Best Value/Performance In An SACD Player For $2k, Or Less, Used?


As the title says I have been debating what the best options in players are for strictly playing SACD's. 

I had been considering a used Sony 5400, but those are now over ten years old, and Sony players of that, and a bit earlier period, are notorious for lasers failing. 

Any expertise, insight, recommendations or suggestions appreciated. Thanks. 

nightfall

For a more modern unit, I can highly recommend the Yamaha CD-S2100, which will often pop up on the used market for less than $2K. The transport is very sturdy and stable, and the built-in DAC is very musical. It can even allow for other digital sources to be connected to its internal DAC.

Marantz makes good units as well, per big_greg’s suggestion. 

Marantz Ruby sacd player TMRaudio.com or Safe and Sound they might have it, On sacd player the newer the better.Dont buy sacd, CD player, transport more than ten years old, less than 2 yrs Maybe is ok.

In a perfect world, the Marantz Ruby SACD would be my choice, but they tend to sell, in less than ideal condition, for nearly my max price.