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CDP choices-Looking for advice

Hi everyone,

In the market for a new CDP for my 2-channel setup.
-95% redbook playback but SACD and BD would be nice bonus as a all in one unit. I will also need to address video options aswell for watching mostly concert DVD's
-I do not want to sacrifice 2ch playback with a universal player.
-Budget 1500+/-

Players/scenerios under consideration.
Oppo 83SE-bang for buck award winner?$900 roughly
Marantz SA8003-Price is right+Oppo 80 or 83 for BD $1300-$1500
Marantz SA15s2-Sure looks sweet+Oppo 80 or 83 for BD $1700-$2000

Is there that much of an improvement on redbook cd's as I go up the scale?
I understand at some point there is diminishing return, just not sure where that is in this line up.

Thanks for the advice!
clmojo

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almarg
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The Sony XA-5400ES, while excellent, has issues concerning its availability. See this thread.

Among redbook-only cdp's, the Bryston BCD-1 is well regarded and can be found used for around $1800 (it is $2.9K new). This is what I use, and I have been very pleased with it.

If you want to consider a tube-based player, the Doge 6 is also well regarded, and costs about $1600 new.

BTW, my compliments on the fact that you correctly asked for the noun "advice." My observation has been that about 90% or more of posts asking for advice incorrectly ask for the verb "advise."

Best regards,
-- Al
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My advise is to not fret the grammar and usage around here, Al; in that direction lies madness! ;) J
I agree, John, and with the exception of this thread that has always been my policy. But in this case the near-uniqueness of seeing it stated correctly prompted me to comment. And I will say also that I noticed and appreciate the humor behind the second word of your post :-)

Best regards,
-- Al
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