Yes, I have and continue to use the Sony X779es. Original owner. Purchased circa 1991.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/VeWFdSXRVPAV5jc6A
I don't use the 779 too often anymore...I ripped all my CDs to FLAC. I still buy CDs (once every couple of months) and then RIP to FLAC...if I can't wait to hear the CD, I may put the disk into the Sony to play the disk...and then subsequently rip to FLAC.
The drawer is slow...I need to lubricate the tray gear...other than that....it plays very well. In the near future I am looking at a DAC, and will probably use the 779 TOSLINK out to drive the DAC, along with my mac mini that will stream to the DAC.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/VeWFdSXRVPAV5jc6A
I don't use the 779 too often anymore...I ripped all my CDs to FLAC. I still buy CDs (once every couple of months) and then RIP to FLAC...if I can't wait to hear the CD, I may put the disk into the Sony to play the disk...and then subsequently rip to FLAC.
The drawer is slow...I need to lubricate the tray gear...other than that....it plays very well. In the near future I am looking at a DAC, and will probably use the 779 TOSLINK out to drive the DAC, along with my mac mini that will stream to the DAC.