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Which would you choose for the better redbook CD playback: The Sony SCD-XA5400ES or the Krell SACD Standard Mark 3?

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tube_meister04-08-2013 10:27pm

czbbcl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,699 posts 04-09-2013 at 06:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would do the XA5400 and look to modwright to get the most out of the unit. Chuck
singleendedsingle Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 664 posts 04-09-2013 at 10:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What about the Marantz sa8004?
zd542 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,339 posts 04-10-2013 at 01:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I wouldn't buy either one. What is your system?
jonathan1257 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 82 posts 04-10-2013 at 12:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I recently sold my 5400 to finance a computer/ipad/DAC project. I really miss it. I haven't decided which DAC I will buy to replace it, but a part of me is tempted to go back and buy another 5400.
tube_meister OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 18 posts 04-10-2013 at 05:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for the responses so far. On the whole, my current system is on the analytical side of neutral and could use a splash of warmth.