Ah WM,

I see that you're back! I was just about to file a 'missing person report' with Interpol but I thought I'd check the forum one more time, just in case. I'm glad I did, though.

Anyway guys, the player is indeed the Capitole Mk2 which I have never heard but which has been recommended more times than I've had hot dinners. Anyway, being an open-minded guy, I thought I'd put it on the list for an audition. Once the new distributor here in Lawrieville get's his act to together, I'll give it a listen. Considering I am double digit years away from the age of 45 years, I wonder if I should wait until then to check out the player as I might enjoy the sound of the player more -  ain't that right WM?

Greg  - it looks like you guys have been checking my notes. The Tri-Vista is one player that I have not yet heard (although I've heard the DAC) but I put it on the list anyway where it is in direct competion to the Krell SACD Standard (which I have heard before). Here, the Trivista is around EUR 2,000 more expensive (dealer retail prices) than the Krell SACD Standard so that will be taken into account as well vs the performance of both players and they will be judged more on their red-book perfomance than their SACD performances. Anyway, just to keep this thread "on topic", what has been your experiences with your SCD-1 in terms of CD vs SACD and would you be able to tell them apart in a blind-test?  Also, does the SCD-1 groove man, does it really groove, as their prices are so attractive right now?

Enjoy the music,

Lawrie.