Looking for a CD / SACD player. Also, tell me about Esoteric

Budget is $10k.

I want something that plays SACDs as well as redbook.

Must have US service available.

I mention Esoteric as they appear to be one of the few still pushing the envelope as well as supporting SACD in this price range.

gthirteen07-01-2024 1:47pm

gthirteen OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 358 posts 07-02-2024 at 01:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Good suggestions and I appreciate the comments. Not to derail, but if I knew that I could get parts, the Sony 5400 would be my pick.
gthirteen OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 358 posts 07-02-2024 at 02:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Please correct me if I’m wrong- no more Oppo, no more Sony, etc as to getting a more or less cheap transport and using a nice D/A converter?
gthirteen OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 358 posts 07-08-2024 at 05:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for the info people! Keep it coming!
gthirteen OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 358 posts 07-13-2024 at 01:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have been reading old reviews, the number of available SACD players dwindling over time.The Luxmans, the Esoterics, the Audionets, and Yamakas and Marantz players seem to be well regarded. Anyone have any Luxman vs Esoteric personal experience? Anyone heard an AUdionet player?