The SCD-1/777ES moving platter transport is a different animal than other Sonys. Based on dialogue with several modders plus my own experience modding & maintaining the SCD-1: (1) The transport needs cleaning & lubrication every few years, lest excessive drag cause the sled motor to fail and spindle bearings to wear out prematurely; (2) most faulty sled motors can be restored to normal operation by spraying deoxit into the (removed) sled motor housing; (3) the lasers do occasionally fail; and (4) with modifications these players deliver both RBCD & SACD close to SOTA. In unmodified form this CDP is just an average RBCD performer by current high-end standards. After modification its RBCD performance surpasses the stock player's SACD by a large margin.
Help with decision on selling Sony SCD-1
I've owned the SCD-1 for a couple of years (purchased it used) and have been very happy with how it sounds. However, I don't own but around 20 SACDs, and it's hard to imagine buying many more. Thus, my primary concern is redbook sound.
On the other hand, I've been buying more and more vinyl of late and am thinking about upgrading my turntable rig (NAD-33 and Ortofon OM 20).
It strikes me that if I sold the SCD-1, I could buy a less expensive CD player and have a decent amount of cash left over to invest in my vinyl rig.
The question is whether or not I really can improve upon the redbook sound of the SCD-1 for considerably less money?
I have been told by some the that even the Oppo 971 sounds better than the SCD-1 on redbook, whereas others have said the SCD-1 can't be beat without spending considerably more money.
I'd be interested to hear from folks who have owned the SCD-1 and sold it for something less expensive, as well as others who may some knowledge on this issue. Thanks.
On the other hand, I've been buying more and more vinyl of late and am thinking about upgrading my turntable rig (NAD-33 and Ortofon OM 20).
It strikes me that if I sold the SCD-1, I could buy a less expensive CD player and have a decent amount of cash left over to invest in my vinyl rig.
The question is whether or not I really can improve upon the redbook sound of the SCD-1 for considerably less money?
I have been told by some the that even the Oppo 971 sounds better than the SCD-1 on redbook, whereas others have said the SCD-1 can't be beat without spending considerably more money.
I'd be interested to hear from folks who have owned the SCD-1 and sold it for something less expensive, as well as others who may some knowledge on this issue. Thanks.