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Transports: Simaudio, Pro-ject, Jays

Its down to these 3 transports! Do all of these transports play CDR and Hybrid SACDs? The Simaudio doesn't state what it can play, the Jays makes a list but doesn't include Hybrid SACDs. It would be a huge disappointment if I found out later that it can't play CDR or the Hybrid SACD.

Also talked with a dealer who sells Simaudio and Pro-ject and he wanted to steer me away from the Pro-ject based on the quality of their electronics in general. He would take a return on the Simaudio but not the Pro-ject. Anyone have experience dealing with Pro-ject direct if there are issues?
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@amorstereo Did you try the different connections on the Pro-ject? I currently use coax and am curious if there are benefits using the AES or the I2S connection.
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I'm not looking for SACD playback, I'm more concerned about the red book layer on the SACD being playable.

Pro-ject lists Hybrid SACDs, I just assumed that is the red book layer. Can it read the SACD layer as well?
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Update, I decided to go a different direct. I was just about to pull the trigger on the Project then a new Rega Isis came up for $5k. I have the Rega Osiris amp so this option was very attractive. The Isis and Osiris are full balanced and are designed and voiced as a combo. It allows me to fully utilize the  specially designed XLR connection. The transport in the Isis is top flight with digital out which allows me to compare how my Audio Mirror Dac stacks up against the Isis. Rega guarantees the Isis for life and has 2 matched lazer drives in storage for each Isis unit produced. The Project is $3k + the cost of a LPS put the outlay very similar. No brainer! The Isis is still breaking in along with new interconnects (Cardas Clear which take forever) but so far it's fabulous, like a top flight Naim CDP.

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