Different SACD players do result in different sound.I do agree with Ckoffend that Multi channel SACD can sound unnatural and very artificial.I do listen to a 5 channel system but through a Meridian 861 which does distribute the sound properly.
I have listened to a number of SACD players in my system.My experience indicate that unless the recording is very good and the sacd player is superior ,the hybrid reproduction on a high quality red book player can sound as good or even better,(I listen to primarily classical music) Example,listening to many sacd on EMM SE combo was inferior to the hybrid reproduction on a Reimyo777 or The Zanden combo.However,for two channel SACD I find the Accuphase 800/801,very good and superior to the hybrid.For multi channel I usually listen using the esoteric X-01,but only when the recording was well recorded.In my bedroom system I use the CARY sacd it is very very good ,a 2-channel player,and is more reasonably priced.I would stay away from MF.EMM.Depending on the rest of your system and the kind of music you listen to the XA-ES sony or marantz may be adequate.
I have listened to a number of SACD players in my system.My experience indicate that unless the recording is very good and the sacd player is superior ,the hybrid reproduction on a high quality red book player can sound as good or even better,(I listen to primarily classical music) Example,listening to many sacd on EMM SE combo was inferior to the hybrid reproduction on a Reimyo777 or The Zanden combo.However,for two channel SACD I find the Accuphase 800/801,very good and superior to the hybrid.For multi channel I usually listen using the esoteric X-01,but only when the recording was well recorded.In my bedroom system I use the CARY sacd it is very very good ,a 2-channel player,and is more reasonably priced.I would stay away from MF.EMM.Depending on the rest of your system and the kind of music you listen to the XA-ES sony or marantz may be adequate.