Description
The Sony SCD-XA9000ES is a flagship reference-grade Super Audio CD (SACD) player from Sony’s prestigious ES (Elevated Standard) series, designed for serious audiophiles and premium high-fidelity systems. Built with exceptional engineering, heavy-duty chassis construction, and advanced multi-channel capability, it delivers ultra-detailed SACD playback along with outstanding standard CD performance. Its brushed aluminum finish, precision transport mechanism, and studio-grade internal components make it one of Sony’s most respected high-end disc players, offering both stereo and multichannel playback with remarkable depth, warmth, and clarity.
Key Features
- High-end Super Audio CD (SACD) and CD playback
- Multi-channel SACD support for immersive listening
- Stereo + 5.1 channel analog outputs
- Twin large R-Core power transformers for cleaner power delivery
- 8 dedicated DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters) for superior resolution
- VC24 digital filter and Multilevel S-ADA Conversion
- Optical and Coaxial digital outputs (CD playback only)
- i.LINK (IEEE1394) digital output for SACD signal transfer
- Fixed pickup mechanism with FB chassis for vibration control
- Copper-plated chassis for improved shielding and stability
- Gold-plated analog line outputs
- Front-panel headphone output with variable level control
- CD-R and CD-RW playback support
- SACD Text and CD Text compatibility
- Premium brushed aluminum front panel and heavy-duty build
Technical Specifications
- Frequency Response:
- CD: 2Hz – 20kHz
- SACD: 2Hz – 50kHz
- Dynamic Range:
- CD: 100dB+
- SACD: 108dB+
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N): 0.0012%
- Power Consumption: 32W
- Dimensions: 430 × 130 × 380 mm
- Weight: 16.0 kg
- Power Requirement: 230V, 50/60Hz
A true collector’s piece for audiophiles, the Sony SCD-XA9000ES is built for those who demand reference-level SACD playback, timeless engineering, and uncompromising musical performance.
