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Need help on a new CD/SACD player

My Marantz SA15 died. The transport/laser part is unavailable. So I need a new unit. Considering the Arcam CDS50 or going with Cambridge CX transport and DAC. I am new to streaming so forgive the ignorance. 1200+ CDs so not ready to go full streaming but it might be a nice addition.

My system is all tube and I have a Michell Gyro dec for analog.

Any suggestions?
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edcyn
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When my Marantz CD/SACD player went belly up after a couple of years (I can't remember exactly why but it was probably its SACD capability), I replaced it with a Sony XA5400ES. It's now several years on, and the Sony hasn't missed a beat.  And yes I like it a lot. It's taken me out of the market.
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fuzztone
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Never ever had a laser fail. But I've never owned a Marantz disk player. Sounds like get another brand.
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bobandcindy101
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Second OPPO. I have their ultra-high-end BLU-RAY player. It’s fantastic!
audioclint
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The laser in my SA8005 died a few months ago (seems a recurring theme with Marantz), I now use it's DAC with an Audiolab CD transport. Not sure your Marantz has that capabilty but it was a good solution for me.
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jjss49
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we should start a ’my marantz sacd player became a brick’ club
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