SACD Players...

HRDROKN
HRDROKN Posts: 39
edited August 2011 in 2 Channel Audio
I need some input ...

My budget is $800, but could go to $1300 tops. Would like to be 9/10 or better if used. I was looking on Audiogon and there were quite a few players in my price range! Which just added to my confusion.

Prefer something in black or charcoal.

I have Klipsch KLF-30's biamped, so I wouldn't want something too bright in the upper end.

Running a Dared pre and Carver TFM on the horns and will soon be adding Silver 7t's to the LF.

HRDROKN
HRDROKN
Klipsch KLF-30's, biamped, Carver M1.0t MKII .002 on the LF, Carver TFM-35x .002 on the HF, Marchand XM44, BBE2002R, Carver SDA-360. Carver Silver 7t's in the works....
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited July 2011
    Sounds like you have a 2 channel. Sony ES is what you wanna look for. They have made some fantastic 2 channel SACD players. You can get a very nice used SACD player for around 200-500 bucks which listed for 1000-2200 range when new.

    If you want a Blu ray player that does all and sounds amazing for SACD/DVD AUDIO and Killer CD then look no further then Cambridge audio.
    Dan
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited July 2011
    I really enjoy my Marantz 8001.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • HRDROKN
    HRDROKN Posts: 39
    edited July 2011
    Rick88 wrote: »
    A couple of questions:

    Do you want strictly an audio only player, or do you want one that will also play DVDs/Blu-Rays?

    Does it need to be multichannel or is 2 channel only acceptable?

    This will be in my dedicated 2-channel setup, so DVD/Blue Ray is not necessary.
    HRDROKN
    Klipsch KLF-30's, biamped, Carver M1.0t MKII .002 on the LF, Carver TFM-35x .002 on the HF, Marchand XM44, BBE2002R, Carver SDA-360. Carver Silver 7t's in the works....
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  • HRDROKN
    HRDROKN Posts: 39
    edited July 2011
    mantis wrote: »
    If you want a Blu ray player that does all and sounds amazing for SACD/DVD AUDIO and Killer CD then look no further then Cambridge audio.

    Which models should I be looking into?
    HRDROKN
    Klipsch KLF-30's, biamped, Carver M1.0t MKII .002 on the LF, Carver TFM-35x .002 on the HF, Marchand XM44, BBE2002R, Carver SDA-360. Carver Silver 7t's in the works....
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,851
    edited July 2011
    mantis wrote: »
    Sounds like you have a 2 channel. Sony ES is what you wanna look for. They have made some fantastic 2 channel SACD players. You can get a very nice used SACD player for around 200-500 bucks which listed for 1000-2200 range when new.

    If you want a Blu ray player that does all and sounds amazing for SACD/DVD AUDIO and Killer CD then look no further then Cambridge audio.

    Listened to a Cambridge 751 BD the other day and I was very impressed as it sounded as good as the 840C I had and much better than the 555 Sony I had......this will be my next purchase as it plays all formats video and musical, a very sweet sounding you should listen to if you have the chance..............
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  • Big Dawg
    Big Dawg Posts: 2,005
    edited July 2011
    There was a very similar thread just a few days ago.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122224
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,420
    edited July 2011
    Pioneer Elite PD-DJ9 mkII
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  • HRDROKN
    HRDROKN Posts: 39
    edited August 2011
    Being that this was a 2-channel rig, I decided to go with a Marantz SA8004...

    Thanks for the input guys!

    :wink:
    HRDROKN
    Klipsch KLF-30's, biamped, Carver M1.0t MKII .002 on the LF, Carver TFM-35x .002 on the HF, Marchand XM44, BBE2002R, Carver SDA-360. Carver Silver 7t's in the works....
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  • HRDROKN
    HRDROKN Posts: 39
    edited August 2011
    Got it!

    Listened to it... I feel that this is a nice addition! I have to get my new tube preamp back for a real evaluation, but I like what I'm hearing now!

    :biggrin:
    HRDROKN
    Klipsch KLF-30's, biamped, Carver M1.0t MKII .002 on the LF, Carver TFM-35x .002 on the HF, Marchand XM44, BBE2002R, Carver SDA-360. Carver Silver 7t's in the works....
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited August 2011
    Sony SCD-C555ES.....or perhaps the SCD-XA7ES or SCD-777ES, although I have the nomenclature skewed on those last two. The single tray 7 series is one to keep your eye on. Avoid the top loader SCD-1.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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