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SACD player

I really hate to start a thread like this but I've been looking for a new SACD player for a couple of weeks now and am getting nowhere. I can't even settle on a brand.

What I'm looking for is the highest quality SACD player I can get for around 2,000.00. I will use it for 2 channel only. I would just like to hear some unbiased opinions before making my final decision.

My current system is Vandersteen Model 3 speakers, McIntosh MC2200 Amp, Marantz SC-11S1 Preamp. Currently using a Pioneer Elite PD-D6-J and it's starting to have some issues. Would like to replace it before it completely craps out.

I have no problem buying used if it's a quality piece.

Thank you in advance for any constructive replies.
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mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
hi samzx12:

your right in that my perceptions of brightness and warmth are different from many people. however, there still is a risk making a purchase based upon opinions on audiogon, without auditioning the component before purchasing.

i thinik you may be just as satisfied asking the manufacture as asking equipment owners.

i trust manufacturers until they either contradict themselves, or i have experienced their products and disagree with their perceptions.

let the buyer beware.

i'm not saying that some will or won't like the player, just that i and a friend consider the player lacking warmth and body.

feel free to disagree.
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samzx12
1,220 posts
 
There is nothing fatiguing about the Marantz players so thats why I question your hearing and a lot of other members here question your hearing. Sorry but you do not hear like the rest of the world evidently because what most of us hear in certain players you say the opposite. I have 2 local buddies who really like my S1 and there is nothing fatiguing about it. I do agree with what you say its always nice to hear something 1st before buying.
felitopaz
15 posts
 
I have a Marantz DV-9600 with full Underwood Hi FI mod that I put up against any modified Oppo.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
hi felitopaz:

how confident are you ?

suppose we compared your modded marantz, with a a modded oppo with tubes. would you bet that i would prefer the marantz ???
paulfolbrecht
603 posts
 
The Sony 5400 spanks the Marantz players. Yes, the Marantz players are 'warmer', but that does NOT mean they are easier to listen to or more like vinyl. IMO, they are not. They just have midbass hump and slightly rolled top end. (They are great on good material, but still not as good as the Sony on good material.)

The ModWright Sony 5400 comes within spitting distance of good material on good material.

But there is still so much more good material on vinyl (Ok, I'm talking about jazz) that vinyl still walks all over what digital gives you overall.
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