SACD Player w/Tube output & Bal out

Disclaimer: I am a Xindak dealer.

The SCD-2 is a TRUE dual differential balanced design. FYI...There is also an SCD-1, which is the same as the SCD-2, but with solid-state output stages.

The Xindak is the REAL deal. The sonics and build-quality FAR exceed it's asking price ($1695 retail as stated above).

The reason it is so inexpensive, made in China. If this player were designed/manufactured in the US, Europe, etc., I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if it sold for over $3000.

I will say this, we dropped the Shanling line in favor of the Xindak. The Xindak is a MUCH better player than the CD-T100 in Redbook, and of course you get SACD with the Xindak.

US distributor for Xindak is top-notch and a genuine pleasure to work with (Jay Bertrand of Bertrand Audio Imports). We also carry the Dared line that Jay imports.

Warning: I have been told that there is apparently a gentleman bringing these units into the US behind the US distributor's back (username of Shamanjr on Audiogon). Please be aware that if you purchase one of these units, the US warranty will NOT be honored (you will have to send it back to China for service).

Please don't hesitate to let me know if anyone has any specific questions on the Xindak.

Best Regards...Mike - Father & Son Audio

Mike-

Does it play CD-Rs? I haven't had a chance to get/see/listen to one yet from Jay or my local dealer.

thanks
-Ed

Hello Ed. Yes, according to Jay it will play CD-R's, but I haven't tried it personally.

Regards...Mike - Father & Son Audio

Well,,, I don't think many would be interested in the Redbook CD section but would be very interested in the players SACD section and especially using the 6dj8 type out put stage. Let's say,,, how does the players SACD section compare to the Sony SACD-1? Is it's SACD sound as well as the SACD-1 by Sony or the top Marantz model? This my be winner if it's sound is first rate. This player would be very compatiable to a high quality 2 ch Bal Tube system. How does it sound? The price is right for many with good systems to jump in and give SACD a try.

I am also interested in user feedback regarding this player, but would like to know about CD and SACD playback quality. My goal is to eliminate the DAC and have a standalone player for CD and SACD.

Regards