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Esoteric SA-60 or Arcam 139 for 2CH Hi Rez Audio o

I'm in the market for an SACD / DVD-Audio player for my stereo system. I'm not concerned about video performance at all. I have a budget of about €5000. As far as I can see the main players available in my region (Ireland) for this budget:

- Arcam DV 139
- Esoteric SA-60

Of these two players which is going to give me better 2 channel audio performance?

Are there any other players I should be considering at this price level? (Unfortunately The AYRE C5XE is approx €6000 over here so is over budget)

Thanks for the help.

Hughie
hughie

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It depends on what your sonic pref is.
Arcam - not as deep and not as impactful in the bass, more laid back overall, sort of reserved as far as dynamics.
Esoteric - detailed, resolving, dynamic and very good bass.
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