Looking for SACD player

@curiousjim 

The Berkeley does not have I2S and it does not do DSD.   So the PSAudio transport is a no go.  That's why I need an SACD player rather than a transport.

walt8489

There has never been a better time to purchase a SACD player. Much to choose from via the demo/used marketplace. Then, there is full retail as well. I own several Spinners of this format.  Keep me posted on your journey.

Happy Listening!

The XD versions changed the sound profile to be more analogl but still giving a clear presentation
 

+1 ”Unlike some older models that could be perceived as ”analytical”, the K-05XD is said to have a fuller more ”vibrant” musicality with a precise soundstage”

I'll add my exprience for what is it is worth.  My long-term flagship SACD player was the Sony XA9000ES, which to my ears sounded terrific.  I kept it going as long as I could but it finally gave up the ghost a few years back.  As back-up, I also owned an XA5400ES, which lacked the multichannel capability, and didn't sound quite as good so it sat in my home office system.  I replaced the XA9000ES with a Marantz SA-K1 Ruby, which did not sound as involving, and also refused to play certain discs, ones the XA5400ES played perfectly. I understand that there may be known problems with the Marantz transports, so beware.  I recently went all in and purchased a Luxman D-10X, which sounds amazing and also reads 100% of what I feed it.  I had been using the Sony, which is a fine machine, but the Luxman takes everything to a higher level- my wife was immediately able to tell the difference in sound, for example, and she is not a critical listener.  My dealer (Excel Audio in Newport Beach) gave me a reasonable trade-in on the Marantz.....I still have the Sony for a second system.  I wanted to audition an Esoteric as well, but was unable to find a dealer with one in stock.  But I am good to go with the Luxman.  I am fairly certain that this is my last SACD player.

I pur a new Denon DCD-A110 SACD player couple of years ago. New was $3,500. It has no output for an external DAC and it is not surround , only 2 channel stereo which is what I like. I have a 9.2 channel surround set up for video but do not care for it with music. This Denon is a fine piece , weighs over 30 lbs. solid build , terrific soundstage , I expect it to last for a long time. Plays anything you throw at it and the redbook's sound good too. Noticed a few still around now that are discounted down $500 or so. Played thru a McIntosh MA 7900 and restored JBL's.I listen mostly to classic rock. To me the original single layer SACD discs are slightly better than the hybrid but hard to find and $$$$.