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Looking for SACD player

I want to replace my Jay's Audio CDT2-MK2 with an SACD player that would be used as a player (with it's own DAC) for SACDs and as a transport to a Berkeley Alpha 3 DAC for regular CDs.  I have Prima Luna EVO 400 amp and preamp and Devore Gibbon X speakers.

I have been looking at the Luxman D-07X, but it's a little out of my preferred price range (up to $10K).  I have also listened to a Marantz 30N and while it sounded OK, it has a lot of extras (network, bluetooth, etc) that I don't need or want.

Please don't recommend that I switch to streaming.  I prefer physical media.

Thanks

walt8489
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jayctoy
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Don’t buy used cd or sacd players because of lasers can burn easily.I own both Ruby and SA10 marantz .Excellent players. Esoteric SACd players are very good as well. 

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audphile1
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I briefly owned the Marantz SA-10 and it wasn’t my cup of tea at all. can’t recommend it. I’d go with esoteric or luxman. 
 

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vx700
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I have always loved Esoteric players- they are pricey however, my budget I cannot buy new Esoteric but I’d sure take an open box or dealer demoed Luxman buy yea sale price $11k, I am like you I’d rather spin a CD or SACD they just sound better to my ears 

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jayctoy
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Op you can call Music direct you have 60 days to audition it. Don’t completely rely on our experience.We have have different taste and listening skill level. You see I love my SA 10 and audiophile1 did not synergize with his tea. I like esoteric but they are very expensive, repair is also not easy.No experience with luxman, I briefly stay on their room at axpona .

sls883
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It's not in the same league as Esoteric, but I'm quite happy with my Denon DCD-1700NE. It does well with SACD and works great as a transport using a quality coaxial digital cable. 

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