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SACD Firmware issues?

Hello,
I have been wondering if anyone has had issues with their SACD players that seem to be "firmware" related. I've heard that there are numerous problems that can cause skipping and stoppage of play. I've also heard that SACD players are extra-sensitive to heat.
Anybody know more about this?

Cheers.
tfkaudio
robm321
932 posts
 
Haven't noticed either to be the case with my Sony XA-777es

Rob
guss2
50 posts
 
The only ones I'm aware of are for the SCD-1 and 777es,which result in a loud burst of noise at the end of certain discs.There is a firmware update for this,also I think the Tommy SACD and many Channel Classic recordings exhibit this behavior.Gary.
tfkaudio OP
589 posts
 
I have had problems with Tommy, as well as with other discs. Sometimes it will begin skipping until it no longer plays. If I unplug the unit and give it a rest, I can then play the disc with no problems. I have 3 SACD players and have observed similar problems on all of them. It seems to be heat-related, but I don't know this, I only suspect it. I may also be that a "reboot" occurs if you unplug the unit long enough to allow the caps to discharge.

I am surprised that nobody else has come across this. It appears to be a prevalent and disappointing aspect of SACD in my home.

None of these players exhibit any problems playing redbook, either.

Also, I heard rumblings that firmware issues were the very reason Krell discontinued their SACD player.

Cheers
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