Isn't your blu-ray player capable of playing SACD's? If so, that's your answer for 6-channel play of SACD's. Then use the 871 for 2-channel only. I had a 861, and I used it for 2-channel. Although I'm into Classical SACD's, and can't speak for Pop or Rock items, all mine are hybrids and all play regular cd playback/stereo SACD/multiple channel SACD. Now whether they are worth buying anymore, some will tell you yes, I personally am not buying more. I have 20 of them, and I find my regular cd's sound better. My problem may be my age (69) but SACD's have too much dynamic range--one minute they are so quiet I can barely hear them, then I turn the volume up and then get blasted out of the room on loud passages. That's what working in construction all your life will do!
McIntosh MVP871 CD Setup Questions
I have been using a Meridian 506 CD Player for the last 15 years(not SACD capable)I got a very good price on a gently used McIntosh MVP871 CD player which is SACD compatible and 2CH or 6 CH capable via rear connection. I am using a separate BluRay player for DVDs only. This is connected to the 6.1CH on my McIntosh MX 118 and I am using a McIntosh MC206 6 channel amp. So I want the Mac MVP871 for CD play only.My question is would you set it up 2 CH only or 6 CH????And is the SACD Cd's worth buying a few and are the SACD available for multiple channel play. I use a pair of Thiel CS2.3 speakers and a pair of JL Audio L110 subs up front. Thank you.