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Two-channel SACD player recommendations?

I'm looking at getting into SACD and seeking recommendations for a two-channel SACD player (preferably under $1000). I'm not necessarily averse to a universal player or multi-channel player, but this would be for a strictly two-channel music-only set-up, and it seems I would do better for my money to focus only on just that. I'm aware of the Marantz 8001 as well as the Music Hall Maverick (but don't have easy access to a dealer with either). Has anyone heard the 8001? Other suggestions for places to look? Thanks much!

John
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sonicbob
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Hi John,
My friend has a Marantz SA-8001 and wow what a nice player. This unit uses discrete output stages for the audio signal instead of op amps. It is very smooth sounding and i liked it better than a tubed cd player he also had on hand which surprised me.
I think the Marantz SA-8001 will be my next player. As for places to look try Audio Advisor. I think they have a good return policy if you do not like it but i think that will not be the case.

Cheers
Bob
sonicbob
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Hi John,
Bondmanp asked what tubed cd player my friend had. It was a Unison? not sure what model. I was surprised to hear that the Marantz 8001 was a little smoother than a tubed cd player. Maybe it was the tubes,not sure what he was using for tubes. I think they were Mullards. The rest of his system was a tube pre-amp a Audio Research tube amp and the speakers Totems and Von Schweikert VRs.

Cheers
Bob
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