What high-end multichannel SACD players are there?

Thanks for the responses guys!

Currently my setup includes an Anthem D2 as a processor.

Would my best bet be to get an Oppo 95 and connect via HDMI?

The Oppo would need to convert to PCM to output over HDMI. What sample rate and frequency would this PCM be?

Are there other, better sounding solutions to output SACD PCM over HDMI than the Oppo?

Thanks guys.

Budget is up to $3k or so, new or used, could swing more for a really compelling solution.

Current line of thinking is Oppo 95 going over HDMI, unless I stumble across a much better sounding option over HDMI. It wouldn't make sense for me to go analog as my D2 will just re-convert to digital to do room correction and bass management.

Thanks for the responses guys!

Hi Kal - I was thinking the 95 instead of the 93 to future-proof myself a bit. Right now I have my stereo and HT systems combined. I'm hoping to be able to separate the two within a couple of years so at that point I wouldn't mind having the better better analog section. Possibly Modwright?

Maybe in hindsight you are right - if I'm going HDMI only right now, maybe it's smarter to start with the 93, and then later on when I split the systems get another 2 channel player with a better analog section. Something to think about....

Also - I recently snagged a pair of Revel Studios, a big motivating factor being that you owned them for a few years! Fantastic speakers!!!

Theo - Are you going analog direct into the D2v? If so - then aren't your crossovers and everything all screwed up? (ie. bass management)

Thanks for the comments!

The mileage that I am getting out of the Anthem room correction is XTREME as I have Revel Studios in a fairly small room (15 x 13) and the bass would overwhelm the room without Anthem ARC. ARC cleans it right up.

I exchanged some emails with Dan from Modwright, who agreed with you all here - ie GO ANALOG from a great player if possible. If room correction didn't play such a big role in my setup I would go in Analog direct, and preferably find a nice MCH pre. Emm labs Switchman maybe?

Next time - just need to snag a bigger room.

What is the top player up to 5k used of of the MCH analogs? ModWright Oppo 95? Krell Evo 505? That marantz player?

In the meantime digital over HDMI it is I think... but I would like to get a real nice analog player in the future - so I am leaning towards Oppo 95 stock to start with and go digital (and enjoy the nice build quality) and then break off to a real nice analog setup later.

Maybe I should STUFF my huge ports and try and make it work analog???

Oppo 95 - PURCHASED

I figure this will be a good place to start to give me flexibility, with possible mods later on