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Are there very good/audiophile blu-ray players?

As with many former players that try to be multi-format, there can be compromise.  What are your experiences with multi-format Blu-Ray players for sonic/audio qualities?  I have a decent CD and SACD collection that I play often... I am not that much of a rental for video so the sonic quality of any potential Blu-Ray machine would have the audio quality as the prime objective.  Thanks

My audio experience is extensive, Magnepan, Martin-Logan, Audio Research and all the usual suspects, and my video experience has been pretty mundane. 

whatjd
mahler123
3,380 posts
 
I have purchased the Pioneer BDP LX50.  Only had it about 2 weeks.  First impressions are positive.
helomech
1,712 posts
 
I use the Yamaha BD-A1060 for CDs and it does an excellent job. In fact, its sound quality is better than its picture quality. It's clear that Yamaha designed it with CD playback in mind because it has a "CD mode" that disables the video circuitry for less interference. Has balanced outputs which is unheard of at its current $350 price. I paid $500 a couple years ago and I feel it's a bargain even at that price.
whatjd OP
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Thank you for the input so far....good thoughts.  Jim
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