SACD player that will read the SACD layer


I have had poor luck with SACD/CD players that will default to the redbook layer and not read the SACD layer.

Please share with me any experience with a player that will nearly always read the SACD layer.

Thanks
whatjd

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Thank you. I have not yet had an OPPO. The players I have had have been a bit mainstream. Sony, Marantz, Denon, Music Hall and some others I am not remembering. Some have had settings to set the redbook or SACD layer, but that has not always made a difference.

The current Dennon has a default setting, but has not made much difference.

I am in the market to get a new/used player and want to make sure my choice will read the SACD layer on hybrid discs.

Any suggestions on players you like the sonic qualities of would be appreciated.

Seems some high end companies are not offering SACD players.

Also, are there outboard DACs that process the SACD layer on discs?
...as a P.S., I do have a laser cleaning disc, but not sure if it cleans the SACD laser?
Thanks to all for your input.  Odd, I picked up a very cheap Pioneer player just to see if it would read the SACD layer of a hybrid disc...and it did.  I think I just need to be able to spend more money for a more current player.