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SACD/CD player update

i have invested on analog for a long time. From vinyl to Reel to Reel, VPI turn table to tube preamp. But sometime i looked at my shelf, there are still over hundreds of SACD and red book CD over there. also some Hi-def in my hard drive. I only have an Oppo 105 to play them. I wonder if it worth to invest on a better player. Thinking about Esoteric, but i never do  A-B comparison and don't know how much i can gain. I'd like to hear some advice. Thank you.
cygnus_859
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hifiman5
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@aalenik   A Big +1 for Dan Wrights work with disc spinners.  Listening right now to the excellent Starship Troopers soundtrack on my Modwright Marantz 8005.  Huge ball of sound with sweeping dynamics.  Music has life!
hifijunky
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I just upgraded to a Esoteric K-05X. It is definately not thin sounding. Full, Robust and detailed. I am sure their more expensive models are even better.
elizabeth
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I recently purchased a Marantz SA-10 after using  dealer loan for five days.
It was the first device that really out performed my Sony SCD777ES.
And the use of the digital inputs (Toslink and SPDIF/RCA) on the SA-10 still gave me way better sound than anything I had before.
I plan on using the SA-10 mostly as a DAC playing CDs in a changer day to day.
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jafant
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elizabeth
which player(s) or transport(s) are you planning to use w/ your SA-10?
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