SACD transport?


Is there a transport-DAC system available for SACD. If so, how much are we talking? I like breaking up my expenses. So, I was planning that my next big investment be a nice SACD. If I buy a transport, can I hook it up directly to a good processor?
Thanks
Sincerely
A. Mani (Sub)
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Showing 1 response by rcprince

DCS has brought out a transport that will play both SACDs and redbook CDs, using a digital interface (I guess it's the firewire) that will work with their DACS. Heard it on redbook the other day at my dealer, but they have to update their Delius to take the DSD signal, so I'll have to wait to hear it on SACDs. As far as I've seen, there still is no universally accepted DSD interface, so manufacturers such as dCS and Accuphase have adopted their own for their own products, and it's not clear whether those interfaces will be able to match with other products from other manufacturers. Needless to say with the companies we're talking about, it's pretty pricey for these combos.