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Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
Mcroth, I probably have less than 80 hours on each stage. What changes have you noticed??? 
Review: Sony SCD-XA5400ES CD Player
Dave, thanks for your input. I do not have 400 hours on yet, so there could be continued change in sonics. From a physics perspective, I have a hard time believing in a significant change in sound over time. However, I will keep an open mind.I am ... 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
Branislav, I don't have a nice set of headphones, so I can't comment. However, if you are seriously considering this player, you can order it from Crutchfield and return it for a full refund if you don't like it. I think you have 60 days to return... 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
Did you guys experience a long break-in period with this player? 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
Glad I could brighten up your day. 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
ARC can no longer attain the parts necessary to fix it. 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
I bought one and think it is OK. A good deal for the price. I like my ARC CD-2 better, but it died. My main gripe is that when using the sony remote, it turns down the volume and/or mutes my Audio Research premap. Annoying!!! 
Review: Sony SCD-XA5400ES CD Player
I bought one through crutchfield and I am on the fence. I give it an 8/10. It's a good deal for the price, but there is plenty of room for improvement. Compared to my recently deceased Audio Research CD-2, the bass is less extended, has a hollow c... 
Looking for an amp for my Proac 1.5's.
My ProAc 1.5's sounded substantially better with a tube pre-amp. I had an Audio Research LS-9 (ss) and went to a LS-22 (tube, with infi cap upgrade). I couldn't believe how grainy the old LS-9 sounded compaired to the tubed LS-22.The ARC dealer in...