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Need help on a new CD/SACD player

My Marantz SA15 died. The transport/laser part is unavailable. So I need a new unit. Considering the Arcam CDS50 or going with Cambridge CX transport and DAC. I am new to streaming so forgive the ignorance. 1200+ CDs so not ready to go full streaming but it might be a nice addition.

My system is all tube and I have a Michell Gyro dec for analog.

Any suggestions?
safarisound
safarisound OP
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SACD is not a deal breaker. Was wondering how the Cambridge CX player and DAC sound as there are very few reviews.
safarisound OP
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The local shop sent it to Marantz. They said no parts available.  I would love for them to be wrong.
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jjss49
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those damn marantz sacd units have left many a customer stranded with their unreliable lasers... ugh

i noticed this nice one surfing the ads...

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649717685-naim-audio-cd5si-mint/
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dweller
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Whatever you like, don't buy unless you can also purchase a replacement laser assembly at the same time.
corelli
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I am sure Marantz does not have the parts.  Golly, keeping an inventory of parts might cost money!

But I have found parts at sites that specialize in laser assemblies in the past.  Wish I could recall the name.  A shame to dump a nice player like that.
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