Looking for a CD / SACD player. Also, tell me about Esoteric

Budget is $10k.

I want something that plays SACDs as well as redbook.

Must have US service available.

I mention Esoteric as they appear to be one of the few still pushing the envelope as well as supporting SACD in this price range.

gthirteen07-01-2024 1:47pm

tomcy6 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,578 posts 07-12-2024 at 12:37am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete porchlight1, Have you compared your Yamaha to any of the Esoterics mentioned?
gthirteen OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 354 posts 07-13-2024 at 01:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have been reading old reviews, the number of available SACD players dwindling over time.The Luxmans, the Esoterics, the Audionets, and Yamakas and Marantz players seem to be well regarded. Anyone have any Luxman vs Esoteric personal experience? Anyone heard an AUdionet player?
jymc Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 77 posts 09-15-2024 at 05:04am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete caphill Thank you for so decisively setting the record straight on the lingering Esoteric versus Marantz. There will always be those who inspite of lacking the budget to purchase truly TOTL luxury items, will nonetheless take backhanded shots at those who can. Petty envy and jealousy....
jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 19,366 posts 09-18-2024 at 09:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete gthirteen Where are you on purchasing a CD/SACD player? Update me. Happy Listening!