered ground, but I opted to spend an additional $65 for overnight delivery. I'll let you know if I can hear any improvements over the SCD-777ES on my meager system.Of special note to those who might be considering the SCD-C555ES - Oade Bros is now offering these for $775.00! (I talked with Jim.) This made my decision to buy the XA-777ES a little tougher. Still, I'm hoping for a unit to improve performance, not just a match to my SCD-777. If the improvementsd are not evident with the XA777ES, Oade will accept it back (with a "small" restocking fee) and I can pick up the now bargain-priced C555ES. If the XA-777ES is better, I'll be selling the SCD-777ES.
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Topic - Just ordered my Sony XA-777ES from Oade Bros. - Dalton 12:14:19 10/15/01 (15)
- Re: Just ordered my Sony XA-777ES from Oade Bros. - sacd_newbie 09:59:25 10/16/01 (2)
- Re: Just ordered my Sony XA-777ES from Oade Bros. - Dalton 14:27:25 10/16/01 (0)
- Everything Oade Bros. sells is factory-sealed. (nt) - 9fold 10:23:16 10/16/01 (0)
- Re: XA777 will require a proper break-in period for fair Evaluation - GFreed 17:27:02 10/15/01 (0)
- $775 for the 'C555ES? Holy c%ap! - 9fold 17:26:16 10/15/01 (3)
- Re: $775 for the 'C555ES? Holy c%ap! - HP 11:56:19 10/16/01 (0)
- I suspect that most (if not all) of the Super Audio players - Ricardo S 19:20:19 10/15/01 (1)
- Re: I suspect that most (if not all) of the Super Audio players - 9fold 07:10:35 10/16/01 (0)
- How hard is it to order using Oade? - Newsman 13:34:23 10/15/01 (1)
- Re: How hard is it to order using Oade? - Dalton 14:25:02 10/15/01 (0)
- Re: Just ordered my Sony XA-777ES from Oade Bros. - saywhat 13:30:23 10/15/01 (2)
- Re: Just ordered my Sony XA-777ES from Oade Bros. - Dalton 15:12:50 10/15/01 (1)
- Re: Just ordered my Sony XA-777ES from Oade Bros. - saywhat 18:50:02 10/15/01 (0)
- Thanks for the good news Dalton. I just ordered the C555ES. (nt) - Ricardo S 12:57:45 10/15/01 (1)
- Re: Thanks for the good news Dalton. I just ordered the C555ES. (nt) - Dalton 14:39:12 10/15/01 (0)