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Best CD AND SACD Player under 1000

Folks - looking to get rid of my Sony DVP7000 and get an amazing CD player that will do SACD, too, for under $1k. I have absolutely no need for DVD, as this is a dedicated 2-channel audio system. I'd also like to have an aftermarket modification upgrade path, though not initially.
leftistelf
jschrimpf
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I've heard many positive comments about the Marantz 8260 SACD/CD player for both SACD and redbook playback. It can be found for around $900. You may alse be interested in a Sony SCD-555ES SACD/CD changer for around $600 from Oade.com. SACDMods.com will be modding 555s soon.

Best wishes.
leftistelf OP
87 posts
 
Those of you who have modded your units - how have the companies warrantied their work? I'm a bit concerned with having problems...
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nrchy
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I bought my SCD 777es as a dealer demo and paid $1000. It seems like the used price for these should be around that range by now. You did not mention, or I missed it, but are you willing to buy used gear? There should be some real deals for you.
leftistelf OP
87 posts
 
I'm definitely willing/wanting to buy used gear.
platsolos
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Any others out there with experience in these players? I am also intrigued by SACD and have been looking at the Marantz SA-14 and SA8260, Philips 1000 and 962, and Sony 777ES and 9000ES.

Anyone out there who would recommend one over the other from a head to head experience?
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