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SACD Players

Hello,

New member here. I am looking to add an SACD player in order to play the DSD layer of SACD directly. Based on my research I have shortlisted PS Audio Direct Stream Memory player and McIntosh MCT500.

Option 1) I currently own McIntosh MA5300 which means I can use MCT500 with supplied DIN cable connected to MA5300’s DA1

Option 2) Purchase PS Audio Direct Stream Memory player and DirectStream DAC MK1 (Both discontinued)

From what I understand the memory buffering and Air Lens would make the media sound better. Whereas, I haven’t found many reviews on MCT500.

Both options would roughly cost the same. I am looking for the better sound. Which option is better? Any advice or insights would help.

Thank you,

SA

rlsammie
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audiojacks
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Esoteric X03

irjones
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Hi, I too am looking to upgrade to SACD. I'm not looking at home theatre, I mainly watch the news channels, and soccer. A sound bar will suffice. But I learned a lot reading this post. And as I'm saving to buy something permanent. It is the Marantz AS30 or 10, I am chiefly interested in. Am I wrong in this train of thought? RICHARDBRAND, What do you think?

Thanks IAN.

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wturkey
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@rlsammie

 

Congrats on the purchase. Please share feedback on the setup experience. 

robert53
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I have an Oppo 205 and it sounds really good, especially with high quality SACDs like Mofi. They still service these players, just in case you need it. I have owned two Oppo players and they are really well built and I never had any problems with either one. I also use it for watching concert Blue rays or Dvds with sound going through my stereo. It's also made for surround.

robert53
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The 105 also has the HDCD chip and the HDCDs sound really good too. The 205 sounds better than the 105, but no HDCD chip. I prefer the 205. I recommended oppo to a friend of mine and he bought a used 103 which he loves and it was cheap. Read about the features of each player if you are interested.

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