Thanks for the advice. Any opinions on the marantz sacd players? Is the MG Head sluggish at all due to the tubes? It does look like a good deal. In addition to a smooth sound I need good rythym. A tall order, I know. Sorry about all the questions. I am just ready to get something good to listen...

I am looking for a setup that will not be fatiguing or harsh, which, in my experience, is common in high end audio. I think I made the right choice in headphones with the Sennheiser hd600. My budget is small (<$1000, or so) and I am set on an SACD player. How is the Sony scd-333es model in this...