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Suggest an SACD/CD player under $6k

I currently use an Oppo BD-95 and am looking for an upgrade.  I'm looking for something that is closer to the sound of analog.  I prefer listening to LPs, but I have a ton of silver discs that are getting ignored.  I'm not interested in hi-rez downloads (I'm done buying the same albums over and over again in different formats) and I really don't want to take the time to store my discs in a vault.  I'm using a McIntosh MA79000 integrated and Focal 936 Aria speakers.  Any suggestions appreciated.
crouse99
elevick
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You probably won't see much of an improvement with SACD's since technology there hasn't changed.  However, using your player with a nicer DAC will be a big improvement.  For 2 channel, almost anything by Chord or Schiit will sound better (at least it did in my system against an Oppo 105)
randy-11
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try out a 205
rpeluso
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Luxman D-05u
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hifiman5
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OP- You didn't indicate a price range but if you are looking in the $1000 price range, the Marantz SA-8005 is currently on sale at Amazon for $899 Prime.  I bought mine a couple years back at $1200.  Great sounding player in that it makes silver discs sound a bit on the warmer, richer side with nice air to the sound.  At the currently discounted prices a great deal.  
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