sony scd777es and sacd

Erinathon: Break-in times for the SACD and CD sections of the SCD 777ES are long. 200 hours minimally for each of the sections. I had a similar concern as yours before because I ignored to break-in the SACD section. I think the entire DSD transfer and playback technology preserves more musical information presented at the recording venue, i.e. a more accurate fascimile of the musical event. There will be an impact at playback if there were one recorded. Try Telarc/Dukas Sorcerer's apprentice. This a dual layer disk that allows you to compare 16/44.1 v. SACD. John

I agree. The images that once extended well beyond the boundaries of the speakers are gone, width and height. Depth I have not noticed a deficiency. And this is compared to my stock MSB DAC. Even the few SACD's I have don't compare. The appeal of my system was the imaging, CJ tube,Spica. With the new SACD player it is not there. Also the better recorded CD's and especially DAD's sound "crisper". I do get the feeling I am listening to a superior format with SACD, but somehow there is just more between me and the software with the Sony 777. Mine is broken in and I even switched the the player to the custom setting with little improvement.

Patience.. You need a good 400 hours of playback before this player opens up. I have the SCD-1 and it took a FEW months of listening before it became world class. I never had a piece of audio gear take so long to break in. I owned the MSB Link Dac some time ago. The Sony is So much better, its not even a fair comparison. Be patient and you will be pleased. mike