SACD Player w/Tube output & Bal out

Musical Fidelity also has this type of player. It is called the Trivista.

Its relatively inexpensive, and I guess fairly well built. I know the distributor and his tech guy claims it's a great piece, esp. for the price point. I think retail is $1695? Tube complement is 6DJ8s (pair) used as current-to-voltage converters in the output stage.
Much cheaper than Trivista. Not sure if it's a true dual diff. balanced design (doubtful) or simply balanced derived from a chip.
-Ed

Disclaimer: I am a Xindak dealer.

The SCD-2 is a TRUE dual differential balanced design. FYI...There is also an SCD-1, which is the same as the SCD-2, but with solid-state output stages.

The Xindak is the REAL deal. The sonics and build-quality FAR exceed it's asking price ($1695 retail as stated above).

The reason it is so inexpensive, made in China. If this player were designed/manufactured in the US, Europe, etc., I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if it sold for over $3000.

I will say this, we dropped the Shanling line in favor of the Xindak. The Xindak is a MUCH better player than the CD-T100 in Redbook, and of course you get SACD with the Xindak.

US distributor for Xindak is top-notch and a genuine pleasure to work with (Jay Bertrand of Bertrand Audio Imports). We also carry the Dared line that Jay imports.

Warning: I have been told that there is apparently a gentleman bringing these units into the US behind the US distributor's back (username of Shamanjr on Audiogon). Please be aware that if you purchase one of these units, the US warranty will NOT be honored (you will have to send it back to China for service).

Please don't hesitate to let me know if anyone has any specific questions on the Xindak.

Best Regards...Mike - Father & Son Audio