SACD Player w/Tube output & Bal out

Disclaimer: I am a Xindak dealer.

The SCD-2 is a TRUE dual differential balanced design. FYI...There is also an SCD-1, which is the same as the SCD-2, but with solid-state output stages.

The Xindak is the REAL deal. The sonics and build-quality FAR exceed it's asking price ($1695 retail as stated above).

The reason it is so inexpensive, made in China. If this player were designed/manufactured in the US, Europe, etc., I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if it sold for over $3000.

I will say this, we dropped the Shanling line in favor of the Xindak. The Xindak is a MUCH better player than the CD-T100 in Redbook, and of course you get SACD with the Xindak.

US distributor for Xindak is top-notch and a genuine pleasure to work with (Jay Bertrand of Bertrand Audio Imports). We also carry the Dared line that Jay imports.

Warning: I have been told that there is apparently a gentleman bringing these units into the US behind the US distributor's back (username of Shamanjr on Audiogon). Please be aware that if you purchase one of these units, the US warranty will NOT be honored (you will have to send it back to China for service).

Please don't hesitate to let me know if anyone has any specific questions on the Xindak.

Best Regards...Mike - Father & Son Audio

Hello Ed. Yes, according to Jay it will play CD-R's, but I haven't tried it personally.

Regards...Mike - Father & Son Audio

Amal,

Here are your answers:

1. What chipset is featured in this? Is it from Crystal? and what model?
The chipset is the EXACT same one used in the Sony SCD-1 (a $5000 player)

2. Does it have upsampling for Red Book Cds?
Yes, upsampling to 24/96

3. Is the laser pick up dual-discrete? (that means seperate laser =ppickups for CDs and SACDs)
No. The SCD-2 uses the EXACT same pick-up as the Sony SCD-XA777ES

4. What is the resolution of the DACS (is it 24 bit/192kHZ)
24/192

5. How will this player handle multi channel SACDs? Will it merely = output the Front Left and Front Right channels or will it downmix all =ssix channels to stereo and output?
The SCD-2 is a two-channel ONLY SACD player, so it downmixes multi-channel to 2 channel

6. Are the tube sockets heavy duty (ceramic?) allowing tube rolling?
Yes, they are heavy duty and ceramic. In addition the tubes have heatsink tube covers to increase tube operating life.

7. What is the transport used?
Same exact transport as the Sony SCD-XA777ES

Xindak has actually done OEM work for Sony for many years, hence they have access to a lot of Sony components that most other companies making SACD players do not.

Hope this helps.

Best Regards...Mike - Father & Son Audio

Ed,

Thanks for the info. I was just repeating what Jay (distributor) told me without thinking about it first.

I assume that the covers are to decrease RFI generation from the tubes and shielding from physical damage (being hit, knocked around, etc.)?

So, do the covers not sink ANY heat away from the tubes at all, instead keeping more heat close to the tubes, thereby decreasing operating life?

As far as the pickup/transport, again just repeating what Jay told me. I will have to give him a call again to clear this up.

Thanks and Regards...Mike - Father & Son Audio