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Would an SACD Player improve my sound?

I currently have a pair of Quad electrostatics with Thor
TPA 150 amps, Thor linestage with a Blue Note Stibbert Improved cd player, and a Cary 306/200 which I use as a transport with a Thor Audio Dac. I have about 20 SACD titles.(currently listen to the cd layer)

Question:Would I get more resolution and better sound with a SACD with a maximum of $2000.00, perhaps a SOny SACD ES- 5400, than what I currently listen to. In short, will a
fairly good SACD player give me better sound (on the theory that there is more information on an SACD vs. a CD)
than a high quality CD player than I currently have?
I am willing ot take a shot at a purchase if an improved listening experience occurs.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
kjl
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lokie
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I would suggest checking out the TRL modded Sony 595 for $350 that just popped up on Audiogon. I know nothing about the seller or the specific deck but I can vouch for the 595. I owned this sacd player for a few years and loved it. I only sold it to trade up the TRL line. There is a review on 6 moons among other other places.

SACD's range from slightly better to spectacular depending on the particular SACD/CD.
rello
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If you listen to classical and jazz (more classical) it will be well worth getting an SACD player. I favor the Marantz players. I would buy new which gets you into the reference line and an sa-15s2. BTW the redbook playback is very good.
ras422
182 posts
 
Alot of the xrcd and K2HD cds are outstanding and can be played on regular cd player --would try 1 or 2 first as I find most of these better than sacd but agree some sacd's are outstanding.
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grannyring
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Very nice system. I have the Cary 306 SACD and yes SACD's sound better - much better. Try to find a 306 used for $2500 or so. Great SACD player!!

Bigger improvement then any cable or cap to be frank. The 306 is an awesome player and in the Cary line you already like.
clavil
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If you listen to classical and jazz (more classical) it will be well worth getting an SACD player. I favor the Marantz players. I would buy new which gets you into the reference line and an sa-15s2. ....

I completly agree, on classical music the difference beetween normal CD and SACD is huge ... it brings you so much more resolution ... I bet when you will discover it, your collection of SACD will quickly grow up


Yes, Marantz players are very musical
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