CD and SACD player under $500


I am considering upgrading my CD/SACD player. I am currently using a stock Sony SCD-C555ES. Can anyone recommend a used player under $500 that would be a signifigant improvement? This is in my 2 channel system but I do need SACD capability as I have a large collection.

Thanks!

Mark
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Showing 1 response by danielk141

Mark,

I just bought the Oppo BDP-83 Blue Ray Player. It replaced my Sony SCD-777ES SACD/CD player & my Arcam DV-29 DVD player. Both these players retailed at around $3K new.
This Oppo sounds noticeably better than my Sony, on both SACD & Redbook CD. Also, because of Blue Ray, it looks just way better than the Arcam on video.
This player also has a 20 step variable out that you can operate from the remote. This is a big plus to me, I'm using a Sony XA7ES with variable out in my bedroom system,
directly into my First Watt J2. I'm considering moving the Oppo to my bedroom, and getting the Oppo SE for my living room audio/video system.
The best part for me is, this player comes in at your price point new, in the box.