ibanezhater Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 First off, I'd like to thank the Klipsch community for all their help and input over the last few months. I am about a week away from purchasing a Cayin A50T. Finally, a nice tube integrated at a great price. I have also purchased Blue Jean cables and Audio Quest interconnects to go with my KG 2.2s and Sony mega changer. Right now, using an older Onkyo receiver, it does not sound bad in my little listening room, but I bet tubes will make a big sound improvement. I hope to soon buy a Belkin line conditioner - I guess I need one. Then, a better digital source. I am starting to research SACD players. Any suggestions? I am not looking to spend over a grand, a lot less if possible via the used market. I am not looking for a universal player. I have a Marantz and a Music Hall (forgot the model names) on my short list. What about a used Sony? Does anyone think SACD is a dead format? Should I just look at red book players instead? Then, hopefully sometime after New Year's, Heresy IIIs! Then, later, a nice starter TT, phono pre, etc. Then, a Timbernation rack. Boy, this hobby gets expensive as you progress, eh? -Mike in NEPA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Unless you're a classical music fan, I'd say SACD has had a fork stuck in it - it's done. It does not seem like much new material is being released on it, although sometimes a library does get released which is cool. I'd look for some used gear - I have a Philips SA963 which has received positive buzz over the last several years. I'm sure there are others which will be suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I have a Denon DVD-2900 Universal player and am pretty happy with it. I prefer the DVD-A format over the SACD format but the Denon plays both, so this player is a good fit for me. But like Doug mentioned, these formats are pretty much dead. Find yourself a nice used player and collect the music off of eBay used. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipsch4life Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I agree with you Mike. I have the 2900 also. I've seen them on Ebay for $200-300, and the audio and video quality is great. KG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuzu Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Sony S9000ES. Came out in 2001. New was $1500. Flagship model, where they pulled out the stops. Rave reviews. Plays SACD but not multichannel, and redbook CD's like a dream come true. Several on audiogon now in the $ 350 range. It is upgradable later to unbeliveably fantastic by several companies. I just had level 5 upgrades put in by Vacuum State and am beside myself and it isn't close to being broken in yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z4! Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 I second the Sony S9000ES; It really is a great player if you don't need DVD-A! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strabo Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Hi-Rez is dead. Low rez (MP3) won. I'd skip the hi-rez player and begin researching a stand alone CD player. Unless, you are interested in picking up a used player cheap and having it mod'ed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 If you do get a player, I'd get one that plays multi-channel SACD. Not sure what your set-up is like, but if you've got full range speakers all around (and even if you don't), there's nothing quite like Dark Side of the Moon in multi-channel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted August 3, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 3, 2007 What about http://www.oppodigital.com/dv981hd/dv981hd_index.html cheap enough ,and if you get out of SACD it could still be used for something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobRiff Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 What about http://www.oppodigital.com/dv981hd/dv981hd_index.html cheap enough ,and if you get out of SACD it could still be used for something. My 1980's Yamaha gave up the ghost. I've been looking at the soon to be released Oppo DV980. I've read some good reviews on using the DV970 as a CD player, and I think this should be as good or better. From the Oppo website: "Optimized high-fidelity audio circuitry Taking inputs from audiovisual enthusiasts and world-famous high-fidelity audio equipment partners, OPPO designed the DV-980H with a focus on precision rendering from Super Audio CD, DVD-Audio, HDCD and regular CDs. Its digital-to-analog (D/A) converters feature 192kHz high sampling rate and 24-bit resolution. The driving stage uses carefully selected op-amps and capacitors. Combining these premium components in an optimized design, the DV-980H reduces quantization distortion and accurately reproduces the analog waveform, resulting in faithful, natural, detailed and rich sound." $169 brand new. Opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnyholiday Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 OPPO has a USB port sorta cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 Oppo works for me! Also a terrific upconverting DVD player can be found in the HD-981DV.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkerley33 Posted August 3, 2007 Share Posted August 3, 2007 What about the Pioneer Elite DV59AVi. I have its predecessor from overseas and it has good sound plus Legatto Pro Upsampling for CD's and High Bit Rate conversion. Good Picture for DVD, but my main use in trying to track one down is the DVD-A and SACD Audio. I was in Wal-Mart tonight and they still have a decent selection of Hybrid Titles Available. A used DV-59avi shouldn't cost more than $300 used. KAK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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