DTB300
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Who would have ever thought purchasing a new SACD player would be so difficult. I have been considering the following players as an upgrade from my current Denon 2200. I could purchase a new Universal or keep the 2200 and just purchase a SACD/CD player.
Marantz 8260
Pioneer Elite DV-59AVi
Denon 3910
Sony DVP-NS999ES
All these can be purchased from $600 - $1000 depending on source be it new or used.
I have also considered modding the units and that costs from $400 - $1700 depening on the mods being done...
First, depending on where you read and who has posted it, all of these players are the *perfect* players for someone to purchase. Then there are the posts where all of these just would not cut it - period.
So I attempted to call a few stores in my area who *say* they carry the following companies I mentioned.
First store....Carries Marantz, Pioneer, and Sony. Called and asked if I could setup a time to come out and listen to the players. Answer: We only have the Marantz DV-8400 to listen to. The other players would have to be ordered and we would only do that if you wanted to purchase them.
Second store...Denon dealer. Asked why I wanted a SACD player and I should consider going with vinyl and the setup they have would cost me $2000. This is after I told them I had NO vinyl and stated my price range of $800 - $1500. I was then told that a 45 RPM 200g Vinyl album would blow away any SACD player and source. Now Vinyl does sound very good, but 1: it was over my price range, 2: I would have to start buying vinyl at $50 a pop for what they were talking about. I have seen new vinyl for $30 - $50 depending on who it was. Most vinyl that I am seeing, are remakes and not too much new. Some is out there. I then asked about listening to the Denon, and they stated they did not have one, but could possibly get one if I was interested in buy one. But their store is really about high end sound, and they specialize in Vinyl.
Third store....Pioneer and Denon. Both in stock, but not sure they could hook everything up for MCH listening or not. Just stop in and they could see if they could do it or not...
Online store.....mods Sony Player. Contacted via email. Very quick reply, very informative post. Emailed back asking questions about players and mods. Quick reply again, answered all my questions, have 30 day return if I do not like it. Same player can also be modded to a higher level for $400 - $1100 from other modders.
Man...after a day like that, just trying to find places to listen to, and getting people to show me what they have - read: nothing, it is a wonder why online places are thriving and the local stores are having trouble staying open...
Ace in the Hole.....I still have my trustly local Stereo Store that I orginally purchase my 2200 from that I have yet to visit. The salesman there is GREAT, and hopefully we/they can find something to listen to and I can end this long road...
Truely disgusted but still on my search....
Dan
Marantz 8260
Pioneer Elite DV-59AVi
Denon 3910
Sony DVP-NS999ES
All these can be purchased from $600 - $1000 depending on source be it new or used.
I have also considered modding the units and that costs from $400 - $1700 depening on the mods being done...
First, depending on where you read and who has posted it, all of these players are the *perfect* players for someone to purchase. Then there are the posts where all of these just would not cut it - period.
So I attempted to call a few stores in my area who *say* they carry the following companies I mentioned.
First store....Carries Marantz, Pioneer, and Sony. Called and asked if I could setup a time to come out and listen to the players. Answer: We only have the Marantz DV-8400 to listen to. The other players would have to be ordered and we would only do that if you wanted to purchase them.
Second store...Denon dealer. Asked why I wanted a SACD player and I should consider going with vinyl and the setup they have would cost me $2000. This is after I told them I had NO vinyl and stated my price range of $800 - $1500. I was then told that a 45 RPM 200g Vinyl album would blow away any SACD player and source. Now Vinyl does sound very good, but 1: it was over my price range, 2: I would have to start buying vinyl at $50 a pop for what they were talking about. I have seen new vinyl for $30 - $50 depending on who it was. Most vinyl that I am seeing, are remakes and not too much new. Some is out there. I then asked about listening to the Denon, and they stated they did not have one, but could possibly get one if I was interested in buy one. But their store is really about high end sound, and they specialize in Vinyl.
Third store....Pioneer and Denon. Both in stock, but not sure they could hook everything up for MCH listening or not. Just stop in and they could see if they could do it or not...
Online store.....mods Sony Player. Contacted via email. Very quick reply, very informative post. Emailed back asking questions about players and mods. Quick reply again, answered all my questions, have 30 day return if I do not like it. Same player can also be modded to a higher level for $400 - $1100 from other modders.
Man...after a day like that, just trying to find places to listen to, and getting people to show me what they have - read: nothing, it is a wonder why online places are thriving and the local stores are having trouble staying open...
Ace in the Hole.....I still have my trustly local Stereo Store that I orginally purchase my 2200 from that I have yet to visit. The salesman there is GREAT, and hopefully we/they can find something to listen to and I can end this long road...
Truely disgusted but still on my search....
Dan
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