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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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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. 

rcprince
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I echo the advice about buying new rather than used, transports do wear out.  Marantz makes very good players and the SA-10 looks substantial, but I would stretch for the Luxman if you could.

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lordmelton
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I'd give the new Shanling a try - $3800 or thereabouts. It includes a valve output stage.

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tomstruck
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Sacd check out the Onix zenith it has I2S output which makes a much better output and you need a dac with the same I recently got one and it as good as my render 10 if not better using PS Audio mark two deck, but just like anything if the recordings junk it’s gonna come out junk

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