best SACD player

gpana

Update us- did you purchase a CD/SACD player?

Happy Listening!

A used Esoteric is tremendous value. There is a used Esoteric X-03 on A’gon right now for $3,500:

Esoteric X-03

In 2017 I bought a used Esoteric DV-50S for $900. It is now 18 years old and still going strong. Are there newer units that can best it? Absolutely! But not for $900.

I tested its DAC against my Denafrips Venus II. The Venus had a slight edge over the DV-50S. But it was very close.

YMMV.

@gpana 

Denon dcd-a110 110th anniversary edition sacd player is awesome. Built like a tank. The Redbook playback is detailed, slightly warm timbre which creates a big soundstage. The SACD is excellent.