SACD players

[Stonewall15]

I am looking for an SACD player. Many DVD players say they can play SACDs but I wonder if they mean Hybrid SACDs where they play only the CD layer, not the SACD layer. How can I tell? What I am looking for is a reasonably-priced player that will play true SACD, as well as hybrids.

[jazzbo]

If they say they'll play SACDs, they mean they will play the SACD layer. Look for the SACD logo on the packaging or as a decal/sticker on the machine itself.

Most if not all of the latest Sony Blu-ray players will play SACD discs. If you don't yet have a Blu-ray player, that's a recommended route because BLU-RAY IS GREAT.

I'm not sure what a "reasonably priced" model really is. If you're willing to buy a music only machine that will last and deliver excellent sound, I'd recommend the Sony SCD-XA5400ES which is supposedly back in production again, or the Denon DCD-A100(a 100th anniversary flagship player that is built like a tank; no longer in production, but may be found in closeout prices). I've had both of these (have the Denon now, which I prefer). These players are 1000 or more in cost though.

Edited August 28, 2012 by jazzbo

[Stonewall15]

Many thanx- that clears up the issue for me.