Currently I'm using a Sony BDP-S3700 which I picked up used on Ebay for $30 a few years back. While it works perfectly fine, I would like to upgrade to a model that plays all regions and SACDs as well. My receiver is a Marantz SR8012, so I am going to stick with a Marantz, but which one?
I've been looking at several models.
The Marantz UD7007 is first on the list and the priciest. It's DAC is the PCM-1795. The Marantz UD7006 is second with the same DAC in the middle price range. The Marantz UD5007 is last with the PCM-1781 DAC and the least costly.
Now, here's my dilemma. Should I even worry about what DAC is in the player when I connect to the SR8012 using hdmi? The SR8012 owner's manual reads "the SR8012 features advanced reference-class 32-bit AKM D/A converters on all channels."
I'd like one of these models so I can play all of my existing CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays while being able to pick up some SACDs that I really like along with any video discs below 4k resolution.
All advice is welcome. Thanks in advance!