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Universal disc players

Are there any companies currently making universal disc players? Primarily CD audio and Blu-ray/DVD video.

I am aware that Ayre used to make the DX-5 DSD. Is this worth purchasing from the used market? Does Ayre still support/repair them? 

Thanks
audiorusty
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That thread is almost 2 years old. He also says the TRANSPORT Mechanism (Not the laser assembly) WAS available then...22 months ago. (When OPPO was still in business....have since closed)

 Feel free to call and get updated info. You will have to buy an OPPO 83 that is working and have them swap the parts in

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dbphd
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Both the audio and video are superb with my Ayre DX-5 DSD, better than my Oppo 205.  The video especially surprised me.
audiorusty OP
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Once again I want to thank everyone whom have responded. All information is greatly appreciated.

I will be entering an internet black hole for the next two weeks but will check back in after that to see if there have been anymore updates.

I have to admit that I am intrigued by Ayre but not if they can't easily service the unit so I will contact them after my return to find out if they can service the the DX-5 DSD. If they can't I would say that the Pioneer LX500 and LX800 maybe the most appealing. Anyone have any thoughts on the Marantz UD 9004 or UD 7007.

Thanks again
Rusty
mahler123
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I owned a Marantz SACD player, the 8004, I believe.  Great midrange but I thought it rolled off the top end.
I am not a Marantz fan as I have been burned on a couple of their products with major reliability issues and poor Customer Service
audioht
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Modded Oppo 205 is probably best bang for buck. 
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