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Best SACD Player Help Needed

I'm interested in purchasing a SACD player and would like opinions on the format as I understand that it is fading. I have a Onkyo CD changer and would like assistance with the forthcoming upgrade. I have Martin Logan SL3s. What should I expect in regards to sound quality with SACD and with an upgrade in CD player? How will my current standard cds sound? Any advice, Suggestions, or website references will be appreciated.
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jdombrow
371 posts
 
Buy a reasonably priced used SACD player with good resale value and try it in your system. If it really floats your boat, consider an upgrade.
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aaronmadler
94 posts
 
SONYXA5400ES under $1000 new.
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hoopster
184 posts
 
Find a Denon 2900 here or ebay $150-$200. Well built, plays SACDs sounds very decent. Great transport if you want to use a DAC with it later. Of course it is a good DVD player too. If you want to upgrade from there you can probably sell it for what you paid. My philosphy is to be a late adapter when things are cheaper. (I buy a lot of $1 to $2 albums) There will always be plenty of SACDs for sale new or used. My 2 cents.
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
Try a sony 595, often available as a refurb for $60 from Sony Style. If money is no object for the 5400.
richardfinegold
196 posts
 
A lot of good advice from other posters. I would add my 2 cents and say consider getting a Universal player ( the Denon 2900 ihas been mentioned). If you decide SACD isn't for you, you still have a machine that will do a lot for you.
Many threads here on the difference of SACD vs. red book cd. My bias is that SACD always sounds much better, but the results can also depend upon the given recording.
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