Current Universal Players


Hey folks-  Does anyone know if there are any high end universal players being made anymore (i.e. EMM Labs, DCS, Esoteric, etc. etc)?  I know it's no longer in vogue but I would like to be able to play cd's, sacd's, dvd-a's and hdcd's.  I'm sure  that's asking a lot but there it is.  I've seen players that are 15-18 years old but I would like something a little bit newer.  Any thoughts?   Thanks. 

audiophileman

I’m regards to Oppo output with various sources look at the following item. The GearFab Breakout Box. Sorry for lack of a link, but I’m lame. Regards, Mike. 

There's also the Sony UBP-X700 and what might be the Oppo-killer: Reavon UBR-X110 at $999. If you want to listen to DSD off SACDs, and hi-res PCM off other discs through an external DAC, then you need a GeerFab Audio D.BOB www.geerfabaudio.com, available at the major US dealers. I invented it because I was dissatisfied with the internal DACs of players.

Look for a used Marantz UD7006 or UD5007 Universal player, they pretty much play every format you mentioned, and then some.  I have both in different systems and very happy that I decided to purchase them.before being discontinued. 

Keep your 205 and buy a great red book dac. The sound of red book will be so far superior what you have, my guess is you will forget SACD.  But you will still have the ability to play any of those discs. There are plenty of threads on Rockna, Holo, Denafrips.  Spend 5k or more and the upgrade will be amazing IMO.