SACD player that will read the SACD layer

Some players like Denon always default to the SACD layer. With my Oppo, you can set the default order any way you want.

"09-09-15: Jfrech
I'll have to echo Kr4. I've owned Esoteric and dCS. Never had this issue..."

I would hope so, since those players cost more than some peoples cars.

Depending on your specific player, but some players have a setting that will allow you to set the default. You might want to check that, if not have you tried a lens cleaner?
Since the SACD requires a finer laser it may have some dust and the player is just doing what it can do.

Thank you. I have not yet had an OPPO. The players I have had have been a bit mainstream. Sony, Marantz, Denon, Music Hall and some others I am not remembering. Some have had settings to set the redbook or SACD layer, but that has not always made a difference.

The current Dennon has a default setting, but has not made much difference.

I am in the market to get a new/used player and want to make sure my choice will read the SACD layer on hybrid discs.

Any suggestions on players you like the sonic qualities of would be appreciated.

Seems some high end companies are not offering SACD players.

Also, are there outboard DACs that process the SACD layer on discs?

...as a P.S., I do have a laser cleaning disc, but not sure if it cleans the SACD laser?