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My new Sony DAV-FC7 system is working just fine after I set it up 3 weeks ago. The installation was easy -- it has those new, handy, plug-in speaker wires that have ends like a telephone outlet: just plug the green one into the green socket. Easy! They even give you a reasonable amount of speaker cord, which is generous.

The remote is very nice, and easy to use.

SACD's sound awesome. This is my first experience and I am impressed.

The system even played some home-burnt DVD's that my previous Sanyo player had big-time problems handling. The Sony was a snap.

I also enjoy the "sound field" option, where you can scroll through the sound settings you'd like: i.e. "concert hall", "2-speaker stereo", "Sony Studio A-B- or C".

My only complaint is that the 5 disc player is tricky to use. For instance, when disc 1 is finished, it proceeds to play disc 2. But I don't want it to play disc 2. Then you have to re-shuffle back to disc 1 in order to eject it, and that takes a few minutes. So, my suggestion is that you pre-load your favorite 5 discs and leave it that way. It's not made for easy switching. I wouldn't throw out your old cd player!

One more item: I live in a small apartment in the city. This system is perfect for my space. I have a nice entertainment "bubble" in my apartment. The system even has a "night mode" setting so I can watch my movie in surround at night but not freak out the neighbors. I can't comment on how the system would play in a larger space, but for my needs it is perfect.

i just got thism system dav-fc7. set up was easy but the store didnt tell what other cables i needed. easy to use but i have one problem. i didn't investihgate or was told by the store that thee remote commaner is not universal, so it will only run the system and the tv. i also have a satellite box and a vcr so i have to use 2 remotes. i don't like that and contacting sony by email and phone were horrible if they even answerd my quesstion. i evem purcjased another sony universal remote that is supossed to work any sony component right out of the box. it din't and the original renmote will not let anyotheer remote learn from it. this is a consciprary on sony part and this syystem is going back to the store..final quote don't buy sony their customer service has a lot to be desired.