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

secretguy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,739 posts 01-16-2025 at 09:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete So, if you have to ask, you'll never know. In other words, nothing.
tomcarr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,534 posts 01-21-2025 at 04:35pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have the McIntosh MCD600. I think it sounds considerably better than my Luxman and OPPO players. The 600 also has a preamp section so you can go directly to your amps. Sounds better than going through my Topping Pre90. Can't recommend the MCD600 highly enough.
audiotroy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,826 posts 01-21-2025 at 06:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete eudisiam woefully inaccurate is a car a car? so by your reasoning a Ferrarri and a pinto are the same a 1200 Marantz vs a 10k esoteric you are going to hear a considerable difference as long as your system has good resolution. why? superior design: power supplies, superior dac, better data read via superior drive Dave and Troy Audio intellect NJ esoteric dealer