Cheap SACD Players??
04-15-03, 02:31 AM
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Cheap SACD Players??
Hey, I've been trying to find an affordable SACD player.
I dont need one that plays dvds. I have 4 dvd players between the computer, ps2, and 2 standard.
Does anyone know of any affordable (>200) that are available now? Or any news on upcoming releases?
I dont need one that plays dvds. I have 4 dvd players between the computer, ps2, and 2 standard.
Does anyone know of any affordable (>200) that are available now? Or any news on upcoming releases?
04-15-03, 12:21 PM
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[Moving]
This is more a a hardware/shopping issue and, as such, its proper home currently is the Other Forum where I hope you will get some useful suggestions.
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04-15-03, 12:29 PM
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umm i got a sony one 5 disc carousel for around 249 i think 
that was a while back early adopter.
i got mine at best buy. sorry forgot to put where i got it from
that was a while back early adopter. i got mine at best buy. sorry forgot to put where i got it from
04-15-03, 12:58 PM
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I think the one you have has been discontinued.
I just saw one on ebay go for like $202...but still a little higher than I want to spend. For that, I might as well sell my dvd players and buy the Sony model that has dvd and SACD...Ive seen it on ebay for around 200
I just dont want to go through the trouble of selling my systems on ebay....big pain.
None of the companies have announced new "value" players coming out soon?
I just saw one on ebay go for like $202...but still a little higher than I want to spend. For that, I might as well sell my dvd players and buy the Sony model that has dvd and SACD...Ive seen it on ebay for around 200
I just dont want to go through the trouble of selling my systems on ebay....big pain.
None of the companies have announced new "value" players coming out soon?
04-15-03, 01:03 PM
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All I know is that I just picked up that new Sony that palys DVD/SACD/CD/MP3 and it is fantastic. A great DVD player and a great SACD player. I wish I'd bought it months ago.
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Re: [Moving]
Originally posted by benedict
This is more a a hardware/shopping issue and, as such, its proper home currently is the Other Forum where I hope you will get some useful suggestions.
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This is more a a hardware/shopping issue and, as such, its proper home currently is the Other Forum where I hope you will get some useful suggestions.
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Uh, I *think* that we have a little forum somewhere for hardware.
04-15-03, 07:39 PM
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Well, even without a SACD player, I bought Dark Side Of The Moon today.
I couldnt help but get it after reading the reviews...plus it was the last one they had.
Hopefully I'll be able to get something to play it on soon.
I couldnt help but get it after reading the reviews...plus it was the last one they had.
Hopefully I'll be able to get something to play it on soon.
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04-16-03, 12:29 PM
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Yes, but....
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</small>.... regardless of subsequent thread-drift, the threadstarter clealry requested information concerning a non-DVD, CD player: the DVD & Home Theater Hardware (Forum) is where people go to discuss DVD and Home Theater Equipment which is another animal albeit possibly a related one.
Thus, requests for CD players etc are akin to digi-cam threads, IMNSHO, and have their home in Other. I think that this may have been discussed here or elsewhere before but I am hot and thirsty and can't take the time to check just now [
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Originally posted by Dead
Uh, I *think* that we have a little forum somewhere for hardware.
Uh, I *think* that we have a little forum somewhere for hardware.
Thus, requests for CD players etc are akin to digi-cam threads, IMNSHO, and have their home in Other. I think that this may have been discussed here or elsewhere before but I am hot and thirsty and can't take the time to check just now [
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04-17-03, 12:17 AM
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.... regardless of subsequent thread-drift, the threadstarter clealry requested information concerning a non-DVD, CD player: the DVD & Home Theater Hardware (Forum) is where people go to discuss DVD and Home Theater Equipment which is another animal albeit possibly a related one.
Yep, this thread belongs right in Hardware.
As for cheap players, take a look at the 222ES from Sony. It is an audio only unit and should be able to be found for about $325-375. Once you start to build a collection of SACD, the 5 disc changer found on this unit will be a god send.
I have been really satisfied with my player. It may be a bit pricey for you, but remember all ES products come with a 5 year warranty in the US which means this player will be somewhat of a long term investment. Check out J and R for decent pricing on this unit.
J
04-17-03, 10:36 AM
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Originally posted by Master J
Yep, this thread belongs right in Hardware.
Yep, this thread belongs right in Hardware.
Super Audio CD
SACD is a competitive format developed by Philips & Sony and intended as a replacement for the CD
Philips and Sony have been working on an alternative specification called Super Audio CD which uses a different audio coding method, Direct Stream Digital (DSD) and the use of a hybrid disc format.
SACD is claimed to fully meet the ISC requirements and to provide a format, which is good for another 20 years. SACD offers high quality, multi-channel audio, CD compatibility, copy protection and added features. The main parameters are:
Up to 100kHz bandwidth
120 dB dynamic range
Full quality for all channels
Hybrid disc (CD and DVD)
Watermarking and copy protection
Text, graphics and video
[....]
The hybrid CD/DVD disc format allows the same disc to play on existing audio players as well as Super Audio CD players.
SACD is a competitive format developed by Philips & Sony and intended as a replacement for the CD
Philips and Sony have been working on an alternative specification called Super Audio CD which uses a different audio coding method, Direct Stream Digital (DSD) and the use of a hybrid disc format.
SACD is claimed to fully meet the ISC requirements and to provide a format, which is good for another 20 years. SACD offers high quality, multi-channel audio, CD compatibility, copy protection and added features. The main parameters are:
Up to 100kHz bandwidth
120 dB dynamic range
Full quality for all channels
Hybrid disc (CD and DVD)
Watermarking and copy protection
Text, graphics and video
[....]
The hybrid CD/DVD disc format allows the same disc to play on existing audio players as well as Super Audio CD players.
04-17-03, 05:54 PM
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Ummm, I just checked J and R for the player you mentioned and it says its only available in NY, NJ, CT, & PA. Whats the deal with that???
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04-17-03, 05:57 PM
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Doubtless Geoff will "chip in" if, in the light of observations made here, he wishes to add SACD to the Hardware/Home-Theatre forum description.
