Sony non-DVD CD/SACD 5-disc changer coming....for $149.88

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  • bknauss
    bknauss Posts: 1,441
    edited August 2004
    Originally posted by madmax
    I am going to wait for the unit with a 0-10Ghz frequency response to come out. :D
    madmax

    Why, so you can annoy all of the dogs and cats in the neighborhood? ;)
    Brian Knauss
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  • setzer808
    setzer808 Posts: 173
    edited August 2004
    Quick question...does the unit come with cables for the 5.1 analog output? I know they would be of the cheap variety, but just curious.
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  • setzer808
    setzer808 Posts: 173
    edited August 2004
    Got one....loving it...more details soon...sleep now.... (will say that if you are considering a purchase, go for it!).....Zzzzz Zzzzz
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited August 2004
    setzer808,

    Would love to hear your comments. I found the CE595 to be amazingly good with SACD. Also not bad at all on CDs.
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  • setzer808
    setzer808 Posts: 173
    edited August 2004
    Ok, here are some more of my thoughts on the CD595.

    Its sound quality on SACD's is simply excellent. Listening to some Dark Side of the Moon, Tito Puente, Bruebeck (sp?), and a Samper of various classical performances has been a treat. The ability to easily switch between 2channel and multi-channel version on SACD is great. Also switching over to the CD layer on the hybrid discs really helps to showcase the advantages of SACD's increased sound quality.

    I was quite afraid that going from my Marantz I would lose some standard CD performance. Well, if I did, I certinally can't tell. The performance of standard CD's on the CD595 is a good as I could hope. High's are clear and bass is full and detailed. From Nora Jones to the Blue Man Group CD listening has been great.

    The build quality is solid, no complaints there. The lack of a set of standard stereo outputs for 2channel non-sacd playback is an odd choice I think, especially since I can find no way to make the CD595 output to the subwoofer channel when playing a standard CD and when connected to my 5.1 inputs.

    Its not really that bad, the bass I get from my 55i's more than sufficient for most recordings, and I can always use the optical out to my receiver...though I actually prefer the DAC of the Sony to my Yamaha when it comes to redbook CD's. I may just buy a set of Y-adapters and run the Front L/R to both my receivers 5.1 inputs and its standard CD input.

    All in all, its a wonderful player...and a changer no less, that provides excellent sound quality, good looks, and a price that barely over that of standard 5 disc CD-only changer...a definite win.

    If anyone has any specific questions, I'm more than happy to answer what I can.
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  • Mjr7531
    Mjr7531 Posts: 856
    edited August 2004
    Originally posted by therockman
    The natural timbre of a flute or a violin can be prevalent at the triple overtone frequency of 3X 17,000 hz, and the quadruple overtone of 4 X 17,000 hz. Quite a lot of musical information up there in upper register.

    I never heard that before (Sorry I couldn't resist the pun.) Yes there probably is musical information up there. And if those amps can really reproduce 5-100,000 hertz like they claim, then those tones will be only a burden to your Amp. Remember, not only can we not hear above 20-24kHz, our speakers generally can't produce much above that either, just food for thought.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited August 2004
    The Sony ES version of the CE595, the C2000ES, is about to be unleashed in September for $400.00. So what does the extra $250.00 buy you? (other than Sony ES' 5 year warranty) Here's a preview....

    http://home.comcast.net/~bentvalve/misc.htm
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  • setzer808
    setzer808 Posts: 173
    edited August 2004
    Well...the features of the ES version are...of course, a little better.The additional outputs are quite nice of course. The difference in remotes is likely not an issue to anyone using a universal, but could be if additional remote functions are available.

    However, from the description of the differences I'd wager one would have a VERY hard time discerning a difference in sound...of course that is speculation.

    I guess the question might be...IF both units provide the equal or very similar sound quality, is $250 worth the extra features.

    For my $140 I'm happy :D
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited August 2004
    The SCD-CE595 is probably one of the best audio bargains out there. Following in the footsteps of its predecessor, the CE775.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited August 2004
    Originally posted by setzer808
    However, from the description of the differences I'd wager one would have a VERY hard time discerning a difference in sound...of course that is speculation.
    Be carefull what you wager. I have a SCD-CE775 and did own a SCD-C222ES until just recently. I think the comparison between them would be similar to the CE595 and the C2000ES. The difference in SACD playback was somewhat difficult to discern....however....there was a definite improvement in redbook performance with the ES model which made it well worth the increase in price.
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  • setzer808
    setzer808 Posts: 173
    edited August 2004
    Hence the "speculation" :cool: Gotta cover my bases...hehe
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    Yamaha RX-V681 A/V Reciever
    Sony SCD-CE595 SACD Player
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited October 2004
    Now, the CE595 is a bigger bargain at $127.00 at J&R.
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  • setzer808
    setzer808 Posts: 173
    edited November 2004
    Still loving mine, for $127 I recommend a lo of you who might be on the fence give it a go.
    Polk CS245i Center
    Polk RT55i Mains
    Polk RT25i Rears
    Polk PSW-350 Sub -in storage.
    Yamaha RX-V681 A/V Reciever
    Sony SCD-CE595 SACD Player
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited February 2005
    Review of Sony SCD-CE595 at enjoythemusic.com.
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