maxg Posted January 16, 2002 Posted January 16, 2002 A friend of mine called me excitedly last night from a local audio supplier. They have offered him the Sony XA-777 SACD player at 2020 euros (about $1700 I think). This seems to be significanly below the normal asking price (around $3000) so we think it is an error. Anyway they have 2 in stock at other locations so we have ordered them both. Supposedly we will get them on Friday. Wish me luck people. ------------------ 2 * Heresy 2 (mains) 2 * Homemade horn speakers (rears) 1 * REL Strata 3 sub Accuphase E211 amp. Tube monoblocks with separate pre-amp (solid state). Marantz CD6000 player Sony NS900 SACD/DVD player Stax Headphones Humax 5400 digital satellite receiver Sharp Video 32" Sony flat screen 16:9 TV Mogami interconnects Silver Synergistic speaker cable Quote
Guest BobG Posted January 16, 2002 Posted January 16, 2002 The latest Stereophile magazine mentions that $2000 is the going street price in the US. Quote
DeanG Crossovers Posted January 16, 2002 Posted January 16, 2002 Bob - I can't believe you read that tripe ------------------ deanG Quote
mobile homeless Posted January 16, 2002 Posted January 16, 2002 I agree that Stereophile is a pale comparison of what it once was. I have basically been getting the mess since the late 70s and watching it decline was a painful undertaking. Alas, they realize it as well as the price has dropped to the Road and Track promotion territory of $11 a year. The equipment tested these days, as well as the comments, have virtually no relation to the gear I currently use. They have gradually slipped into the mainstream looking for $$ as they were hanging by a thread. John Atkinson is slipping into dementia as well.... Sad. The writing is rather dismal. But for the last six years I just keep hitting renew almost as an ode to days gone by as you cant even buy a horrid meal from a fast food shack for that price... I now am having a hard time telling the difference between the two... I think the fast food stays with you longer... kh ------------------ Phono Linn LP-12 Vahalla / Linn Basic Plus / Sumiko Blue Point CD Player Rega Planet Preamp Cary Audio SLP-70 w/Phono Modified Amplifier Welborne Labs 2A3 Moondog Monoblocks Cable DIYCable Superlative / Twisted Cross Connect Speaker 1977 Klipsch Cornwall I w/Alnico & Type B Crossover system one online / alternate components / Asylum Listing f>s> Quote
matthew2 Posted January 16, 2002 Posted January 16, 2002 Hey guys. I dont know a lot about SACD, but the sony SCD-XE670 goes for $499.99 CND. Why are the ones onthe BB everyone talks about cost $2000??? ------------------ Matthew Gatta' love klipsch Quote
justin_tx_16 Posted January 17, 2002 Posted January 17, 2002 quote: Originally posted by matthew2: Hey guys. I dont know a lot about SACD, but the sony SCD-XE670 goes for $499.99 CND. Why are the ones onthe BB everyone talks about cost $2000??? his is the Sony XA-777 not the XE670 ------------------ -justin I am an amateur, if it is professional; ProMedia help you want email Amy or call her @ 1-888-554-5665 Klipsch Home Audio help you want, email support@klipsch.com or call @ 1-800-KLIPSCH RA# Fax Number=317-860-9140 / Parts Department Fax Number=317-860-9150 ProMedia 5.1 Placement Help s> Quote
matthew2 Posted January 17, 2002 Posted January 17, 2002 Sorry, I should of been more clear/ What I ment to say, is why would you spend that much money on an SACD player, when you could get one for so much less? ------------------ Matthew Gatta' love klipsch Quote
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