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Current Universal Players

Hey folks-  Does anyone know if there are any high end universal players being made anymore (i.e. EMM Labs, DCS, Esoteric, etc. etc)?  I know it's no longer in vogue but I would like to be able to play cd's, sacd's, dvd-a's and hdcd's.  I'm sure  that's asking a lot but there it is.  I've seen players that are 15-18 years old but I would like something a little bit newer.  Any thoughts?   Thanks. 

audiophileman
audiophileman OP
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Thanks.  I'll check it out.

loomisjohnson
1,948 posts
 

cambridge audio makes a well-regarded oppo-based bdp which does dvda and sacd (not sure about hdcd). personally, i'd cheap out and go used--a lot of these overbuilt older lexicon/meridian/denon players can be had for pennies on the dollar.

mahler123
3,361 posts
 

Sony still makes Universal Players.  UBX 800 comes to mind.  Check the Crutchfield site.  I would also check Yamaha

audiophileman OP
7 posts
 

I guess I should have mentioned that I currently have a Oppo 205 but was thinking of going "big time".

mahler123
3,361 posts
 

I use a 105 into a Bryston DAC3 over HDMI.  The Oppo is programmed to out DSD from SACD and Blu Rays.  Sonically you would have a hard time matching that

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