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SACD Player

When looking for a new CD player I first considered the Classe CDP-202, since I have one of their processors and amps. But it does not support SACDs, so I looked at the Marantz SA-7S1.

Having now perused the offerings at Acoustic Sounds, I am unwilling to settle for a unit that does not include SACD multi-channel.

I am also unwilling to sacrifice superb audio.

Any suggestions?
merlinus
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czbbcl
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Sony makes a very nice unit as does Marantz. I would normally suggest the Ayre C5xe in your peice range but that unit is stereo only.
fortitudine
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Esoteric SA-60. If you want to spend more, that's possible, too. I have one and love it.
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ramy
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you can get a good condition esoteric X-01 excellent multi channel SACD player for about 5K on audiogon. In my opinion far superior to the EMM .I use to own the EMM and now I am very happy with the Esoteric.
greeni
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Oppo convert the SACD format into CD's PCM. If SACD is important to you probably need to explore other options.
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kr4
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What are you connecting it to? If you can use the direct DSD/HDMI output of the Oppo 980H, that would be ideal. (The Pioneer DV-58AV will do that as well.) If you are using the analog outputs, you would want something with better analog performance.

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