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Suggest an SACD/CD player under $6k

I currently use an Oppo BD-95 and am looking for an upgrade.  I'm looking for something that is closer to the sound of analog.  I prefer listening to LPs, but I have a ton of silver discs that are getting ignored.  I'm not interested in hi-rez downloads (I'm done buying the same albums over and over again in different formats) and I really don't want to take the time to store my discs in a vault.  I'm using a McIntosh MA79000 integrated and Focal 936 Aria speakers.  Any suggestions appreciated.
crouse99
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elevick
2,636 posts
 
You probably won't see much of an improvement with SACD's since technology there hasn't changed.  However, using your player with a nicer DAC will be a big improvement.  For 2 channel, almost anything by Chord or Schiit will sound better (at least it did in my system against an Oppo 105)
randy-11
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try out a 205
rpeluso
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Luxman D-05u
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hifiman5
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OP- You didn't indicate a price range but if you are looking in the $1000 price range, the Marantz SA-8005 is currently on sale at Amazon for $899 Prime.  I bought mine a couple years back at $1200.  Great sounding player in that it makes silver discs sound a bit on the warmer, richer side with nice air to the sound.  At the currently discounted prices a great deal.  
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stereo5
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I wouldn't go the dac route as you can't play the SACD layer through it.

crouse99 OP
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rpeluso, can you describe the sound of the Luxman D-05u?  Thanks.
denon1
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Esoteric K-05X .I can refer you the dealer who can get you to 6k for brand new K-05X. Within this price range I doubt you can find better sounding (CDs and SACDs) and as reliable player as Esoteric k-05x.

PM me if  you want the info.


avlee
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McIntosh MCD500 Or 550. Beautiful looking systems in my opinion and decent/good DAC implementation.
crouse99 OP
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denon1, thanks for the offer.  After more research and suggestions, I may get in touch.  Speaking of Esoteric, can anyone compare the K-05x to the K-07x?  The specs appear the same, but, of course, specs don't tell the whole story.
denon1
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crouse99, I had in my system both K-07X and K-05X. Only DACs are the same. The K-05X has better transport and torrodial custom transformer. These both differences make K-05X sound more dynamic, and a little more refined. I love latest esoteric offerings for their reliability, sound and simplicity. I am thinking to upgrade my K-05X to K-01X and be done.
crouse99 OP
44 posts
 
Thanks denon1
elevick
2,636 posts
 
Randy,
According to Oppo, the 105 and 205 have the same audio.  It's video that's better in the 205
rpeluso
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Sound of the Luxman D-05u?  Well, it sounds warm, extended, full, huge soundstage, deep too, balanced top to bottom, like the music I ask it to play for me, its varied depending on the quality of the disc I load, but its always always musical and satisfying, never ever grating.  
crouse99 OP
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Thanks rpeluso!
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