Cheap sacd player - Blu-ray Forum

Suntory_Times · 05-30-2010, 02:22 PM

I'm looking for some recommendations for a cheap sacd player. I shall be using it as a transport to a benchmark dac1 so I dont care about its dac section. Any help would be great.

Johnny Vinyl · 05-30-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

I'm looking for some recommendations for a cheap sacd player. I shall be using it as a transport to a benchmark dac1 so I dont care about its dac section. Any help would be great.

What do you consider cheap?

John

Suntory_Times · 05-30-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

What do you consider cheap?

John

< $300 au

Jitter also wont be an issue with my dac either.

Zman2k2 · 05-30-2010, 02:37 PM

If I'm not mistaken, aren't the new version of the Sony BD players SACD capable? Like the 370 and the 470?

*edit* I just checked sonystyle.ca, and indeed the 370 and 470 listed on the site are SACD capable.

Suntory_Times · 05-30-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Zman2k2

If I'm not mistaken, aren't the new version of the Sony BD players SACD capable? Like the 370 and the 470?

*edit* I just checked sonystyle.ca, and indeed the 370 and 470 listed on the site are SACD capable.

I can pick up the 370 for a little over $200au. Do either have the ability to shift subtitles for blu ray films?

Rob J in WNY · 05-30-2010, 02:48 PM

Yes, the Sony BDP-S370 will play SACDs. About $150.00 to $175.00 USD, and will likely get a little cheaper in the coming months.

Zman2k2 · 05-30-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Suntory_Times

I can pick up the 370 for a little over $200au. Do either have the ability to shift subtitles for blu ray films?

The only players' that I know that can shift subs are the Oppo's. I'm not sure about the Sony's.

Let me do a little more digging.

*edit* No, the 370 can't shift subs, not according to the manual.

PanaPlasma · 05-30-2010, 04:36 PM

Maybe it's worth while investing some more cash?

E.g. the Cambridge Audio Azur 750BD.

Also compatible with HDCD, Blu-ray Audio,...

Seems more futureproof to me, and a decent player either.

If not, try to find a second hand Pioneer or Denon at ebay??

Suntory_Times · 05-31-2010, 01:15 AM

My problem is I have a fair few sacd's and a very limited budget atm. There also hasn't been many blu ray audio release and I dont expect that to change anytime soon. Though if there was a player within my budget I would be very interested.

Are there any good future proof options within my budget?

BLUTRIG · 06-01-2010, 04:58 AM

I think you can still get them online a older OPPO DVD play like the DV-981HD I have it works pretty good for SACD & DVD SD

danfaz · 06-04-2010, 05:46 PM

Sony BDP-S370 will handle your needs: both SACD & BD-A. Probably the cheapest out there & has very good reviews.

ricky_rocket · 07-06-2010, 07:36 PM

I agree Sony BDP-s370 would be best/cheapest way to go. BTW - How do you like your Benchmark DAC1 ?

05-30-2010, 02:22 PM	#1
Suntory_Times Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2008 Location:The Grid Blu-ray reviews:16 Trading Score:23	Cheap sacd player I'm looking for some recommendations for a cheap sacd player. I shall be using it as a transport to a benchmark dac1 so I dont care about its dac section. Any help would be great.

05-30-2010, 02:37 PM	#4
Zman2k2 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Calgary, Canada Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:136 Trading Score:54	If I'm not mistaken, aren't the new version of the Sony BD players SACD capable? Like the 370 and the 470? edit I just checked sonystyle.ca, and indeed the 370 and 470 listed on the site are SACD capable. Last edited by Zman2k2; 05-30-2010 at 02:40 PM. Reason: adding information

05-30-2010, 04:36 PM	#8
PanaPlasma Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Belgium Blu-ray collection:187	. Maybe it's worth while investing some more cash? E.g. the Cambridge Audio Azur 750BD. Also compatible with HDCD, Blu-ray Audio,... Seems more futureproof to me, and a decent player either. If not, try to find a second hand Pioneer or Denon at ebay??

05-31-2010, 01:15 AM	#9
Suntory_Times Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2008 Location:The Grid Blu-ray reviews:16 Trading Score:23	My problem is I have a fair few sacd's and a very limited budget atm. There also hasn't been many blu ray audio release and I dont expect that to change anytime soon. Though if there was a player within my budget I would be very interested. Are there any good future proof options within my budget? Last edited by Suntory_Times; 05-31-2010 at 10:11 AM.

07-06-2010, 07:36 PM	#12
ricky_rocket Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Michigan	I agree Sony BDP-s370 would be best/cheapest way to go. BTW - How do you like your Benchmark DAC1 ? Last edited by ricky_rocket; 07-06-2010 at 07:39 PM.

05-30-2010, 02:48 PM	#6
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Yes, the Sony BDP-S370 will play SACDs. About $150.00 to $175.00 USD, and will likely get a little cheaper in the coming months.

06-01-2010, 04:58 AM	#10
BLUTRIG Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Mar Vista,Ca. Home Theater Gallery:163 Blu-ray collection:415	I think you can still get them online a older OPPO DVD play like the DV-981HD I have it works pretty good for SACD & DVD SD

06-04-2010, 05:46 PM	#11
danfaz Senior Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Carson City, NV Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:44 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	Sony BDP-S370 will handle your needs: both SACD & BD-A. Probably the cheapest out there & has very good reviews.

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