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Point of Diminishing Returns?

My HT/Music Set-up:
Proceed AVP (processor)
Rotel RMB1095 200X5 (amp)
Musical Fidelity E624 (cd)
Sony DVP-S7700 (dvd)
Monster HTS5000 (line conditioner)
Sony 36 in. XBR400 (tv)
Definitive Tech BP3000tl (main speakers)
Definitive Tech CLR3000 (center)
B&W CCM 65 (in-ceiling surrounds)
and I'm very satisfied with my aftermarket speaker cable, ICs, PC, and component video cables.
Now that you know what I'm working with how well would a Sony SCD1 or 777 fit into my system? Assuming I went with the SCD1 would that same $3000.00 be better spent someplace else in my set-up? I'm quite happy with my current set-up, but I've been contemplating SACD since the beginning. Finally I am able to justify the expense based upon reviews found on this site and others stating that cd playback is as good or better as other players/transports in this price range. Thank you all in advance for your thoughts and opinions. One more question. If you have either of the units above and are not usind a DAC what connection methods have you tried and which do you prefer?
once_bitten
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Sony is coming out with many more SACD players in many different price ranges. The above suggestion for the 9000 may be a good one. Stan Warren, Ric Schultz, and Dan Wright are all beginning to work on modifications for those units. Once they figure out the SACD technology, they will probably be able to make those units really great for CD and SACD.
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albertporter
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What has been suggested here by others is exactly what I did. My previous player was the same as yours, a Sony DVP 7700. I managed to sell mine for $750.00, and bought the Sony 9000ES for $1050. This $300. upgrade was the best investment I have ever made. The difference in quality of the DVD movie playback alone is worth the price, and once the 9000 is broken in, you will never regret the performance gain it provides in CD playback. In my opinion, the SACD format is free at this point, and should you choose not to purchase SACD software right now, at least your options are open.
evansdad
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Get better speakers.....
argent
245 posts
 
I think I made an error. I see above that you own the Sony XBR400. Great TV. Almost bought one. I did buy the KW-34HD1. I then returned it because it would not accept 480p from anything but the HD component inputs--not the regular component inputs. I contacted Sony customer service to inquire which of their TVs accepted progressive scan from DVD players, and this is what they said:

The current model Sony Wega Televisions do not suppport Progressive scan
DVD players. The only two models of Sony consumer TV's that do are
Projection TVs: KP53/61XBR300 and KP-53/61HS10 through the HD component
input they display 480 progressive as 480 progressive.

The 65" KWP64 HD1 HDTV can also display 480p as 480p.

That is why I did not buy it. I bought the 55" Mitsubishi Diamond instead. Unless you can verify that your set will support progressive scan from a DVD player you will not be able to get the full benefit of the DVP-S9000ES. The interlaced image is great, but progressive is killer. I think my suggestion about upgrading the player might not be so good after all. Unless you don't really care about progressive scan and really want the SACD. You could also upgrade the TV. Hate to have to see you do that.
once_bitten OP
36 posts
 
Thanx for all the responses! Keep 'em coming.
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