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Best SACD/CD player

I know I'm old school, but at this late date, December 2015, what's the best spinner that will do both CD and SACD, under $10k

Short list so far is Exoteric K-05X, Marantz SA11-S3 and I don't know what else. 
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rpeluso
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Maxboy, I have that unit, and I am never replacing it.  I use it with a 509U integrated and Vandersteen 5A speakers.  I am finished.  Music from this setup takes me where I want to go.  Plus, the integrated has those little things real audiophiles sneer, tone controls.  Oh so necessary with many many discs.  

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maxboy00
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rpeluso

Looks like you have excellent synergy, the D-06  is a great player, I thought was on the slightly warm side of things.  I sold mine and purchased an Esoteric K-07 which at first did not like. It wasn't until I change the sample rate that I came to really enjoy the merits of this player.  
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lalitk
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Look for a used Denon DVD-5910, excellent player for the money.  
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milpai
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Zavato,
The Esoteric "must" be good. I am thinking this after currently owning the Teac SACD player. The house sound is detailed and slightly less warm compared to the Marantz. I will take Esoteric Marantz SACD players any day. If you do not have plans to download DSD, then the Marantz should be a great player for less than half the cost of the Esoteric.
jafant
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I, too, enjoy the Esoteric for SACD only.
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