Phil60
Well-Known Member
I'm using a Marantz SA-8005. I was using an Emotiva ERC-3 for the past year and a half. Before that a Technics SL-P3 that I bought in 1985; that thing last many years and many military moves, but finally gave out.
I came into quite a few SACD's, so I decided to try a few units out. I tried the Oppo 105D, a Marantz SA-14S1 and SA-8005; I ended up keeping the SA-8005. The Oppo was too bright in my system and although I thought the SA-14S1 was a better than the SA-8005, I really didn't think it was $1300 better; to me anyway.
I came into quite a few SACD's, so I decided to try a few units out. I tried the Oppo 105D, a Marantz SA-14S1 and SA-8005; I ended up keeping the SA-8005. The Oppo was too bright in my system and although I thought the SA-14S1 was a better than the SA-8005, I really didn't think it was $1300 better; to me anyway.