Multi channel SACD and DVD/A player under $2000


Looking to get recommendation on the best multi channel player in a reasonable budget. Redbook performance is not important as I have a pre/pro that handles redbook very well. Budget is flexible, but I'd like to keep it low as the future of SACD and DVD/A is still uncertain and I'm hesitant in investing too much yet. I currently have a Denon 3910 which does DVD/A fairly well, and SACD decently. I'd like the new player to sound significantly better in both, and it must have multi channel output.

Thanks,

jylee
jylee
I did little research awhile back and supposedly the rt10 videosection(de-interlacing)is comparible to the marantz 8400 but tweaked.The audio/analog is different and superior and not comparible to marantz.So i would say it's a rebadged marantz in only 1 way the interlacing nothing else and even that is supposedly tweaked somewhat.Needles to say video is not the high point of the lexicon but dvda/sacd is.
I'll second the Oppo as a unit that's very good stock, but not up to the ultimate. You'll save $1800 on you budget.

If you want the last nth, then look into the newly released Pioneer 58AV, which is about $400 street in stock mode. Next consider having Ric Schultz hotrod it with a super clock and input/output upgrades:
http://www.tweakaudio.com/EVS-2/Pioneer_DV-58AV_mods.html

Dave
How about Denon DVD-3930Ci?
I heard it is better than their 5910 for SACD audio playback.
Take a look into the Onkyo SP1000. You can get them for pretty cheap, and they sound quite good on sacd and dvd-a. Very good build quality.
Surprised that no one has mentioned the Marantz DV9600. You'll get some change from $2000 which you can use for cabling. The DV9600 supports SACD (native), DVD-A and DTS CD's. It additionally has a very strong video capability.