Diminishing returns?


This may have been discussed ad nauseam, I am new here. I only play remastered CDs. No Streaming. I have a large collection including MoFi Gold discs and some Japan SHM CDs. I have maybe a dozen SACD Hybrid, mostly Dylan. System is Focal 926 floor speakers, Pass Labs XA 30.5 amp, an old Cary Cinema 11 for the TV and control center. In January I purchased the new Quad Artera Play+ CD player that also allows for streaming, cost $1950. It really sounds terrific but my brain is getting in the way of reason the more I read about the Marantz Ruby Sa1 and the CD only functioning Hegel Mohican. Would there me "noticeable" listening experience in either of the two aforementioned players to the tune of $3000 and $4000 respectively? It would be a struggle financially to make such a move but am curious of you folks expert opinions!
Thanks.
voodudrew2

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I have a Marantz Ruby and it is a fine unit with audible improvements over the SA14s2 I owned prior. A more spacious soundstage was the biggest difference, perhaps a bit smoother with fine detail.  

Regarding the issue of redbook CD vs SACD.  I enjoy having the option of SACD but I have redbook CD's that sound just as good.  The recording engineer has more to do with the final sound than the medium IMO.