One other practical detail in favor of a Sony model - if you have one of the Sony credit cards, you can buy the Sony SSACD player of your choice for 12 months interest free - makes it kind of painless! ;>}
Marantz SA-1 SACD player....worth it ?
On market for a SACD player...maybe. Marantz SA-1 SACD retails for $7500 , can get one brand new from a local dealer for $4750. Is it worth it? Or better off with a Sony? Or should I just wait since I have zero super audio CDs and 12000 CDs. Thank you for the input.