SACD Oldskool!

Can't get the ultimate out of your SACD Collection? Shanling, a Chinese Hi-Fi manufacturer that specialises in Valve technology, may have your answer.

(shiny isn't it)

The SCD-T200C comes complete with remote control (not something your normally associate with Valve Kit). 6 Moons review the equipment back in 2003 here. Another feature is the electronic volume control which enables you to connect the SCD-T200C directly to a power amplifier or active speakers, bypassing the need for a preamplifier.

This allows you to team it with the SP-80C Dual Monoblock Amplifier, meaning there are actually two individual amplifiers, one for each speaker, left and right. This gives you better performance over just one integrated unit due to the complete isolation of audio signals and power supplies.

I'd be saving your pennies though... the SCD-T200C will set you back a cool $3,995 and team that with the SP-80C and looking just short of $9,000. But you must admit it's pretty impressive looking gear.