Is SACD playback important to you? If it is not, (oh boy), I would eliminate the Sony and look to the others. If SACD is important to you, another player to consider is the new Musical Fidelity TriVista SACD/CD player.
The players you list are very good, I don't think it is so simple as saying "buy this one"; if you have a dealer that you are comfortable with and carries any of these, deal with him. (I know a wonderful dealer for the EMC if needed.)
There are some very nice players available at this time.
The players you list are very good, I don't think it is so simple as saying "buy this one"; if you have a dealer that you are comfortable with and carries any of these, deal with him. (I know a wonderful dealer for the EMC if needed.)
There are some very nice players available at this time.