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Marantz SA-14 vs. Cary CDP-1??

My system consists of a Classe CA-200 amp and Classe CP-35 preamp. I have KEF 104/2 speakers and a Velodyne SPL1200 subwoofer. Any comments or recommendations on which of these 'used' units would sound better on this configured system? I've heard great things about the SA-14 but not much out there one way or the other about the Cary.
mariles62
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tpreaves
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Well to start with the Marantz is an SACD player,the Cary is not.If SACD playback is in your plans,I think the answer is simple.The Cary is a fine redbook and HDCD player,I owned one before I went to SACD medium.
mariles62 OP
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Thanks...I should have clarified...I don't own any SACD's so I'm looking for a good 'redbook' player...doesn't matter if it is SACD or HDCD...they have one of each on Audiogon which is in my 'pricepoint', i.e. below $1K. The Cary is newer than the Marantz but I keep reading that the Marantz is an excellent 'redbook' player...I guess the question is which plays back 'redbook' better...this Cary or this Marantz?
tbg
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If you try the Exemplar revision of the Oppo 83 (not SE), you would try no others. It costs $2700. I heard it in Winston Ma's big buck listening room and was just amazed. I get mine soon.
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