SACD advice: is the Marantz SA-14S1 that much better than the SA8005?


Title says it all; I'm considering getting one or the other. Don't have a huge SACD collection, but would like something good as a player. Does anyone have any experience comparing the two Marantz players I mentioned?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
arcamguy

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Like Hifiman I have a tube modified 8005 from Dan Wright.   He's great to deal with and he does excellent work.  The tubes and separate power supply make a decent player so much better.  Get a good price on a 8005 and talk to Dan.  The player will give you great bang for your buck after his mod.