Sony CDP-X77ES

Refining the formula - the excellent formula !

Same bomb-proof quality as the previous versions, but with different DACs : the CDP-X77ES mainly is a "PULSE" version of the CDP-X7ESD.

Like all of Sony's "X7", the X77ES became a bestseller, too : it probably is the most common of the series, worldwide, with the CDP-X7ESD.

The drive section is arguably one of the best ever, but the DAC section of the X77ES shows a little of its age - the CDP-X777ES follower came as an clear improvement in almost all areas but this was already quite good.

hidden behind lush looks and perfect finish are :
• HDLC converter system
• 2x 50MHz Pulse D/A (CXD-2552)
• 8fs / 45Bit digital filter (CXD-1244)
• Multi-stage Noise Shaping
• Direct Digital Sync
• Super Servo III
• AL base unit (BU-1D + KSS-280A)
• Gibraltar tray
• Frame and Beam chassis
• Acousticaly Sealed Tray
• Copper-plated chassis
• Non-magnetic rigid aluminium top cover
• analogue and digital dedicated transformers
• Ceramic feet
• coaxial/optical digital outputs
• fixed/variable analog outputs
• balanced outputs
• ...17kg !


The CDP-X77ES was available in black with square sideburns (EU, US ; "B" suffix) and champagne with rounded glossy sideburns (EU, JP ; "N" suffix).