2. digital
  3. 1301369843

SACD player

I really hate to start a thread like this but I've been looking for a new SACD player for a couple of weeks now and am getting nowhere. I can't even settle on a brand.

What I'm looking for is the highest quality SACD player I can get for around 2,000.00. I will use it for 2 channel only. I would just like to hear some unbiased opinions before making my final decision.

My current system is Vandersteen Model 3 speakers, McIntosh MC2200 Amp, Marantz SC-11S1 Preamp. Currently using a Pioneer Elite PD-D6-J and it's starting to have some issues. Would like to replace it before it completely craps out.

I have no problem buying used if it's a quality piece.

Thank you in advance for any constructive replies.
m_rycko
4musica44107
520 posts
 
Like Milpai said. The Marantz SA-11S2 is excellent!
Ag insider logo xs@2x
samzx12
1,220 posts
 
Marantz SA-11S2. I have the S1 and love it.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
i would be careful about the marantz 11 s2. i owned it, leant it tyo a friend, and both of us felt that its presentation was fatiguing.

i realize that this is a minority opinion.

i would say that it would be a good idea to audition the player before buying it, otherwise, buy it cheap, so you can resell it without losing too much money.
Ag insider logo xs@2x
samzx12
1,220 posts
 
MrTennis hears quite a bit different than the rest of us so judge for yourself. Not trying to be difficult but look at his past threads and you will see why I say that. Personally I think the S1 is a great player and I have friends who agree.
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
hi samzx12:

your right in that my perceptions of brightness and warmth are different from many people. however, there still is a risk making a purchase based upon opinions on audiogon, without auditioning the component before purchasing.

i thinik you may be just as satisfied asking the manufacture as asking equipment owners.

i trust manufacturers until they either contradict themselves, or i have experienced their products and disagree with their perceptions.

let the buyer beware.

i'm not saying that some will or won't like the player, just that i and a friend consider the player lacking warmth and body.

feel free to disagree.
More to discover