whats the best sacd plaer for around $1500.00

[fattner]

Look only one person replied about tube player ,so I thought that I must ask about Solid State sacd players to get a better mix.I did go listened to the new Mac Intosh sacd player but for $3700.00,I just cant afford it,it did sounded very good though! any suggestions ??? Harry PS hope everyone out there had a great thanksgiving!!! :P

[Glen B]

The Cambridge Azur 840C at $1,375 is in your budget range.

[Ovation]

The Cambridge Azur 840C at $1,375 is in your budget range.

It doesn't play SACDs, though (it will play the hybrid redbook layer, of course).

[littlesaint]

I still think the Oppo 980H with a good outboard DAC like the Benchmark DAC1 is hard to beat, unless you go used for something more high-end like a Marantz SA-11 (which is still going to be ~$2000.00) or a modded Sony SCD-777ES.

[rick c]

kind of like the lexicon rt10.

[8thDwarf]

I think[?] the Marantz SA8001 @ under a grand keeps it DSD native to the analog outputs. :T

[avrtRick]

Harry,

Back to tubes,have you tried anything from SHANLING,or ESOTERIC
I dont know the prices of any,but since I live in australia,depending on where you are situated you might be able to get one around your dollar.

[Glen B]

It doesn't play SACDs, though (it will play the hybrid redbook layer, of course).

Thanks for that reminder.

[Ovation]

I think[?] the Marantz SA8001 @ under a grand keeps it DSD native to the analog outputs. :T

My humble Marantz DV6400 keeps it DSD native to the analogue outputs, so if that is the main concern, its current equivalent should do the same (DV6600?--haven't kept up with the more recent models).

[zmanbands]

Modded Sony DVP 9000ES

Buy a used 9000 ES. Thousands were sold at $1500 but they are $325 used only 7 years later. Very good build. Sounds great as is. Have Vacuum state mod it to level 6 for about $1700 at your conveniece. Now you have a $10K plus unit that kills all competition up to that price point. Warranty 5 years parts and labor. That's what I did and WOW WOW!!!

[DelRay]

A used Shanling SCD-T200 can be had for under $1500. I've heard good things about this one.

[Chas_T]

Unless Santa comes early, I do not think you could score an Esoteric for your budget.

[avrtRick]

My bad,