Sony XA5400ES lack of bass when new?

Interesting query. I look forward to the responses as I have been thinking of one of these units myself.
-John

I've had mine since early June. I don't remember it being as bass shy at first listen as you seem to be experiencing. It did smooth out some over the break-in period but I thought it sounded pretty darn good right out of the box.

Compared to other good units I have tried in the past year: Lexicon RT20, Bryston BCD-1, Meridian G08, Modwright Sony 9100ES, Musical Fidelity A5; As espected, the 5400 is great for SACD playback, but quite surprising on redbook cds. That's what sold me.

Tim

Lack of bass below 100Hz is not a break-in issue. It sounds like a set-up issue to me. Re-check your connections, switches and audio menu selections.

"(Nothing below 100hz)"

If you have confirmed this with measurements, the player is defective.

Or are you speaker figuratively?

Kal