Sony UPB-X1000ES as a two channel stereo SACD player

ihcho
you have certainly owned a few good players. If you liked the Arcam FMJ, seek out, the FMJ CD36.
Back to SACD. This format is still relevant in 2019 moving into 2020.There are a few Sony ES players, as well as, Pioneer Elite DV-79AVi or the newer LX-500.  Keep me posted on your purchase decision.
Happy Listening!

I bought Oppo 105D and Esoteric UZ-1, both used.
Oppo does not sound noticeably better than my other players on my system.
My system is Plinius power/pre amp and Harbeth compact 7 speakers.
Esoteric indeed sound noticeably better. I guess now I can listen to my CDs.
I’ll use Oppo as a Blu-Ray player.
 I’ll play around with some different ICs and speaker cables. Will post later about my findings.
Again, thanks for your response.

ihcho
Looking forward in reading about Cabling experimentation. Have fun!
Happy Listening!