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

yoyoyaya Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 902 posts 07-02-2024 at 07:54am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Esoteric players are superb and have gotten better with every generation. They deliver natural, unforced sound, and are extremely reliable. The are also one of the few companies who TEAC/Esoteric, build their own mechanisms. There are also changes in the analogue circuitry in the SE upgrade.
yoyoyaya Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 902 posts 07-03-2024 at 11:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Regarding Esoteric's packaging, current models are shipped double boxed in extremely strong cardboard boxes. However, they are heavy machines and ultimately, if shippers want to destroy something, they will.