Best DVD changer with SACD?

[Greygown]

Any one know of a High-end DVD changer with SACD capability? The price point I have in mind would be $1500-$2000, though I wouldn't mind paying less.

I've been looking for two months and can find anything close to the best single disk players. Do any outstanding hi-fidelity DVD/CD changers exist?

Thanx in advance for any leads or suggestions!

 

[mitch57]

I don't think they exhist. I have an Integra DPC 8.5 6 disk DVD changer that plays both SACD and DVD-A. It sounds wonderful! However, I haven't compared side by side to a single disk player like the Denon 3910 or the top of the line Integra player.

Here's a link to the changer I have. Onkyo sells one that's almost identical but has fewer bells and whistles and a shorter warranty.

http://www.integrahometheater.com/model.cfm?m=DPC-8.5&class=DVD&p=i

 

[Greygown]

Thanks Mitch, I've seen the Onkyo CP802 you mentioned (in fact it was my leading contender until the Integra), but the Integra does boast a better video DAC and slightly less harmonic distortion.

I may just have to suck it up and get both a changer and DVD player when I get the cash, but I think I'll see if I can track down a good price on that Integra 8.5

Thanks for the Lead!

 

[Greygown]

FYI... I just read a reveiw that mention Onkyo owns Integra, hence the similarity. The reveiwer mentioned that an Integra engineer mentioned the DCP 8.5 was essentially the same, but manufactured with higher quality components then the Onkyo.

 

[mitch57]

Greygown,

You Bet! Good luck and keep us posted on what you get. I too am thinking about buying both a changer and a single player. The problem is dealing with two players which both require 6 analog interconnects to function with SACD. Since SACD won't play over anything but analog interconnects you will have to have a receiver or a Pre/Pro which has two sets of them. Or, purchase a seperate box which has two sets which is quite expensive.

Let us know what you come up with.