RE: Sony presents a new SACD player, SCD-XE800

Posted by Christine Tham (R) on July 20, 2010 at 03:56:46

In Reply to: RE: Sony presents a new SACD player, SCD-XE800 posted by jpbeckaudio on July 19, 2010 at 17:41:35:

*** Do you recall if the idea of "high resolution audio" was at all a concern there? Or was it mostly convenience? ***

Difficult to answer this question properly as it depends on the individual, and Japan is a surprisingly diverse and individualistic society despite stereotypes of Japanese in the Western media.

I am sure SACD has a loyal and dedicated follower base, and both HMV Japan and Amazon Japan have a strong SACD catalog (I've purchased some European SACDs from Japan that I've never seen elsewhere, not even in the UK).

But don't expect your typical Akihabara store or Yodobashi to focus on high end. That would be like expecting to see high end at Frys in the US or Harvey Norman in Australia.

I did not see the ultra high end stores that are typically found in Singapore or Hong Kong, but I'm sure they are around somewhere. In Japan, these kind of stores will not be located at busy shopping districts and are unlikely to advertise heavily so you need a local to take you there.

I think something like the SCD-XE800 will appeal to the Japanese, and may even attract younger quality-conscious listeners on a budget. Japanese are not into 5.1 because they don't have the space and a dedicated listening room large enough to house a 5.1 system is probably out of reach for most Japanese.

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Topic - Sony presents a new SACD player, SCD-XE800 - bquisp 21:11:08 07/16/10 (19)

Can 5400 replacement be far behind? (nt) - Jon L 10:19:03 07/19/10 (4)

I think it's totally possible.... - Soundboy 10:59:55 07/19/10 (3)

I've always lusted after this player. - Guss2 18:19:54 07/19/10 (2)

RE: I've always lusted after this player. - jeromelang 20:08:20 07/19/10 (1)

Thanks for the post.nt - Guss2 04:51:09 07/20/10 (0)

RE: Sony presents a new SACD player, SCD-XE800 - SnaggS 05:04:54 07/19/10 (5)

Really? Why? (NT) - Kal Rubinson 07:53:32 07/19/10 (4)

RE: Really? Why? (NT) - jazz1 09:55:21 07/19/10 (3)

You might be lucky... - Allen Wright 02:05:32 07/20/10 (1)

Only time will tell!! - jazz1 03:44:13 07/20/10 (0)

RE: Really? Why? (NT) - Kal Rubinson 12:44:10 07/19/10 (0)

RE: Sony presents a new SACD player, SCD-XE800 - avsBuddy 11:06:32 07/18/10 (7)

RE: Sony presents a new SACD player, SCD-XE800 - Karltoo 09:18:45 07/19/10 (1)

Sony is releasing the BDP-S1700ES w/ SACD for $400 (nt) - Soundboy 10:15:52 07/19/10 (0)

RE: Sony presents a new SACD player, SCD-XE800 - Espen R 06:30:12 07/19/10 (0)

RE: Sony presents a new SACD player, SCD-XE800 - jazz1 22:58:38 07/18/10 (0)

RE: Sony presents a new SACD player, SCD-XE800 - Christine Tham 15:23:30 07/18/10 (2)

RE: Sony presents a new SACD player, SCD-XE800 - jpbeckaudio 17:41:35 07/19/10 (1)

RE: Sony presents a new SACD player, SCD-XE800 - Christine Tham 07/20/1003:56:46 07/20/10 (0)

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