Sony DVP-NS500V vs. Marantz CD-5000?


I'm considering purchasing either a Sony DVP-NS500V or a Marantz CD-5000 for an audio based system. I am using tube amplification (Music Reference RM-10) and a set of Conrad Johnson Synthesis LM210 speakers. I'll probably be using a passive preamp between the CD player and amp.
Any thoughts on which might be a BETTER player for this set-up?

Thanks in advance,

Steve
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Showing 1 response by jdlepera

SACD in the Sony sounds better than my Cal Audio 24/96 Tube dac.Even with MFSL cd's, cd performance is below par.System is Music Reference Preamp and Amp[RM-200].