SACD: I hope I made the right decision (players)

I already have DVD-A, so I wanted to give SACD a shot. So I ordered the ce775 for $169.99. The competion was the c222es @ $379. I compared them both on SACD and I couldn't tell the difference. As for Redbook I'll be using my recievers DAC.....but using the two channel analog there was maybe a slight edge for the ES, but not $210 of a difference. I know the ES is built better and feels better but, I play music mostly one or twice a week and I think I'll be bying more multichannel music as time progresses. I'm using MID-FI components for playback (ONKYO/POLK) so I don't think I was going to benefit that much from the ES sound.....And with the money saved I need to buy the switch boxes to use both dvd-a and SACD formats and also more cables !!!....

 

You did the right thing, friend. Always make it worth your while.

We're hoping for lots of SACDs for Xmas...

 

Gary, the c222es has an analog 5.1 connection, I beleive it's a Multi-channel component.

 

Anthony,

Can I ask where you ordered the CE775 from? I'm trying to locate one of these, but all the stores that I'm trying both locally and online are out of stock with no more expected to arrive. Any leads are greatly appreciated.

PM me if that's preferable.

Thanks,

Dan

 

The only ones available in these parts are store demo models, FWIW. I snagged one from a local Best Buy yesterday for $125, as a matter of fact.

 

danstone, I purchased it from MusiciansFriend.com as of Friday they had 19 new in stock. $169.99

 

The 775 is an excellent player.

 

I found a Sony 775 in the box about a month ago at a Circuit City, and I really enjoy it.

Also consider that the 775 is a really great 16/44 CD player (good to know just in case the SACD format goes the way of Betamax!) I've been enjoying old cd's I haven't listened to in quite a while with this player. I'm sure it's not magic, but I am digging the music so I really don't care why, know what I mean? Even for a cd player, the price is right.

I do however, for whatever reason, seem to enjoy the SACD's more than the DVD Audio discs, don't know why. SACD just seems easier I guess. I hope the Stones SACD's spur The Beatles' camp into action. Wouldn't it be great if they put those Beatles records out as nice flat transfers, monos and stereos? Maybe I'm deaming.....

Michael

 

Both Todd Fredericks and I are enjoying our 555es's still. a bit more money, but then it probably depends on your associated equipment. For what you have you made a good choice . A 222ES is just a 775 with armor!

 

Anthony, as I said on another forum, I think you got a very good player for the money. I prefer the 'C222ES, but the bottom line is that you will be enjoying SACD for a mere $169. Can't beat that. Let us know your impressions of SACD.