The best no-compromise digital options?


If we take a look at the three digital playback formats most common today (CD, SACD and DVD-A/V), what would you consider the 3 top of the line options for each format.

My thoughts would be:

CD
Zanden Model 2000P/5000S
Burmester 069
Soulution Audio 740

SACD
dCS Scarlatti
Esoteric P-01VU/G-0Rb/D-01VU
The upcoming Wadia 971/932/922

DVD-A/V
Goldmund Eidos Reference
MBL 1622A/1611F
APL Hi-Fi NWO-3.0 GO SE
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Someone referred to the Modwright Transporter. I have had this in my system almost a year and with upgraded tubes. It has played side by side with Burmester 069 and Accuphase DP-700. The Modwright could not at all compete with these two players. When that is said I consider it to be a bargain at it's price point.
A comment on SACD players. Myself I prefer Accuphase gear over Esoteric and would have added the 800/801 combo to that list.
My post was a question. So am asking you what you think. I do not pretend to know the answer. My list was just a suggestion.

Having said that I already own the Zanden combo and the Goldmund. I also own a GNSC Statement modified Wadia 270SE/931/921 combination have have ordred the upgrade to the combination mentioned in my iniital post.

I plan to invest in three digital sources in each of my three systems. One for CD, one for SACD and one for DVD-A/V. That is the reason for my question.
Interesting thread.

Best for my system so far has been an Esoteric UX-1 modified up to a UX-1Pi going into an APL modded DAC w/4 32-bit AKM chips and class A tubed output stage(E182cc Amperex tube from Holland). Lots of detail, depth and musicality but none of the glare or analytical character you might otherwise expect. Transport is the same as used in the P-01. Awaiting bigger, better AND shinier APL super-dac, before I try anything else....
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