Best SACD player $1,000-$1,500 Range

I haven't heard it, but the NAD M5 gets good reviews, and can be found either used or refurbed in your price range.

Pioneer PD-D9
"KILLER for $$$$"

i am also seeking an sacd player, in the same range as has been mentioned.

i note a number of suggestions. assuming each sounds different, the only way to decide, is to listen to each one. i would not purchase any of the players which have been recommended so far, as i have no way of predicting my preference for or against the player, without an in home audition.

i have already tried a marantz 11s2 and sold it, so i am leading towards an sacd player with a tube output.

the purpose of my comment is to relate, on a personal level, the unreliability of asking for advice. i have not done so, nor will i go that route.

i will endeavor to do my own research. at best, i can call modwright and ask about the voicing of the player. i doubt i have that option with respect to sony, yamaha and pioneer.

be careful when following advice.

lexicon rt-20, brand new. good with my Spectral

Yes, I am selling one.........but the NAD M5 is really
a fantastic value for the price. It has XLR outputs and also plays HDCD and others. Hard to find at this price.
I think it is a steal. I have had quite a number of cd players and it is a class leader in the used price category.