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Best sounding universal player (CD, DVD-A, SACD)

Hi all,
I choose the best universal player for CD, DVD-A, SACD. May be read SACD-R on DVD-R.
My list is:
Esoteric SA-60
Esoteric UX-1
Marantz UD9004
Accustic Arts SP1
Bladelius Freja
Ayre C-5xeMP
Meridian 800 DAX (only DVD-Audio)
Meridian 808.1 and 808.2 (CD, DVD-A)

Maybe someone compared? Another players?
knyazhm
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jafant
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knyahm

which player did you purchase?  Happy Listening!
knyazhm OP
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Now I continue to use Ayre C-5xeMP and Teac PD-501HR for DSD. Think about:

Pioneer PD-70AE

Marantz SA-10

AYRE QX-5


May be another interesting player?

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daveyf
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I picked up a Esoteric DV60 recently...with the right connecting cable it is a real keeper. Plays DVD A,SACD and Redbook with tremendous musicality and transparency. 
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knyazhm
Thank You for the update. Ayre is a very fine spinner. I had considered the Marantz SA-10, but could not find a demo here in the southeast U.S.
The Pioneer PD-70AE looks sweet as well, however, this company has a history of not continuing parts and support for it's players.
Keep me posted should you take audition of the Marantz or Pioneer.
Happy Listening!
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daveyf
Second- the Esoteric DV-60 is a sweet player as well.  Which cabling are you using currently?
Happy Listening!
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