Sony SCD-C555ES SACD Changer

dorokusai
dorokusai Posts: 25,577
edited October 2009 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Sony SCD-C555ES SACD (Multi-Channel) Changer - 9/10 - Black - *SOLD* to Shack

This has been one of my personal unit(s) since 2003 and my stand-by unit for when I was in between higher end transports. I love this changer and it's probably the most sought after and highly modded changers in any of the Sony ES CDP lineup. It's built like a tank and I can't remember if I installed Dynamat underneath the top plate or not....so you may have bonus vibration dampening.

I am the original owner and it was purchased brand new in 2003. It's in perfect working condition and in absolutely stellar physical condition. The unit has been lightly used since it was always a secondary piece and I've owned 20-30 other CD players between 2003-2009.

Specifications:

•5-disc changer
•Plays multichannel SACDs, stereo SACDs, standard CDs, audio CD-Rs, and audio CD-RWs
•Frame-and-plate chassis
•Single lens with separate optical pickups for SACD and CD
•CD-R/W playback
•SACD/CD Text display
•Disc exchange
•Dual R-core power transformers
•Aluminum front panel
•Analog outputs for SACD (5.1-channel) and CD; optical and coaxial digital outputs for CD
•Multichannel bass management and level control
•Remote control
•SACD playback specifications:
•Frequency response 2-50,000 Hz
•0.0015% THD
•105+ dB dynamic range
•16-15/16"W x 5-7/16"H x 17-3/8"D

The connections have been treated with CAIG Pro-Gold and it's packed to withstand an atomic blast in unmarked, factory packaging from Sony Laredo.

I'm sorry that I don't have better pictures but I boxed it up before I realized that fact. The pictures below are of the actual unit in my rack, prior to being boxed up.

Includes: Original everything.

KCAHSS003SE555CDCS
CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,450
    edited September 2009
    Mark,

    Very Nice setup. what amp is that? she is a BEAST..
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2009
    Thanks TFLF...it's described in my system showcase.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,450
    edited September 2009
    105 lb's???? HOLY CRAP!!:cool:
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited September 2009
    105 lbs? Pffft.

    That changer is a killer player. Matt at sacdmods dot com uses it as reference for his mods. He modded a 9100 ES for me and he said my player got "close" to the 555. Well, some of you might remember that I had a hard time picking between the 9100ES and my Marantz Reference, so that 555 must be something.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited September 2009
    Awesome system-Good Luck with the Sale!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2009
    I have another 555ES that's been fully modded with a custom option, from Matt Anker at www.sacdmods.com

    http://sacdmods.com/C555ES.htm
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited September 2009
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    105 lb's???? HOLY CRAP!!:cool:

    :rolleyes: That would be:
    105+ dB dynamic range

    The 555 weighs in between 25-28 lbs.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited September 2009
    He asked about the BBQ and was commenting on the weight of the amplifier Shack daddy :)
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,022
    edited September 2009
    Damn, I thought they'd bury that Sony SACD/CD player with you. :D

    I've heard this player many, many times at Mark's house and it's what they say about it. Good deal here folks.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2009
    Last price drop before I just lock it in storage....including shipping as well.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • bluecomet
    bluecomet Posts: 1,118
    edited October 2009
    Did I miss something concerning a price drop. Is the unit 325.00 including shipping or did the price drop to something else. It is tempting.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2009
    Updated....$300 including shipping.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited October 2009
    Sold
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2009
    Cool, thanks Shack. You can pay by making sure Patrick wakes up naked, in the bushes @ Polkfest.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,098
    edited October 2009
    Glad this stayed en famile.....GREAT player.

    Shack, if you think that modded player that you got from me is good (and it is)....send that to Matt Anker to be modded....it's simply amazing.

    BDT
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2009
    I have a hotrod version from Matt and it's very very nice.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited October 2009
    TroyD wrote:
    Glad this stayed en famile.....GREAT player.

    Shack, if you think that modded player that you got from me is good (and it is)....send that to Matt Anker to be modded....it's simply amazing.

    BDT

    Your are right...but I probably need to sell the modded SCD775 first. I may put that up for sale to finance the mods to the 555.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,098
    edited October 2009
    If that's the case, bring it to PF...I'll buy it back from you.

    BDT
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited October 2009
    TroyD wrote:
    If that's the case, bring it to PF...I'll buy it back from you.

    BDT

    Deal. I'll bring it.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2009
    I have the 9100 modded and am very happy with it. I can't imagine what the 555 would be like. Congrats to the buyer..and the seller.
    Testing
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