Best affordable SACD player that does superb CD's

That would rule out the Arcam multi-format, but also the Marantz SA 15 S1. Unless you'd go for a used machine. A quick check will tell you, one recently changed hands for USD 1k on Audiogon. And this side of the ocean, only today I saw a machine - not a year old - being auctioned for EUR 800. So, opportunities seem to present themselves regularly. Good luck!

Denon universal players...2910, 3910 etc.

I guess used pricing. I'd like to consider something that's cheap ($99-$350 range), something that's medium inexpensive ($350-$700), and then the higher end at $800-$1200 used). If new, that's OK too. Of course, really, I'd like to pay a hundred or two - lol!

I recently bought a used Marantz SA11s1 for $1800 and it is a superb redbook player and a world class sacd player. I also have a Marantz dv8400 that can be had for under $400 used. I must say the 8400 does not embarrass itself against the sa11. It will also play dvda and sacd multichannel wich I still enjoy.

The Sony DVP-NS9100ES plays averything but DVD-A, has a great picture and great sound on CD and SACD. It was well reviewed by TAS among others. I bought one used for around 425 USD. And it's a great looking piece.