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SACD-R

I have recently come across a few websites that have SACD downloads that can be Burned onto DVD-R and saved as an SACD-R. They sound INCREDIBLE!

Unfortunately, this has started me down a new path of component searching.

There are not many machines that play these discs, mostly newer BluRay players: Oppo, Marantz, DENON, Sony...

I have auditioned a Primare BD32 that has set the bar in my system for sound quality, but I do not need any of the Video or Multi-channel features of the unit, not do I really want to spend $6,000.

So, I am wondering if anyone else has gone down this road yet.

If so, is there an up-to-date list of compatible SACD-R players somewhere?

I am interested in knowing if the some of these models are compatible:
Marantz SA-8004
Yamaha CD-S1000
Pioneer Elite PD-D9MK2-K
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Update:

I have tested:

DENON DBT-1713UDP, 5-10, sound was just ok.

Sony BD590, 1-10. Might as CD's sounded better through my CD player than SACD through this.

Yamaha BD-A1020, 6-10, just a slight bit better than the DENON.

Maranz UD7007, 9.5-10, almost as good as the Primare, but much less$. This machine really sounds amazing! Very well built as well.

Oppo 95, 8-10, good, but certainly not as great as all the hype is. Sounded a bit flatt with SACD, 24Bit FLAC was very good though.

Primare BD32 is my refence point still 10-10.

No 2ch CD/SACD players were compatable unfortunately:
Yamaha, Pioneer, Marantz...In order to play SACD-R the player must be able to read DVD-R discs. So, only BD/SACD players could read them. This is really unfortunate since I have no TV in my 2ch room. And, the BD players do not have a true DSD DAC like some of the 2CH CD/SACD players.

I am keeping the Marantz.
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