NEED A RECOMMENDATION FOR NEW CD/SACD PLAYER

Marantz.

Thanks for responding. Yes, the K-01 sounds great. I love the sound across the board on all kinds of music: orchestra, jazz, pop, acoustic, etc. The unit has a great DAC, and I also use it as the DAC for my music server (antipodes). But I guess I am used to top level equipment being 100% reliable. It is not as if it has any wear items inside the box.

Of course I will get it serviced---perhaps even updated--but I was wondering if anyone else is listening to a CD/SACD unit that they love and that is extremely reliable.

It is a drag that my system will be down for at least two weeks maybe more.

boy, I am a big fan of esoteric. I have had my UX-3 since 2006. Did have a SACD reading issue a few years ago, Esoteric repaired for free and it has been flawless since. That being said. I did hear a Playback design, forget the model number but it was their top model that I also really liked. I am wondering if all of the different filtering choices and program options on the K-01 are a problem. One of the things I liked about the Playback was less unneeded options of adjustability as I recall.

Why not Oppo? Not only is it a great value but, the customer service is the best I've ever seen.

My McIntosh MVP-871 is in for repair for the second time this year. Repairs are being done by Magnolia Audio/Video since McIntosh refused to warranty it as I purchased it as a demo. I can only assume they refused to warranty it as they anticipate problems with these units. When playing an SACD, or DVD-Audio, the unit displays,"LOADING...LOADING...LOADING," then stops. I can't think of anything more frustrating than an expensive piece of audio equipment breaking down, except maybe breaking down twice. I would consider an Oppo from all the positive reviews I have read.