Best SACD/CD player

I know I'm old school, but at this late date, December 2015, what's the best spinner that will do both CD and SACD, under $10k

Short list so far is Exoteric K-05X, Marantz SA11-S3 and I don't know what else.

zavato12-06-2015 5:28am

...
31 posts total
View entire discussion

brauser Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 526 posts 12-07-2015 at 05:17am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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!
melbguy1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion 1,438 posts 12-07-2015 at 01:01pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Modwright Sony XA-5400ES is worthy of consideration in that price range, as would be an ex-demo EAR Acute 4. Or if lack of SACD is not a deal breaker, I know a guy on Stereo.net.au forum who is keek to sell a Vitus SCD-025 circa $10kAUD (approx $6900USD).
dave_b Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,159 posts 12-07-2015 at 09:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Modwright XA-5400ES COMPLETE TRUTH MOD plus upgraded tubes would put you in the mid $4k area. Performance does not get any better...different, maybe but not better!
greginnh Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 382 posts 12-09-2015 at 12:55am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Check out Luxman D-06u. It has a phenomenal DAC.
junzhang10 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 252 posts 12-31-2015 at 04:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete oppo 95 or 105.

31 posts total
View entire discussion

More to discover