Best affordable SACD player that does superb CD's

Oh yea, CD playback is good on both these players at that price range. Not stellar mind you as this price range will limit what you can expect. Though the SACD and DVD-Audio were exceptional.
Hope this helps you in your search.

The Oppo DV-970H or DV-981HD are available for about $100, at that price, why not give them a shot? If not good enough, then look for something pricier.

The Sony 555ES 5 disc changer of that era was a pretty nice player also.

5 disc carousel woo-hoo! ;)