Which CD\SACD?


Hi,

Looking for a 2nd hand CD\SACD player.
Seeking for high levels of inner resolution, rich sound, and musicality.

Budget is up to $2,500.

Any help and information would be greatly appreciated. 

Tnx.


k302
A used Marantz SA-11S2 or SA-7S1 would fit your criteria pretty nicely, IMO. They would likely be at the upper end of your budget, though--especially the SA-7S1.
Haven't tried the Oppo.
I thought the price drop of those pure cd and\or sacd players, might be an opportunity to purchase a real high-end unit.
Is the Oppo that good?

I just put my John Tucker/Exemplar Oppo 93 up for sale on another forum. It is the best under $5k cdp I have heard. I just bought a ModWright Elyse DAC ($7K). And while the Elyse is better, the Exemplar 93 can holds it's own with aplomb.
I have an Oppo 105D with the full ModWright upgrade and, while it does many things well, it cannot complete with a high-end dedicated SACD/CD player. 

If you don't need the other things the Oppo brings to the table, with your budget, you can definitely find a demo or slightly used player that will check all your boxes.