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Recommendations for CD players to play SACDs

I have a Consonance Droplet Cd player that does a great job on redbook but doesn't play SACDs. Any recommendation for a CD player that is especially good on SACDs? On my short list: Marantz 8260; Music Hall Maverick; Sony 222, 333, 555 or DVP 9000ES. I'm currently using a Sony DVP NS900V to play SACDs. Are you familiar with any of the players mentioned above? Would they make an improvement on my Sony? The rest of the system is Audible Illusions, Bryston 4BSST, Von Schweikert VR5. Thank you for suggestions.
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libertasdon
9 posts
 
Skip the Maverick. Check AudioReview.com's owner review section.
mikesinger
572 posts
 
i thought the marantz sounded quite good with bdr cones, big rock isolation and upgraded power cord...

it was a little light in the bass and there are some relaiblity issues...
cytocycle
1,043 posts
 
skip the Marantz 8260 the rave review about it was wrong it is a dull player and like the poster above said it had all sorts of problems trying to read certain disc's (that really sucks when they are your favorite).

Music Hall Maverick or one of the newer Sony's.
duypham
22 posts
 
sony 333 es is the best in your list , do not buy the marantz 8260 , something wrong with the laser in this model, it can not read the disc all sometime even with the new one
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