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CD/SACD Player. I know there are many threads but I still would like help.

I'm fairly new to this insanity so please talk slowly. Haha.

My system is-  Bel Canto Pre2
                        Parasound JC-1 Mono Amps
                        Exogal Comet with Power supply
                        Arcam FMJ CD 23
                        Panamax 5500 regenerator
                        Usher 8571 Diamond speakers


   This is a 2 channel music only system. I am happy with the Arcam cd player but i would like to play SACD also. If I change players i would probably want a substantial upgrade but i'd rather not put a dollar amount to it. I have a good DAC so what direction should i go in?  Help please. Mike Houstina
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bubba12 OP
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I already listen to Macbook connected to the system also. I guess what I'm missing is SACD playback ability. It might be a lot of money for the ability to play SACD. The Marantz seem to be highly regarded. I'm pretty happy with the Arcam. I guess SACD might not be worth the cash. Thanks.
 

elevick
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Since SACD is not reliant on the newest technology, 100 bit rate, you don't need the newest player.  A used high end unit such as sony es, pioneer elite, oppo and more should sound as good as a newer unit by the same company.  For 2 channel keep using your really nice DAC.
shoe
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I have had the Arcam FMJ 23 decent player I now have the Usher 8571 also, very good speaker, I do wish I had the JC-1 monos!


There is a nice Marantz SA11-2 for sale here on audiogon, very nice player and check this one out,  I'd buy it if I didn't have a good player already the Marantz KI Pearl Limited Edition:   http://analogshop.com/index.php/demo-used
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I will check out the Marantz. I just received the Ushers a couple days ago. So far I like them. I haven't had a lot of listening time. I'm starting to doubt whether I need a SACD player. Maybe I'll live without SACD. I don't have that many. 

       Thanks, 
.                   Mike Houstina

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Just wondering if you realize that a SACD player will not output its digital DSD stream for conversion into a standalone DAC - you must use the DAC inside the player to listen to them. Unless you can extract the digital stream from the SACD and load it onto a server to play it, you will not be able to use the Exogal when playing SACD's.

Will other members please chime on this?

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