SACD/CD Player Recommendations

DForeman
DForeman Posts: 468
edited December 2011 in Electronics
Am looking to buy a new SACD/CD player. Currently I am using a Rega Apollo for CDs and Oppo 83SE for SACDs (both with analog connections to pre). I am sold on the SACD format and have been building up my collection lately.

Ideally I'd like to have one player to play both formats. The Rega Apollo is warm sounding which is what I prefer, and I couldn't be happier with it. Here's the thing, the Oppo sounds bright to me. If I could find a player that maintains the warmth/quality of the Rega and also a warmer SACD sound I would give it a try.

I've seen two Marantz players recommended in another thread - SA8004 and SA15S2. I can buy these locally at Crutchfield who have a 60-day return policy so I will start with one or both of these.

I would like to know some other brands to consider - any recommendations?

Budget = 1k-2k
2-channel only

Thanks,
Doug
Parasound P5 Pre
Marantz AV 7703 Pre/Pro
Outlaw 7500 Amp
Marantz SA14s1 SACD/CD
Rega Planar 2 TT
Polk Audio Speakers: LSiM 705 Fronts, LC65FX Surround, LSiM 704c
Oppo BDP-103
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited December 2011
    Sony XA-5400ES

    Better huury. The MBAs at Sony have discontinued it, so the price is increasing as supply drops. I paid $1050 for mine 3-4 years ago, and now they are up to $1600.

    http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/sacd-players/988-sony-scd-xa5400es-player.html
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited December 2011
    My Marantz 15S2 is terrific if you are willing to spend that much $$
    I picked up teh ltd Edition from Musicdirect and i believe they have at least a 30 day return policy
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,195
    edited December 2011
    Cambridge Audio Azur 651BD or the higher end 751BD. These are exceptional CD players as well as SACD and DVD AUDIO. Well worth checking out and forgetting about the rest.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited December 2011
    mantis wrote: »
    Cambridge Audio Azur 651BD or the higher end 751BD.

    I have been going back and forth in my mind about getting either the Oppo BD-95 or the CA 751BD for two-channel Bluray music. I love my other CA gear, and their 840C CD player has rave reviews. However, the fact the 751BD only weighs 10 lbs, versus the Oppo at 16 lbs, and the above mentioned Sony at 22 lbs, has me a little worried. While weight is not everything, it does help reduce the vibrations which muddy sound.
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

    Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
    Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
    Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables

    Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
    Three 20 amp circuits.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,572
    edited December 2011
    mantis wrote: »
    Cambridge Audio Azur 651BD or the higher end 751BD. These are exceptional CD players as well as SACD and DVD AUDIO. Well worth checking out and forgetting about the rest.

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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited December 2011
    The Marantz SA15S2 is a stellar player. Mine won't be going anywhere for a long time.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited December 2011
    Oppo 95.....Marantz 8004 are good choices!
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  • DForeman
    DForeman Posts: 468
    edited December 2011
    Looks like the Marantz SA8004 or SA15S2 and Sony XA-5400ES are the only game in town for what I am looking for.

    Thanks everyone for your feedback - appreciate it.
    Doug
    Parasound P5 Pre
    Marantz AV 7703 Pre/Pro
    Outlaw 7500 Amp
    Marantz SA14s1 SACD/CD
    Rega Planar 2 TT
    Polk Audio Speakers: LSiM 705 Fronts, LC65FX Surround, LSiM 704c
    Oppo BDP-103
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