Best SACD/CD player

rpeluso

Looks like you have excellent synergy, the D-06  is a great player, I thought was on the slightly warm side of things.  I sold mine and purchased an Esoteric K-07 which at first did not like. It wasn't until I change the sample rate that I came to really enjoy the merits of this player.  

Look for a used Denon DVD-5910, excellent player for the money.  

Zavato,
The Esoteric "must" be good. I am thinking this after currently owning the Teac SACD player. The house sound is detailed and slightly less warm compared to the Marantz. I will take Esoteric Marantz SACD players any day. If you do not have plans to download DSD, then the Marantz should be a great player for less than half the cost of the Esoteric.

I, too, enjoy the Esoteric for SACD only.

The Marantz SA11-S3 is a very fine unit and has become my personal reference source. In another system I have a vintage Enlightened Audio Designs (EAD) Ultradisc 2000 which in combination with Jeff Rowland equipment is intoxicatingly beautiful. I feel that system synergy and intelligent tweaking is essential; so it's tough to nail down a particular unit as being 'the best'. Nevertheless, much of the charm of this hobby is in the quest. Best of luck!