It seems to me that the company that developed SACD can't seem to build a player that can reliably read the SACD layer on hybrid discs, which, to me, make more sense to purchase than straight SACD discs. I have both a CE775, and an NS500V, and neither will read the hybrids anymore. Actually, it's the third time out for the 775 (first two under warranty). I understand it has to do with the dual laser, which seems to be about as durable as a butterfly's wings. I've been reading in these forums about a plethora of problems with even ES players. So Sony shoots itself in the foot again? After my experiences with SACD, I think I'll pass, thank you very much! The improvment in sound isn't worth fighting with the players. It's kind of like having a Ferrari, but living where there are only dirt roads. Fabulous car, but can't use it.
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Topic - Is it just me, or .....? - Filbrik 21:06:30 01/21/07 (26)
- my XA777ES has drop-outs on some hybrid discs. hardly use it anymore, though {nt} - Steve Siener 10:07:56 01/23/07 (0)
- I have had eight sacd players. Two were Sonys. The SCD-1 had no problems. The other Sony caused me many troubles. - Norm 09:53:00 01/23/07 (0)
- Re: Is it just me, or .....? - Mr_bill2 13:02:54 01/22/07 (10)
- Re: Is it just me, or .....? - Filbrik 15:16:43 01/22/07 (9)
- Nah; they're not that compentent... - Pacman 07:01:35 01/23/07 (0)
- Hmm. Mine IS a "lower-end" Sony... - String Section 16:04:30 01/22/07 (1)
- My lower end Sony DVD player works fine on all discs, however.... - edta 17:48:16 01/22/07 (0)
- Re: Is it just me, or .....? - Mr_bill2 15:57:06 01/22/07 (5)
- Yep, I have some that are a decade old - Ted Smith 16:12:48 01/22/07 (4)
- Re: Yep, I have some that are a decade old - Mr_bill2 16:49:27 01/22/07 (3)
- This is not the only issue. - sser2 11:36:47 01/22/07 (3)
- OK, but it's easily fixed...and the cheapo's are often not! - Allen Wright 03:17:40 01/25/07 (1)
- Thanks! - sser2 13:45:19 01/26/07 (0)
- Not in my case. (nt) - JCS 11:43:57 01/22/07 (0)
- Sony SCD-1 and C333ES - (6) years and NO issues. (nt) - JCS 09:42:33 01/22/07 (1)
- Sony 9000ES 7 years - realize not the best, but no issues..(nt) - blackpixels 14:14:09 01/22/07 (0)
- I bought one of the first XA-7700's - Pacman 09:01:58 01/22/07 (2)
- Re: I bought one of the first Xindaks.Great !!!!!! - JDLePera 10:57:51 01/26/07 (0)
- Should have read: almost daily, very heavy use;nt - Pacman 11:03:43 01/22/07 (0)
- It's not just you...but almost. - String Section 21:13:51 01/21/07 (3)
- Maybe it's time for another survey. - Dave Pogue 06:13:31 01/22/07 (2)
- The only SACD player I had that lasted over one year was - Duilawyer 07:56:06 01/23/07 (0)
- Re: Maybe it's time for another survey. - Awe-d-o-file 08:06:25 01/22/07 (0)