SCD-1 vs McIntosh MCD500
The MCD500's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the SCD-1's 105 dB and its thd 0.002% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,500
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the SCD-1
The Sony SCD-1 is a two-channel Super Audio CD and CD player introduced in 1999, recognized as Sony's first commercially released SACD player. It plays stereo SACDs and conventional audio CDs using separate optical pickups optimized for each format, combined with advanced digital filtering options for CD playback selectable from the front panel. The player uses a top-loading transport mechanism with a massive anti-resonant chassis and rigid base structure for vibration control, weighing approximately 26.5 kg and measuring 430 x 149 x 436 mm. Outputs include both unbalanced RCA and balanced XLR analog outputs, plus coaxial and optical digital outputs for CD playback only. A remote commander is included, and digital filter options are available for CD playback while SACD playback uses fixed filtering.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD64
- MQA Support
- No
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 105 dB
- Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
- Max Output Voltage
- 4.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Outputs
- Optical, Coaxial
- Analog Outputs
- Unbalanced RCA, Balanced XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 430 × 149 × 436 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 26.5 kg (58 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Silver with blue side panels
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions