Any Good SACD Player Plays CD Well

get Marantz SA1, sounds good on both CD and SACD. Personally, I think Sony SCD1 shall lose to it, it beated SCD777ES already.

Wally -- If you can get the $$, Go for the Emm Labs.
I find that in the long run, you end up saving money
when you upgrade in larger steps.

The Classe Omega is in your range. Joesph Audio used it in last year's HEC show and it sounded unbelievable on both cd and sacd. Definitely try one if you can before making your decision.

Tireguy--no one's mentioned the Switchman which can be used with DAC 6.

Yes, the combo can include the switchman. I am not sure whether it is a must for DAC6 as most of the people do have a pre-amp already, or in my case, an integrated one. Actually, I am thinking in other way - could I get rid of the switchman from DCC2 in order to drive down the price a bit? :) Anyway, I still want to know what kind of pre-amp it is.

Regarding classe omega, what I knew is about USD15000. I will think about it if it is within my range. Thanks.