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SACD/CD player update

i have invested on analog for a long time. From vinyl to Reel to Reel, VPI turn table to tube preamp. But sometime i looked at my shelf, there are still over hundreds of SACD and red book CD over there. also some Hi-def in my hard drive. I only have an Oppo 105 to play them. I wonder if it worth to invest on a better player. Thinking about Esoteric, but i never do  A-B comparison and don't know how much i can gain. I'd like to hear some advice. Thank you.
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aalenik
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First, I have to add my endorsement to Dan Wright and his Modwright upgrades.  I own the Modwright/Sony XA5400ES and it's one of the very best SACD I've heard at any price - better, IMHO, than the megabucks dcs 'stack'.  (XA5400ES Unit + mods = $3,500).

For CDs only, I use the EAR Acute (Mk. 3) by Tim d'Paravicini. It's magic!Easily the best (and least 'digital sounding') disc player I've heard.

Judge with your own ears (always), but that's my 2-cents.

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