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Decent SACD?

Guys, thinking to buy a first for me 'new format' source... Heard of some cheap ones, not very good things; about pretty expensive ones - they're too expensive yet :)
Are there any decent, recommended SACD (or DVD-A) players in range of $1500 - $2500, that also would be capable of really good CD playing?
dmitrydr
rsbeck
887 posts
 
The Redbook performance of the Sony SCD XA777ES
CD/SACD player is excellent.
lenardd
24 posts
 
I agree with you Rsbeck. RedBook performance is VERY VERY GOOD. I have owned the XA777ES.

I'm currently considering getting the Consonance SACD 2.0 player which is based on the XA777ES transport and DACs. One should be able to purchase it for under $2300. 2.0 model is 2ch. The 1.0 is multichannel.

For a dealer....see www.audiolon.com. Player details can be had at http://www.operaudio.com/Html/Opera-Products-NEWPRODUCTS-CD.htm
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
The Sony won't be outperformed by any dedicated player I have listened to at its $2,000 (New) price point. But...I say that because I like it's laidback sound, if you like a player that is forward sounding then those players are on the market also. All players at your price point should sound very good no matter what you play on them but in the end it is always best to let your own ears be the judge.

Dave
tonyp54
130 posts
 
Ben_...btw, What cd player are you using that beat the Ikemi? I own one, that I have been very pleased with, but am always looking for ways to upgrade.

Also, just to stay on topic, I think you need a dedicated redbook player to get the most out of that format at this time, unless your willing to spend $10K or more.
arthursmuck
447 posts
 
ditto on the denon 2900
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