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Excellent shape Sony SCD-777ES SACD player with virtually no scratches or marks. Player functions perfectly with SACDs and CDs. With hybrid discs, it only plays the CD layer. Comes with power cord, original remote, and brass stabilizer. I ship within 1-2 days of payment and will package the player very well to protect it during shipping. This thing is built like a tank and weighs over 60 pounds.
At US$1,800, this is above the original US$1,500–US$2,500 launch-era street pricing and roughly in the zone where a top-tier vintage digital piece starts to feel fair-to-ambitious rather than cheap. It is not a bargain on raw price alone, but for an excellent-condition example of this model, the ask is still within a believable enthusiast market if it’s fully healthy and complete.
What makes it worth a look is the build and reputation: the SCD-777ES was Sony’s heavyweight two-channel SACD player, essentially a near-SCD-1 flagship piece with a serious transport, strong CD performance, and strong collector appeal. If it has the remote, clean cosmetics, and smooth read/load behavior, that adds real value; if not, use the missing pieces to negotiate, since age-related service on these big Sony decks can be a factor even when they still sound excellent.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.
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