SACD Players in 2025?

[Descartes]

What about just using the Sony UBP-X800M2 as a transport, that’s probably the best option, don’t you think?

 

[aagstn]

What about just using the Sony UBP-X800M2 as a transport, that’s probably the best option, don’t you think?

Sony has discontinued them, but if you can get one at a decent price I think it is a good way to go. You can send the DSD out HDMI to a compatible receiver to enjoy multichannel. The X800M2 also supports DVD-A and most importantly blu-ray audio. There are some fantastic multichannel albums available on blu-ray audio. I would not lock myself into just SACD playback in 2026. It is also insane to pay thousands for a SACD player full of noisy gimmicks when an X800M2 can still be found for under $400 US. The Sony X700 is still being made and also supports SACD, but does not support DVD-A. It is a less expensive option, but IMO not as well built as the X800M2.

 

[Descartes]

Sony has discontinued them, but if you can get one at a decent price I think it is a good way to go. You can send the DSD out HDMI to a compatible receiver to enjoy multichannel. The X800M2 also supports DVD-A and most importantly blu-ray audio. There are some fantastic multichannel albums available on blu-ray audio. I would not lock myself into just SACD playback in 2026. It is also insane to pay thousands for a SACD player full of noisy gimmicks when an X800M2 can still be found for under $400 US. The Sony X700 is still being made and also supports SACD, but does not support DVD-A. It is a less expensive option, but IMO not as well built as the X800M2.

Yes I have been buying a few BluRay Audio in ATMOS from SDE and the experience is amazing. I strongly recommend Frankie goes to Hollywood. Welcome to pleasure dome.