[Jodet]

I'm looking for a source for my tube amp and HD800 setup. 
 
SACD and CD sound quality are both important and the budget is <$1K. 
 
I'm thinking of either the new Oppo 103 or the Marantz SA8004.
 
Any comments or suggestions?   Anyone had a chance to hear both? 

 

[KG Jag]

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I'm looking for a source for my tube amp and HD800 setup. 
 
SACD and CD sound quality are both important and the budget is <$1K. 
 
I'm thinking of either the new Oppo 103 or the Marantz SA8004.
 
Any comments or suggestions?   Anyone had a chance to hear both? 

You might want to save some money and get a good used OPPO DV-980H.

 

[rapunzel]

I would go with the Marantz. They have an excellent reputation for SACD players ... it is a standalone SACD/CD player, with direct DSD to analog, and very highly regarded in the reviews. Happy listening! 

 

[Destroysall]

The Marantz is dedicated player where the Oppo is a Blu-Ray/DVD player.  I would narrow it down to which is it you wish to do. If you find yourself in need of an excellent quality video player, then the Oppo is a good choice.  If not, then the Marantz is highly regarded and will serve you well.

 

[KG Jag]

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The Marantz is dedicated player where the Oppo is a Blu-Ray/DVD player.  I would narrow it down to which is it you wish to do. If you find yourself in need of an excellent quality video player, then the Oppo is a good choice.  If not, then the Marantz is highly regarded and will serve you well.

The Oppos play DVD-Audio; Sonys don't.  Does the Marantz?
 
BTW--the upline/ up in time--Oppo BDP-83SE (used only now), BDP-95 and BDP-105 are of audiophile quality--A+ rated in that category.