New SACD player-replacing current setup

van Alstine?
"....My system is the Marantz, a Nuforce mcp 18 preamp, the B&K amp, and Dali Mentor 6s. Nordost ICs and speaker cables...."

Oops! That was Thomaswv's system. :(

Fine isn't good enough. If you're going to spend the money, why not shoot for the best results possible, instead of just fine?

I have two Marantz players. The top of the line seven and the Sa11S1. Obviously I like the Marantz players. One thing I would advise if you get one of the older ones and maybe also for a new model, seriously consider upgrading the fuses. I did it to the 11 and the previous owner had already done it to the seven. It was one of best audio moves I've heard of. It really helped the sound. Their players are built very well and. like many others, I like the Marantz sound, especially with the upgraded fuses.

Thanks for all of the interesting and helpful responses. I will look for a Marantz with confidence. Concerning the preamp, I will probably eventually either ask Van Alstine to upgrade me to the newest top of the line tube preamp or should a De Havilland Ultravereve, Audible Illusions, SAS ... come up consider that as well. Thanks for the Ayre suggestion, I will also research this one. Does anyone know how the Ayre units compare to Klyne SS, Bryston BP26 or Pass units? Its a shame that so many purchases have to be made without proper auditions but I have not been unhappy with this type guidance so far.
I am delighted with the phono stage (current model) in the AVA T8+ and in general prefer on board phono stages due to limited cabinet space and wife acceptance...Thanks again to everyone.