Dedicated SACD players with digital inputs?

Marantz has a couple of players that do what you want.

Thanks Mhedges. I thought about Marantz, but I think only their lower end SACD model has digital inputs (SA8004). None of their reference series have them as of yet, and I doubt the 8004's DACs will be that much of an improvement over my Benchmark.

One other caveat: I'm not interested in players that do not have at least one 24/192 input. That's why the Luxman D-5 is not on the list.

I've got the Esoteric, and I think it's awesome. In addition to SACD, CD, and DAC functions, it also reclocks so if you a using a Sonos or a SB Touch, it is an excellent addition.

Dhoff01 -

You may want to double-check. I thought the marantz reference series player had digital ins.

Mark

The Marantz Reference SA-15S2 has an optical digital input - no coax. The higher reference models don't have any digital inputs. I wish my SA-11S2 had digital ins, but it's still a wonderful player on redbook and SACD.

Interesting. A quick check to their website shows that even Marantz's description of the SA-15s2 lacks any mention of a digital input, yet a picture of the back panel clearly shows one. I wonder if it offers much improvement over my Benchmark.

You have to think moving forward all brands will start considering adding digital inputs. It's really a no brainer..

IMHO, the best SACD Player with digital input is APL HiFi.
Not cheap but if you will keep it for 10 years then its worth its cost

Dhoff01-

I totally agree. Anybody who puts out a high end CDP or universal player without a digital input is just plain dumb, IMO.

+$20k is a little steep for me...

Playback Designs MPS-5 has digital inputs and upsamples to DSD.
Cary 306 SACD, 303T Professional also have digital inputs.

I was not aware of the MPS-5. Looks like a great unit, but $15K is out of my ballpark. I'm hoping for something used between $3 and $5k.

Right now 306 and SA50 probably rank 1/2, with the MCD 500 a close 3rd..

Any other suggestions in this price range?