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Best SACD player under $1500?

I was looking at the Music Hall Maverick since I don't need multichannel, but I heard so many complaints about quality control that I've just about ruled it out.

I like the idea of going with a smaller company (instead of Denon, Marantz, Sony, Yamaha, etc.) but I can't spend megabucks.

Modest system will be built around Soliloquy 5.3s and an integrated amp to be purchased in the near future.

Any suggestions?
apspr
skipaulamusic
15 posts
 
I TOTALY AGREE WITH Rcprince FOR EXACTLY THE SAME REASONS.A USED SCD-777ESWILL BE THE BEST FOR MONEY AND CAN BE MODDED TO STATE OF THE ART. SKIP
pawlowski6132
592 posts
 
Despite noting your desire to NOT go with a larger company, I would recommend the Marantz 8260. I have not had any issues. In Stereophile's Recommended Components for two years running. Plus, it's WAY under $1,500. Put the extra dough in software and/or cables!
lkdog
417 posts
 
Agree with the Sony recommendations.
Another alternative for slightly more money ($1100+ used and $550 for mod) is a used Marantz SA14 modded by TRL.

A new unit alternative is a Sony 2000ES modded by TRL which you can get for probably $800+ total.

Good luck.
brainwater
520 posts
 
The new marantz 9500 can be had for right at 1500 . The underrated Xindak SCD 2 is another bargin player that is good on both sacd and redbook.
robm321
932 posts
 
there are a few. I have the Sony xa777es modded. I got it used for about $1,500. The SACD is great. The redbook is really good. As much as I hear people complaining that the redbook wasn't very good on this player. I keep comparing it to other players hoping to make a change, but it keeps beating other players in the price range. I assume those comments were for the stock player's redbook performance which I haven't heard. Mine was modded from the start.
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