i just bought an sa- 10 and am extremly impressed. i would also reccomnd this piece of equipment
Hypothetical - CD or SACD Player?
I'd like to hear some of your sentiments please. In the $1000 to $2000 price range (new or used), would my money be better spent on a CD player or an SACD player? Assume that whether or not I already have the discs to play is not an issue. Also ignore the myriad factors necessary to make a fully informed data-driven decision. I've read all the reviews I could find, but now am just looking for some good old-fashioned opining. But please, only from those who have spent some serious time listening to both formats. Thanks.
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Hi Alex, Thanks for your reply. Further questions - As examples, it looks like a used Sony SCD-1 can be had for around $2K, and a used Marantz SA14 for about $1K. Would you say that neither of these would be a wise choice compared to a "better" CD player? Is the SA-10 (and its price) the break point at which SACD players begin to shine? Mike |
If you really are limited at $2k for a CDP and if SACD is not a priority, I think your best sound for the buck is in the redbook arena -- at least when considering new CDP prices. But, if you are invested in SACD and you have a sufficiently resolving system, then save your pennies and keep an eye on the used market for well reviewed universals. |
Why not have both? A gently used Denon 5910 can be had within your budget. You could also get a modded 3910 for the same bucks. http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?dgtlplay&1196975244 OR http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?dgtlplay&1197066727 -RW- |
I don't really believe one has to spend lots of money to hear the difference between SACD/DVDA and CD. Of course you can get better performance at a higher price, it's not always the case. I have a Denon 5910ci that does a great job. Although not inexpensive, it is much less so than many so called Hi-End machines. |
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