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Thanks for the input. I am mostly looking for hard rock in the catalog, though I'd love to get my hands on DSOTM and Allison Krause, which puts me back over on SACD. I think I'll probably end up with a universal player, unless the model I want is completely sold out.
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I vote universal player and get the recordings you want be thay SACD or DVD-A. I got the Pioneer DV-563A that many championed a while ago and am very happy with it. I don't seem to see any for sale now thought, so it seems my recommendation is useless. Sorry.
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I think the 578 (which I own) took over for the 563. Seems like a decent universal player but I can't say I have given it a real workout -- I never had enough cables to run 5.1 analog without disconnecting video and digital audio 
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Go to SA-CD.Net for a comprehensive list of SACDs and where they can be found. As for a universal player, I have the Denon 1920 which has really good DACs. It can be had for around $300-$320. The non-Elite Pioneer players don't do DSD but down convert DSD into PCM so be aware if you go the SACD route
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DVD-A because of its fall back capability to regular DVD (most of the time). I'm totally in love with surround music now... I was a 2 channel purist all my life but ever since I finnaly built a good surround system and tried the latest surround mixes and modes (NEO6) I'm hooked. 2channel is just boring now. 
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I have the Denon 3910 that is a universal player, but I've stayed mostly with SACD's, DSOTM, Allison Krauss-Union Station and Brothers in Arms are truly exceptional when using surround sound either through 5 analog cables or the new one cable links that Denon and some other brands have out now. I haven't found a DVD-A yet that I feel matches the quality of the 3 I mentioned above, but it may just be the type of music I listen to.
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I'm currently investigating whether I can get the Onk DV CP 802 in black... I'll know tomorrow, hopefully. And my handy amazon gift cert will then be put to use. 
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DVD-A because of its fall back capability to regular DVD (most of the time).
Though, like HomeDad, I tend to favor SACD (only slightly), I can't argue with this one bit. I have purchased several DTS surround discs which have a 5.1 DTS mix, a 5.1 DVD-A mix (my preference), and a stereo mix. Now thats covering all the bases.
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I'm totally in love with surround music now... I was a 2 channel purist all my life but ever since I finnaly built a good surround system and tried the latest surround mixes and modes (NEO6) I'm hooked. 2channel is just boring now.
It is very comforting to find others who feel as I do. I cannot deny that some disc's surround mixes are less than optimal, but any good one, and there are a substantial number of them, is a joy. No offense meant to those who are 2 channel aficionados. Vive le difference!
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Searching for SACD and DVD-A stinks on Amazon. I'm trying to find a couple discs to go with the new player, but geez... either they don't have many, or they don't know how to characterize them. How irritating.
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If your Amazon certificate is used up you might try these guys CD Universe I've found their prices to be good along with fast shipping.
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