Mcintosh MVP 871 - a killer on redbook?

I keep reading about this unit on the web as an incredible sounding one. However I just cannot fully believe that a universal DVD player can beat pretty much any dedicated CD/SACD player under $10 000 including Mac's own MCD201 on redbook and get CDs sound as close to vinyl as possible! I'm totally confused my friends. This contradicts all audiophile logic....