Sony SCD-CE595 - SACD Changer

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Clipdat
Clipdat Posts: 12,608
edited December 2013 in The Clubhouse
So, I just came across this Sony SCD-CE595 SACD changer for the wonderful price of $0. Good find?

I've never listened to an SACD before. My primary system is 2ch, do I need surround/rear channels for the full SACD experience?

Can anyone recommend any good "starter" SACDs I should check out? Any genre...

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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited December 2013
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    No surround needed. I own one of these units. It is is a great SACD player even for the asking price when it was new.If you like Elton John, start out with his SACD releases, all are very well recorded.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,206
    edited December 2013
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    Easy to get at a good price? I would start with Pink Floyd "DSOTM" and Norah Jones "Come Away With Me"
  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited December 2013
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    I own it too. Nice sounding unit. Spyro Gyra "Good to Go Go" is a great sounding SACD hybrid if you like jazz
  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,064
    edited December 2013
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    decal wrote: »
    No surround needed. I own one of these units. It is is a great SACD player even for the asking price when it was new.If you like Elton John, start out with his SACD releases, all are very well recorded.

    +1. I wasn't what you'd call an Elton fan, but I picked up several of his SACD's on the cheap and found out I like a lot of his lesser known stuff.


    Oh, I think you'll be happy with the Sony for the price:)
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
  • rtart
    rtart Posts: 817
    edited December 2013
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    There's a SACD thread, (or several) that you may want to look up. Lots of input form the Polk family.
    My 7.4.4 DIY 4k Home Theater:
    Polk LSiM 707 L-C-R, LSiM702 side surrounds, LSiM 705 rears
    Polk RC-80i x 4 In Ceiling Atmos speakers
    2 x SVS PB12/Plus 2's
    Denon X3700H
    Emotiva XPA11 Gen 3
    XBox One X 4k & BD and streaming
    Panasonic UB-420 4k player
    HD-A35 HD DVD
    Oppo BD-103D for hirez audio
    Technics SL-D2 TT, Grado Gold Cartridge
    JVC DLA-RS2000/NX7 projector
    Silver Ticket 120" acoustically transparent screen
    Berkline 090 electric recliners with Aura Bass Shakers
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,608
    edited December 2013
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    Thanks for the replies, I appreciate it.

    I was at the San Francisco Symphony on Saturday so I picked up a few SACDs:

    http://www.shopsfsymphony.org/shop/product.php?productid=1780&cat=&page=1

    http://www.shopsfsymphony.org/shop/product.php?productid=1908&cat=&page=1

    Player sounds great!