Best affordable SACD player that does superb CD's

you would be shocked if you knoew how goos a Lexicon RT10 works for every consideration, they average $400 used

Ok, saw your price point.
Have 2 suggestions and own or have owned both.
First, the Marantz DV9600. Excellent universal player at your price point. I paid 2 grand for the honer of owning it when they first came out. You can get this at a relative bargain used.
Also had the Pioneer DVAX-10. Awesome machine. Gorgeous and built like a tank. Believe those to be well within your price range, used, as they were built a while ago. Can't remember exactly when I purchased mine but it seems like around 6-7 years ago. Actually still wish I had that DVAX-10. DVD-Audio on this machine was incredible!
Maybe a little out of your looking price point but, Esoteric's universal player is SWEET. Had the DV-60 and absolutley loved it.
Are you looking for Multi-Channel SACD or 2-channel? How about DVD-Audio? Surround or 2-channel?

Oh yea, CD playback is good on both these players at that price range. Not stellar mind you as this price range will limit what you can expect. Though the SACD and DVD-Audio were exceptional.
Hope this helps you in your search.

The Oppo DV-970H or DV-981HD are available for about $100, at that price, why not give them a shot? If not good enough, then look for something pricier.

The Sony 555ES 5 disc changer of that era was a pretty nice player also.

5 disc carousel woo-hoo! ;)