Redbook & SACD value

You might consider a Modwright Sony or Oppo. Here is a link to their web-site. I have no affiliation with the company.

http://www.modwright.com/index.php

Chuck

Look into one of the used Esoteric players here. You can't go wrong with an Esoteric. I think Spearit Sound (no affiliation) has some B stock units at a very attractive price. I bought an 8,500.00 B stock player from them for 3995.00.

**dealer disclaimer**

The Arcam CD37 or DV139 are both great players. I use a 139 myself. We also sell the Sony. Although the 5400 is a fine player, I prefer the Arcam, and several of my customers have switched to them also.

If it is to be an explicitly CD and SACD machine I say look into the Pioneer Elite PD D9 J Mk 1 or Mk 2 players

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Home/Audio-Components/Hi-Fi+Audio/PD-D9-J

or

http://puresuperaudio.blogspot.com/2009/06/pd-d9mk2-new-sacd-player-from-pioneer.html

I had the 1st generation Pioneer Elite PD-D9 and it was great. I only sold it to get an Oppo BDP-83 SE which was pulling double duty for HT and music.

I agree with Chuck, the Mod Wright player is an excellent natural sounding choice.
Charles,