I picked up the NC555ES several months ago because I needed one multichanger unit for a limited space. My system is mid-level, i.e. Marantz SR-18EX, Thiel 1.5 speakers. Since I've not heard SACD on any other player, I
can't comment on quality. However, I started out using an
older Stealth HAC power cord and changed it out for a
Virtual Dynamics Power 3 and WHAT A DIFFERENCE! For the first time I wanted to play ALL my CD's to hear the better
sound. The unit seems fairly solid overall, but the changer mechanisms seems a little flimsy. For the price, I would certainly recommend it. For $249 if I want to change it later, it won't be that big a deal.
Sandra
can't comment on quality. However, I started out using an
older Stealth HAC power cord and changed it out for a
Virtual Dynamics Power 3 and WHAT A DIFFERENCE! For the first time I wanted to play ALL my CD's to hear the better
sound. The unit seems fairly solid overall, but the changer mechanisms seems a little flimsy. For the price, I would certainly recommend it. For $249 if I want to change it later, it won't be that big a deal.
Sandra