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Two-channel SACD player recommendations?

I'm looking at getting into SACD and seeking recommendations for a two-channel SACD player (preferably under $1000). I'm not necessarily averse to a universal player or multi-channel player, but this would be for a strictly two-channel music-only set-up, and it seems I would do better for my money to focus only on just that. I'm aware of the Marantz 8001 as well as the Music Hall Maverick (but don't have easy access to a dealer with either). Has anyone heard the 8001? Other suggestions for places to look? Thanks much!

John
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bondmanp
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Bob: Care to name names (name the tube player, that is)? What was the rest of his system like?
rushbattle
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I love my Sony SCD-XA777ES, unmodded. Might be worth a try. I would characterize it as detailed and slightly dark.
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jsd52756
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Ditto on the Sony product. Mine is a SCD333 & it sounds "cleaner than a Safeway chicken" on my Krell system. Never a problemo' nor a hiccup.
Good luck, John
mrtennis
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i recently auditioned the marantz 8260 at Harvey's in Greenvale (NY), with mac gear and martin logan speakers.

the sound is too detailed for my taste. i suspect that the 8001 is very similar.

as for the oppo, i just auditioned a modified opp 970 in my stereo system.

if you like resolution and vividness, this is the player for you.

i think i prefer my quad 99 cdp2, which although i may sell it, is more forgiving than the modified oppo.
tonyptony
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i think i prefer my quad 99 cdp2, which although i may sell it...

Mrt, I've heard good things about the 99 CDP2. Can you give me a bit more about how you think it sounds?
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