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Finding the ultimate universal player

Im looking for a universal disc player with a very specific set of features but haven't quite found one that has it all. I am wondering if anyone has any ideas for a model that will do the trick:

blu-ray, dvd, sacd, cd player

can be used as stand-alone DAC or transport (at least for sacd and cd)

balanced (xlr) analog stereo outputs

built like a tank

$4-$6k new

Will be feeding Jeff Rowland Continuum 500 integrated amp and JMLab Micro Utopia Be monitors w/Sunfire sub. Cables to be determined.
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tmsorosk
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It sounds like the Ayre DX5 would suit the bill , but you will have to wait for a used one , its alot more than 4 to 6 large . When ever you add ( the Ultimate ) to it , add some cash . I preferred the Ayre C5mp for red book CDs . Players that also do Video don't usually sound as good as one trick ponies .
Have a great day
downbeat OP
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Guess I should've clarified... I'm looking for something in the $1-$2k range USED that WAS $4-$6k new. Not a lot of money to throw around after just purchasing the amp and speakers.. just looking for a good value. Maybe Oppo with a nice used DAC is the closest I can get right now? I am more interested in audio quality than video quality.
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tom6897
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Check out reviews of the Arcam DV 139, The Sony DVP 9100ES and the Integra high end universal. and Esoteric DV 50 and 60. All were top of the class 2 or 3 years ago.
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