Please recommend SACD player under $6K - "warm"

I've had an Esoteric DV-50 for 5-6 months. There is absolutely nothing cold or lean about it, at least after 200-300 hours use. I have balanced Purist Dominus on it and on my Classe Omega, and they sound very close in SACD--and no one has ever suggested the Omega was cold or lean.

What you're describing sounds like the what the reviews of the Musical Fidelity Tri Vista CD/SACD player describe -- you might want to check it out.
There's also the modded Shanling T-200. Both of these players employ tubes. Haven't heard either one of these, but they sound like something
that should be on your list of players to check out.

I am using a Xindak SCD-2 with NOS tubes and a special mod. Contact me if you are interested.

You might consider a Sony player with Modwright Signature Truth mods. This includes a tube output stage that some might describe as "warm". I like to call it neutral because warm implies rolled off highs. While this is not a cheap option, it can be less expensive than some of the other choices.

I just purchased a Sony 9000ES with this mod and am very pleased. I plan to publish a review as soon as I get a better handle on the sound and have time to put my thoughts into the computer.

Happy listening,
gofastang

I would check out the Marantz SA14. A new mk2 has been out for about six months. It has balanced outputs and I would discribe its sound as more warm or laid back as far as CD players go. Its redbook performance is outstanding. List price is $3000. I love mine.