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Sony SCD-1 or SCD-XA9000ES for stereo

I have a DVP-S9000ES that I like very much, but it has stopped playing SACDs. It may just need cleaning or alignment, and I'll check into that.

My thinking has been to buy a separate CD/SACD player for stereo, and in the future replace my S9000ES with a Blue-Ray or HD-DVD player for DVDs.

My question is whether to buy a SCD-1 or the newer XA-9000ES. Have any of you had an opportunity to compare the two. I am interested only in stereo -- I have no interest in multi-cable surround audio.

Thanks in advance for your advice/opinions.

db
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In my opinion the scd-1 is still the better player. I was sonys statement piece and continues today to be one of the best built units available; if only on the used market. If you wish higher performance there are high quality mods available to take it to a much higher level.

Chuck
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