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Looking for hi value CD/SACD player...

I think my modified Denon 2910, which has served me well, is dying. I would greatly appreciate suggestions on a replacement in the $1000-$1500 range. Obviously, spending less is OK too but new rather than used. I'd prefer a dedicated CD/SACD player exclusively for 2 channel audio listening. Don't need Blue Ray or multichannel capability. 2 players that I'm considering are the Oppo BDP 95 and Sony's SCD XA5400SE. The Oppo gets high marks on audio but carries video baggage I don't really need. The Sony seems designed for audio but is a bit older than the Oppo. Has anyone compared these? What were your findings? Both have been out for several years now. Is there something newer to consider in this price range? Thanks in advance.
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sc53
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I bought a used Marantz SA-11S2 for about $1500 last year. Sounds absolutely gorgeous on both CD and SACD.
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ghosthouse OP
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Thanks folks. Appreciate the input. As I continued my research, I came across the Marantz 8004. Sounds like a really nice piece. I'll check out the other suggestions as well (I had a Cambridge Audio D500SE for many years. Pulled it out to help check what might be wrong last night and it fired up after years of being in the closet). I have to confess, issues I thought the Denon was giving me turned out to be self-inflicted. I corrected my mistake and things are sounding very good. Still have the yen to upgrade but not as pressing. Now wondering if use of the Denon as transport with an external DAC that can function as "clock master" (not quite sure that is the right way to put it) would be the better way to go. Although, another pice = more space, more wires, more things to break.

Thanks for your time. I actually did try to pull this post when I realized issues were due to mis-wiring on my part.
philb7777
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I'm currently using the SA-8004. Solid on CD/SACD and can use the optical inputs to use the player as a stand alone DAC with iPod/iPad/iPhone or stream from any hard drive or wireless with Apple TV or other wireless device. A ton of product for the money.
doggiehowser
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I have the SA8003 which I thought sounded overly warm for my taste. The SA KI Lite IMHO is a better machine and it's based off the 8004 but seems more dynamic.
mrtennis
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there is another thread regarding the latest oppos--the 103 and 105. perhaps the 103 should be considered as well.
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