I started with Oppo 205 for both 2-channel and HT, then purchased a Marantz SA-10. I still use Oppo 205 for HT and multi-channel audio, but only use SA-10 for 2-channel. SA-10 requires a very long break in time but once broken in, it sounds very 'analog' yet detailed. Vocals and instruments sound real.
I also use the SA-10 as a USB DAC with Innuos Zenith Mk2, but still optimizing Intel NUC with iFi accessories and Euphony playback software since Zenith does not support DSD 4x. I still play SACD and CD physical medias on SA-10 when I want to get the best sound. I also purchase high-res music, mainly in DSD 2x and 4x, sometimes in PCM as well.
Now I have 2 units of SA-10 in different houses. Please note that the SA-10 does not use a D/A chip, but instead upscales to DSD 4x using FPGA which is then sent straight to analog output stage. This player is really underrated and not getting 'glowing' reviews it deserves.
I also use the SA-10 as a USB DAC with Innuos Zenith Mk2, but still optimizing Intel NUC with iFi accessories and Euphony playback software since Zenith does not support DSD 4x. I still play SACD and CD physical medias on SA-10 when I want to get the best sound. I also purchase high-res music, mainly in DSD 2x and 4x, sometimes in PCM as well.
Now I have 2 units of SA-10 in different houses. Please note that the SA-10 does not use a D/A chip, but instead upscales to DSD 4x using FPGA which is then sent straight to analog output stage. This player is really underrated and not getting 'glowing' reviews it deserves.