really wouldnt suggest dropping alot of $$$ into a digital source right now.
things are changing too rapidly and the deprecation is horrendous. ie the philips 963 ($400 new) can take on any digital cd/dac of 2-3 years ago in $2500 range.
i would look at the marantz sa 8260 or the sa12/14...the redbook is incredible and it has sacd ( the redbook is damn close to the sacd).
the musicality is unusual in a digital source at any price. would suggest bying with a warranty... there have been TOC / transport/servo problems.
the sa8260 can be had for $700 to $800, definitly worth a audition.
hope that helps !!!
mike
things are changing too rapidly and the deprecation is horrendous. ie the philips 963 ($400 new) can take on any digital cd/dac of 2-3 years ago in $2500 range.
i would look at the marantz sa 8260 or the sa12/14...the redbook is incredible and it has sacd ( the redbook is damn close to the sacd).
the musicality is unusual in a digital source at any price. would suggest bying with a warranty... there have been TOC / transport/servo problems.
the sa8260 can be had for $700 to $800, definitly worth a audition.
hope that helps !!!
mike