best SACD player

Thank you to the OP for starting this topic, I have been on a similar search to update my Marantz SA-8004 in hopes of taking my disc spinning game up a notch.  Marantz 30n, and KI Ruby have been on  my wish  list, and I've been looking  at some older McIntosh players like MCD210. I'm a bit nervous buying a player of that age. My preference is a player that leans towards musical more than  analytical. This is the first I've heard of  the Denon  A110, but it's mentioned several times in this post, so I'm adding it to my list.  

@wjob can you expand on the sound differences between the Denon A110 and the Marantz SA-10? Is the SA-10 on par with the best of the best players?

@erock79 can  you expand on the differences between your Marantz 30n and your McIntosh MCT500?  I've been dreaming of a McIntosh SACD player in my system, but just struggle to come to terms with the price they command. The 30n comes in at a price point that doesn't give me heartburn, but I know there's no free lunch. If the MCT500 is that much better, I'll start saving. 

My system is McIntosh C2200 to rebuilt Allen Organ C3 tube amps driving GR Research XLS Encores. It sounds great, but it's not as megabuck system like many here.      

@onebean  - I have the Marantz and Denon in different systems, so I haven't done a head-to-head.  From what I am hearing, the Marantz is a little smoother on the top end and a little less forward overall.  Both are excellent players.  I haven't heard any of the big $$$ players apart from a show here or there, so hard to say it is the best of the best.  Some people have reviewed it as such.  The dealer I purchased it from also sells Esoteric. When asked, they said the difference is small.  Probably a matter of taste/system matching.  

I bought a used PS Audio transport that radically improved the sound of all of my CDs, including SACD. I'd also argue for the importance of the I2S/IIS (HDMI) output on any CD player. (Of course, your DAC will have to have that input.)

Not sure about "best," but Marantz 30n is very good, and there are tons of reviews to help you figure out if it might be the one for you. 

I upgraded to a Marantz KI Ruby from a Marantz SA8005 (I had an SA8001 before that). I wanted to buy my "last" SACD player and Music Direct was closing them out for $3k. The sound is very close between the two but I think I can hear a little better soundstage with the Ruby. One of the reasons I got this player is that Marantz designs and manufactures the drive. It is one of the best drives you can buy and I'm counting on Marantz to have spares if it ever fails. I've had three Marantz players and never had a drive fail. On the other hand I bought a $4k PS Audio Transport and the cheap-ass computer grade drive they put in has failed three times. Pure junk.

It looks like you can still buy a KI Ruby from other vendors for 3 grand even though Music Direct is sold out. That is my recommendation.