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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
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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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stereo5
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I wouldn't go the dac route as you can't play the SACD layer through it.

crouse99 OP
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rpeluso, can you describe the sound of the Luxman D-05u?  Thanks.
denon1
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Esoteric K-05X .I can refer you the dealer who can get you to 6k for brand new K-05X. Within this price range I doubt you can find better sounding (CDs and SACDs) and as reliable player as Esoteric k-05x.

PM me if  you want the info.


avlee
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McIntosh MCD500 Or 550. Beautiful looking systems in my opinion and decent/good DAC implementation.
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