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Best reasonably priced SACD player?

First time I've ever started a thread asking for "the best" of anything because I generally dislike such discussions. However, although I have redbook covered pretty well, I've been buying more CD/SACD *hybrid discs and am curious about the SACD layers. For the purpose of this discussion "reasonably" priced would be up to $1200. Also prefer volume control because I don't use a pre-amp.
Thanks!

* Mostly because a lot of titles of interest to me are only available as hybrid discs.
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dan6054
37 posts
 
I also agree on the Sony SCD-XA5400ES.
I'v been using it for 3 years.
Its a great sounding CD player.
I haven't used it for SACD's, which is plays. 
corelli
1,005 posts
 
If you love music go with the Marantz 8005.  My Oppo 83se is very nice but for music it's no brainer.  Just pop the cover and look at what your money bought.  More importantly, listen to how natural your SACD collection will sound.
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ronkent
371 posts
 
i have now moved into using all PS Audio for the front end (DMP and DSD).
But before that i only used Marantz single play units and the best one was the limited edition black pearl.  really great sound.
herndonb
124 posts
 
<Oppo dealer disclaimer>
The BDP-105D is a remarkable SACD player, that also happens to do nearly everything else, including DSD64 playback from the front USB jack.  It's hard to find fault with the amazing sound quality, excellent reliability, and unprecedented value.  

shydog17
17 posts
 
The Oppo is a no brainer. Reasonably priced. Sounds great. Can't go wrong. 
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