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SONY SCD-1 vs the New Generation of Competition

I have an Arcam FMJ CD23T, and must admit I am very disappointed in its sterile playback and lack of tone/bass. I primarily play Redbook CDs, and have read a lot of dated material about the full sound of the Sony SCD-1 in that mode, and am curious to know (1) if the newer generation offerings, IE MF Nuvista or Trivista, as well as any other manufacturer’s models, will deliver the full range (albeit artificial) sound of my Denon 1650AR, but in greater quality (2) also, are the new SCD-1s which are currently for sale improved at all from the original model. Thanks in advance for your opinions.
handymnami
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woodburger
143 posts
 
Stock SCD-1s are not at all what they turn into with mods. Then there's the issue of break-in - it can take quite a while depending on what mods you got. i agree that you should check Positive feedback for details!

Bob Wood
rbstehno
916 posts
 
Handymnami: instead of modifying my sony 9000es sacd/cd player, i purchased a classe cd player with hdcd. I use my sony for dvd and sacd use and the classe for redbook cd's. I am very happy with the classe. read the review in the new stereophile issue about the classe cdp unit.
handymnami OP
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Woodburger and Rbstehno:

Sorry for my delay in responding; I have been out doing comparisons and making the purchase. I ended-up liking the Cary 306/200 the best and have purchased one.

Thank you all for your help.
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