Opinions for following internet deals...THANKS

[nutcracker]

Hi folks,
I'm in a process of upgrading my system, and I'm thinking either to upgrade my existing cd-player with a dac (such as the Musical Fidelity), or to replace it with a new fine sacd player (in case no need for dac). I have found the following deals on internet dealers.
Musical Fidelity small-X series -combo of 3 (X-DAC v3, X-10 v3, X-PSU v3) for $1200 (original $1800)
Sony SCD-XA9000ES for $1799 (original $3000)

These look like very good deals to me. As for sacd player, I have initially considered the Music Hall Maverick ($1500) or possibly the Underwood modified model ($1999). But since then I've found that the Sony xa9000es price dropped significantly to $1800 or so on internet. why so cheap? is it in a process of being replaced? I appreciate and welcome any opinion or comment. THANKS

[Adz]

Grab the Sony and get it modded by this guy. He specifically works on the 9000es to achieve its greater potential. Click on Component Mods in the upper left corner and then click on Sony 9000es.

http://www.empiricalaudio.com/

[Snap]

Nutcracker,
The only thing that I would warn you about is make sure that you are getting your stuff from an Authorized ETailer! If you do not you will not have the warrenty. Plus some people out there are selling B-Stock and saying it is brand new.

[Shane Martin]

The only thing that I would warn you about is make sure that you are getting your stuff from an Authorized ETailer! If you do not you will not have the warrenty

Of course it won't matter if he is going to mod it anyway.

[Snap]

true, :agree: missed that part Shane even better point!