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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
avlee
84 posts
 
McIntosh MCD500 Or 550. Beautiful looking systems in my opinion and decent/good DAC implementation.
crouse99 OP
44 posts
 
denon1, thanks for the offer.  After more research and suggestions, I may get in touch.  Speaking of Esoteric, can anyone compare the K-05x to the K-07x?  The specs appear the same, but, of course, specs don't tell the whole story.
denon1
345 posts
 
crouse99, I had in my system both K-07X and K-05X. Only DACs are the same. The K-05X has better transport and torrodial custom transformer. These both differences make K-05X sound more dynamic, and a little more refined. I love latest esoteric offerings for their reliability, sound and simplicity. I am thinking to upgrade my K-05X to K-01X and be done.
crouse99 OP
44 posts
 
Thanks denon1
elevick
2,636 posts
 
Randy,
According to Oppo, the 105 and 205 have the same audio.  It's video that's better in the 205
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