Small Format SACD Player
 

Downing-sizing the physical size of my system (won't mind doing the same with my waist-line, as well) and now have 10" x 11" amps, 7" x 6" preamp and an even smaller phono-preamp and other bits. Won't be able to shrink the TT/TA, but am wondering if there are any quality SACD players with a smaller format. I can live with full-width if slim enough, but would prefer smaller over-all.

As an alternative, perhaps an SACD drive with a separate DAC would be easier to find.

I first thought, "Teac," but it looks like it only does DSD through the DAC. Otherwise, the transport just plays red book.

Glenn, I can't give you any advice on the SACD drive, but I can tell something about waist-lines. :D

Kidding aside: an slim Oppo 203 into a Bryston BDA-3 is an option some of us here use.

Sony PS3?

Bart - if we would eat as well (and as deliciously :thumbsup:) at home as when visiting you we wouldn't need as much waist-line help. :no:

Thanks for the tip on the Oppo 203.
Wondering why you run it into the BPA-3 (is it simply a better DAC than the one in the Oppo)?
What is the favored output from the 203 to the BPA-3?

Have ordered the Oppo before they are all gone.

McIntosh MCT80 is a SACD/CD transport, so you'll need a DAC. It's 11-1/2" wide x 5-7/8" high.

You would add the matching MXA 80 integrated. To listen to SACD on McIntosh transports, you would need a McIntosh preamp with the MCT input

MCT88 with this??...

https://cdn.stereo.vn/uploads/2017/1...A8900_(13).jpg

or forget it.... :nono:

Correctomundo. :yes: I forgot to point that out.

Thanks Glenn for the compliment!

Carlos (cma29) replaced his Esoteric K-03 by a BDA-3 and feeds it with his Oppo.
He's very happy.
I do think the Bryston DAC is far superior to the one of the Oppo.