With regards to universal CD/DVD players, I highly recommend the Marantz DV-6001 Universal CD/DVD/SACD (multi-channel) player with a list price of $499.00 new. Rotel and Arcam both offer Universal players. Rotel has two but neither offer SACD capability. Arcam's one Universal player does and it's in multi-channel output.
Purchased the Marantz unit preowned but practially new right here on Audiogon last year from a highly reputable member. I'm using it for music mostly and now I've entered the all new world of multi-channel SACDs. Don't discount them. The sound is simply downright superior and the details and things you hear are incredible over 5.1 multi-channel output. Beware that some SACD players have only 2 ch stereo output. While classical symphony music dominates the SACD market, there are some great choices of other music such as classic rock, jazz, etc. Amazon is a great site for these.
I have a Rotel RSX-1057 AVR which is close to the 1058 in power output, etc so I would recommend that one. I personally have no experience with Arcam components. I'd love to audition one of these days.
Purchased the Marantz unit preowned but practially new right here on Audiogon last year from a highly reputable member. I'm using it for music mostly and now I've entered the all new world of multi-channel SACDs. Don't discount them. The sound is simply downright superior and the details and things you hear are incredible over 5.1 multi-channel output. Beware that some SACD players have only 2 ch stereo output. While classical symphony music dominates the SACD market, there are some great choices of other music such as classic rock, jazz, etc. Amazon is a great site for these.
I have a Rotel RSX-1057 AVR which is close to the 1058 in power output, etc so I would recommend that one. I personally have no experience with Arcam components. I'd love to audition one of these days.