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?
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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!
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.
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.
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.
Who does the mods? Any recomendations? I have the sony 777xes and would be interested in a mod package.