The Modwright Sony XA-5400ES is worthy of consideration in that price range, as would be an ex-demo EAR Acute 4. Or if lack of SACD is not a deal breaker, I know a guy on Stereo.net.au forum who is keek to sell a Vitus SCD-025 circa $10kAUD (approx $6900USD).
Best SACD/CD player
I know I'm old school, but at this late date, December 2015, what's the best spinner that will do both CD and SACD, under $10k
Short list so far is Exoteric K-05X, Marantz SA11-S3 and I don't know what else.
Short list so far is Exoteric K-05X, Marantz SA11-S3 and I don't know what else.