Quote Originally Posted by bobsticks
Not for nothin' JM, but I still think that you of all people need to at least check out a decent SACD system before making a purchase. Yes, the Rega is a nice player (I've even recommended it a few times) but given your tastes I think you'd regret it if you purchased a standard redbook-only cdp and later heard what you were missing.


bobsticks I am sure you are right. I have checked out used players but I am not comfortable buying used. This as far as I know leaves the Marantz SA8001. I really like the CD5001 but I would want a higher level of cd playback quality. I guess what I would like to know is that I would have sacd ability and better sound for my existing cd's. I guess I need to stop being neurotic and buy the Marantz and if not happy send it back and continue the hunt. But you are right I would probably regret not having sacd ability. I do have three sacd's at present.