CD player suggestions...

Got to disagree with the Emotiva recommendation.

That one that got sent back.

Looks nice, cool remote, but non-gapless playback is a huge problem.

I opened that CD player up, and it’s a $10 plastic OEM computer drive.

Complete junk packaged in a nice looking case.

In the price range you’re looking at, I would check out Cambridge Audio or Marantz.

Oppo 103, if you can find one.

Nice sounding, built like a tank

Find Raysonic Tube cdp , I am so impress with the 168 , I bought onother one their top of the line ? For my main system.

check this out, ask seller to verify it finds SACDs

sony’s are slow to load, just be patient

IOW, get started for next to nothing and keep your eye out for a great deal on a better one.

btw, I just bought a similar unit for a friend for $15. at a rummage sale. his particular model does not play SACD, but it does play copies of cds which he needs. I am guessing this unit plays copies.