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SACD player

I really hate to start a thread like this but I've been looking for a new SACD player for a couple of weeks now and am getting nowhere. I can't even settle on a brand.

What I'm looking for is the highest quality SACD player I can get for around 2,000.00. I will use it for 2 channel only. I would just like to hear some unbiased opinions before making my final decision.

My current system is Vandersteen Model 3 speakers, McIntosh MC2200 Amp, Marantz SC-11S1 Preamp. Currently using a Pioneer Elite PD-D6-J and it's starting to have some issues. Would like to replace it before it completely craps out.

I have no problem buying used if it's a quality piece.

Thank you in advance for any constructive replies.
m_rycko
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
The Sony 5400 is still supposed to be a great player. list is $1,500 and some dealer here sells it for like $1,250 or so
marantz is another manufacturer with a good player in that range.
Trouble with used is repairs. Getting an older item fixed is getting to be hard to do.
Cheaper used players are not a big problem, they would cost more to fix than buy another one. But good quality players.. Spend $2,000 and find out a year later you cannot get it fixed. (I would be crying up a storm.)
rlwainwright
1,901 posts
 
The Oppo BDP-95 Nuforce is getting good press, might be worth a look...

-RW-
metralla
945 posts
 
Someone linked the lowest price on the 5400 I've seen here recently - from CDW. In the $900s.

I paid $1500 and it's been a wonderful acquisition.

Regards,
erikt
174 posts
 
I run the Marantz SA-KI Pearl SACD player - 2channel only.

Very musical. I think that it would be a nice match to your 11S1 pre.

Used here is about $2K or lower.
musicslug
403 posts
 
I'd check the feedback on CDW before dealing with them - it's as bad as anything I've ever seen: bait + switch, overcharging credit cards, lying about whether something's in stock, etc.
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