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New SACD player-replacing current setup

I am using a Cambridge 840c for CD and a Pioneer Elite DV79 DVD player in "audio only" mode for SACD's. The rest of the system is Amadeus turntable with Grado Reference Sonata, Van Alstine T8+ preamp, Bryston 4BSST amp, Vandersteen 3A sig speakers.
I am interested in one of the new Marantz SA line or one of the Teac Distinction players based on the price points of $3000 or less. Any experience with these would be appreciated. I am interested in expanding my SACD collection and continuing to get the most out of my CD library.
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jon2020
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+1, Zd542.
I have the Ayre K-5 and it most definitely transformed my system entirely, bringing out the best in every other component.
alnozak
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Don't worry about your preamp- the van alstine is fine! For me, I would purchase the best marantz I could.
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jon2020
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van Alstine?
"....My system is the Marantz, a Nuforce mcp 18 preamp, the B&K amp, and Dali Mentor 6s. Nordost ICs and speaker cables...."
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jon2020
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Oops! That was Thomaswv's system. :(
zd542
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Fine isn't good enough. If you're going to spend the money, why not shoot for the best results possible, instead of just fine?
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