Which cd player: New /w Mod or just plain new?

Clio09- Thanks for the generous offer, but I live in Chicago.

Phaelon-

SACD is an attractive add on IHMO. I have 500 CD's and 15 SACD's.
It can be extraordinary and is nice to have the option.
If you like classical-definitely should be considered.
Just my opinion.

Phaelon - Yes that is a bit further away than one would probably care to travel, but there are a couple of people in your area that can demo TRL products for you. Hopefully they will extend an offer.

Lkdog- It's interesting that you tied in SACD with classical music. Iv'e been relatively unenthusiastic with my systems performance in that regard. Ironically, that was my main reason for getting involved. Ya know Lkdog, It's been about 15 years since I walked into my first high-end shop (with five hundred smackaroos) vowing to keep it simple. Now, here I am with cryogenic AC outlets and a wizz-bag of gagets I'd be too embarassed to admit to, even to you mugs. Well, why stop here. SACD huh?

If your budget can handle it, take a look a the new
Esoteric SZ-1 and UZ-1.