The best no-compromise digital options?

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....

Concerning computer based playback I completly agree with some of the posts above. I too think this has the best potential but I am not prepared to jump on that wagon just yet. I do not think that tchnology is mature yet. When a standard interface for transferring at least 24/192 between the computer and external audiophile DACs I will be ready too.