SACD or DVD-A or Universal Player for a $300 budget

SolidSqual
SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
edited September 2006 in Electronics
Hey Guys,

Should I get a SACD or a DVD-A or Universal player? My budget is about $300. Any good recommendations for my setup? IS one format better than the other?

Thanks
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited September 2006
    SACD is more widely used than DVD-A, at least from what I've seen.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited September 2006
    With the exception of Sony and Philips (SACD co-creators) and Panasonic (major DVD-A promoter), almost all manufacturers produce universal players nowadays. At the $300.00 price point, you may want to check out the Denon 1920/1930, Cambridge Audio DVD-87/89, Onkyo 502 or Pioneer Elite DV-46AV.

    When done properly, both DVD-A and SACD can sound amazing.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited September 2006
    Get a universal player that way all your bases are covered. Danny's recommendations are good choices.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • frreo1
    frreo1 Posts: 73
    edited September 2006
    A universal player is the way to go. You really cannot go wrong with any player you select, or the choices already listed. I would lean towards the Elite, but that's just me. Good Luck!
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