SACD

Super Audio CD-compatible Blu-ray Disc players

Here is, in random order, an overview of available and announced 'universal disc players' that feature Blu-ray Disc as well as SACD playback. Most of them also support DVD-Audio.

Blu-ray Disc

Maranz UD9004 Universal Disc player Marantz UD-9004

Universal BD player; as UD-8004 with copper-plated chassis, internal REF design, SA-7 audio circuit, balanced outputs (XLR analog out), vertical stretch, toroidal transformer, dual HDMI outputs, Silicon Optix Realta HQV video processor and 297 MHz/14-bit video DAC

Available from August 2009. See news.

Discontinued as of November 2011.

¥577,500 / USD 5,999 (about EUR 4,300)

Buy it on Amazon





Marantz UD8004 Universal Disc player Marantz UD-8004

Universal Blu-ray/DVD-Video/DVD-Audio/SACD/CD player with M1 design chassis, center mount drawer, profile 2.0, discrete commands, flasher input, internal decoding, 7.1 analog outputs, RS323C and proprietary HDAMs. 297 MhZ/12-bit video DAC. No DSD output via HDMI; alleged to downconvert DSD to 44.1 kHz PCM for HDMI output (unconfirmed)

Available from October 2009. See news.

USD 2,199 Buy it on Amazon





Marantz UD-7007 Marantz UD-7007 Successor to UD-7006.

Supported disc formats: BD Video, Blu-ray 3D, BD-Live/Bonusview, BD-R/RE, SACD, CD-DA, CD-R/RW, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DVD±R/RW, AVCHD, AVCREC. Media formats supported (for playback from USB): MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC, MPEG, WMV, AVI, DivX PLUS HD; PNG and JPEG still images.

Features balanced XLR outputs; playback of WAV/FLAC files of up to 24bit/192kHz; double HDMI outputs for separate audio and video; Pure Direct mode; 'Marantz Remote' app for iOS and Android; supports DLNA Digital Media Player (DMP) v1.5 and DTCP-IP.

Available from late 2012; see news

USD 1,199 SRP* Buy it on Amazon





Marantz UD7006 Marantz UD-7006 Fifth universal BD/DVD-Audio/DVD-Video/SACD/CD player from Marantz; successor to UD-7005; 2.0/5.1/7.1 analog output; DSD out via HDMI; RS323 USD 999 SRP* Buy it on Amazon





Marantz UD7005 Marantz UD-7005

Universal BD/DVD-Audio/DVD-Video/SACD/CD player; similar to UD-5005 with Anchor Bay ABT2015 10-bit video processing; 12-bit Analog Devices video DAC

Available in black and silver from August 2010. See news

USD 999 SRP* / £799.90 Buy it on Amazon





Marantz UD-5007 Universal Disc Player Marantz UD-5007

Successor to UD-5005.

Available in black (and silver in some regions, notably Europe) from July 2012; see news

USD 499 SRP* / £499 Buy it on Amazon US / UK (black/silver)





Marantz UD5005 universal disc player (BD/DVD/SACD/CD) Marantz UD-5005

Marantz 'budget' universal disc player (BD/DVD-A/DVD-V/SACD/CD)

3D-ready thanks to HDMI 1.4a; DNLA 1.5 support; USB  input; stereo output option with multichannel downmix; ELNA capacitors in output stage; DSD output on HDMI

Available in black and silver from July 2010

USD 599 SRP* / £449.90 Buy it on Amazon





Denon DVD-A1UD black Denon DVD-A1UD

The set will support BD-ROM (BD-Video and BDMV), BD-R/RE, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R/RW, SA-CD, CD, CD-R/RW. There's no mention of VCD or SVCD (but who wants to play such low-resolution formats in this HD age?) nor of DVD+R/RW (though there's a good chance those will play anyway).

Furthermore there's support for DivX6, WMA, MP3 and JPEG. The set also features an SD/SDHC slot. Of course it has HDMI output but it's not clear whether DSD streaming is provided on it or only via the proprietary 'Denon Link'. BD-Live (profile 2.0) is promised as an upgrade. Until then you'll have to make do with BonusView (profile 1.1).

Available in black and silver from January 2009.

¥546,000 / USD 4,500 SRP* / EUR 4,999 Buy it on Amazon





Denon DBP-A100 Denon DBP-A100

Introduction: November 2010; see news.

Specs to follow

USD 2,499 SRP* Buy it on Amazon





Denon DBP-4010UD Denon DBP-4010UD

(US typenumer: Denon DBP-4010UDCI)

Somewhat more affordable universal player from Denon which also plays BD 2.0, SACD and DVD-Audio. Features Denon Link for DSD output, but according to the manual only low-resolution PCM output via HDMI in case of SACD playback.

Available in silver (Japan) and black

¥252,000 / USD 1,999 SRP*

Buy it on Amazon





Denon DBP-2011UD

(US typenumber: Denon DBP-2011UDCI)

Announced for: August 2010

Specs to follow

USD 799 SRP* Buy it on Amazon





Denon BDP-1611UD Denon DBP-1611UD

Announced for : June 2010

Specs to follow

¥52,500 / USD 399 SRP* / Buy it on Amazon





Denon DBP-2012UD Denon DBP-2012UD

US typenumber: Denon DBP-2012UDCI; new typenumber for delayed DBP-2011UD(CI). Universal BD-Live/DVD-Video/DVD-Audio/SACD/CD player with YouTube support, file streaming from PC/NAS; HDMI v1.4, Deep Color, "x.v.Color", High-Bit-Rate Audio output; front USB; Direct Mechanical Ground Construction; Independent Block Construction; 32-bit/192kHz audio DAC; 7.1ch and dedicated 2ch analog output; Pure direct mode; 3D digital noise reduction; Glo-key remote; Remote I/O; Remote lock mode; RS-232; Available in silver and black.

Scheduled to ship: January 2011; see news

USD 799 SRP* Buy it on Amazon





Denon DBT-3313UD Universal Disc Transport Denon DBT-3313UD

Features dual HDMI outputs, Denon Link HD, ethernet network port, RS-232C control port, mini-jacks for Remote Control loopthrough and analog stereo outputs for Multi-Zone use on the rear panel plus a front USB input. Plays same formats as DBT-1713UD below. Available in black worldwide and also in silver in Europe.

Released in 2012; see news

¥126,000 / USD 999 / EUR 999 SRP* Buy it on Amazon US / Germany (black/silver)





Denon DBT-1713UD Universal BD Player Denon DBT-1713UD

Plays Blu-ray Disc, BD Live, BD 3D, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, CD, AVCHD, DivX HD; streams video from Netflix, Vudu, Hulu, YouTube; DLNA-compliant; controllable with remote app from iOS and Android devices, when used in conjunction with compatible AVR (also released in 2012)

¥52,500 / USD 499 / EUR 499 SRP* Buy it on Amazon





McIntosh MVP881BR universal disc player McIntosh MVP881BR Also from the Denon-Marantz stable. Features Custom linear power supply, fully balanced 2-channel audio design, 32-bit/192kHz DACs and a backlit, learning IR remote. price not yet known  





Yamaha BD-A1010 Univerdal Blu-ray Disc/SACD player Yamaha Aventage BD-A1010

Supports Blu-ray Disc, BD-Live, Blu-ray 3D, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, AVCHD, DivX HD, Netflix, Blockbuster on Demand, FilmFresh, YouTube Leanback; RS-323, dual USB port; DLNA client; iPhone App control. See news.

Release: July 2011

USD 499 SRP* Buy it on Amazon





Yamaha BD-A1000 universal Blu-ray Disc player Yamaha Aventage BD-A1000

Similar to BD-S1067. Direct access to Netflix, Blockbuster and YouTube. USB ports on back and front.

Release late 2010; see news

USD 699 SRP* Buy it on Amazon





Yamaha BD-S1067 Yamaha BD-S1067

Plays BD, Blu-ray 3D, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD, DivX HD Plus; Audio Pure Direct function; DLNA client. Available in black or silver.

Release: October 2010; see news

EUR 599 SRP* Buy it on Amazon.de





Pioneer Elite BDP-53FD Pioneer Elite BDP-53FD

Specs to follow. Reported to play SACD ISO images burnt to DVD flawlessly.

Available in North America from autumn 2011; see news

USD 499 SRP*  





Pioneer Elite BDP-52FD
Pioneer Elite BDP-52FD

Specs to follow.

Available in North America from autumn 2011; see news

USD 399 SRP* Buy it on Amazon





Pioneer BDP-LX55 Pioneer BDP-LX55

As BDP-440 plus dual gold-plated HDMI ports, anti-vibration construction design; special acoustic capacitors and high performance power supply; 32-bit / 192 kHz and DSD-capable DAC.

Available in Europe from November 2011; see news

£350  





Pioneer BDP-450 Pioneer BDP-450

Features Pioneer's PQLS (Precision Quartz Lock System) to eliminate jitter in digital transfer.

Available in Japan and Europe from October 2012; see news

€299 / £250 SRP* Buy it on Amazon UK / Germany





Pioneer BDP-440 Pioneer BDP-440

As BDP-140 plus DVD-Audio and FLAC playback.

Available in Europe from October 2011; see news

€299 / £250 SRP* Buy it on Amazon UK / Germany





Pioneer BDP-140 Pioneer BDP-140

Plays Blu-ray 3D, BD-Live, DVD-Video, SACD, CD, MKV, DivX Plus HD, WMV, WMA and MP3 ; PQLS on HDMI; DLNA-certified; SACD output on HDMI as DSD or high-resolution PCM; controllable with free iControl AV2 app; Sound Retriever Link and Stream Smoother Link to enhance compressed audio/video files when used with matching AV Receivers SC-LX85 or SC-LX75.

Available in Europe from September 2011 (see news); in North America from autumn 2011 (see news)

USD 199 / €199 / £170 SRP* Buy it on Amazon US / UK / Germany / France





Ayre DX-5 universal Blu-ray Disc player Ayre DX-5

Based on the same main PCB as the Oppo BDP-83 with custom electronics around it (explained here).

See news

Approximately USD 10,000 / ¥1,449,000  





Primare BD32 universal Blu-ray Disc player Primare BD32

Based on same MediaTek platform as Oppo's and Cambridge Audio's. Connections: analog multichannel and stereo out, XLR balaced outputs, optical and coaxial digital out, YCbCr component video, 2x HDMI, USB, e-SATA, RS-232C and LAN (ethernet port)

Also available in black.

   





Theta Digital COMPLI BLU Theta Digital COMPLI BLU

Announced as reference quality universal disc transport.

Likely shares components with Oppo BDP-83, including VRS by Anchor Bay. HDMI 1.3 port provides 36-bit and 30-bit Deep Color video output as well as DSD and LPCM audio output. Also features RS-232 port for custom home theater integration.

Price not yet known  





Lexicon BD-30 universal player Lexicon BD-30

Announced as the first THX-certified Blu-ray Disc player. Plays BD (with BonusView and BD-Live), DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, CD, etc.

Features an RS-232 port for home control systems.

Launch September 2009 at CEDIA.

USD 3,499  





Cambridge Audio 751BD Universal Blu-ray Disc player Cambridge Audio 751BD

Universal BD player. Features include: five Wolfson WM8740 24/192kHz DACs, Marvell QDEO video processing, Anagram Technologies upsampling to 192kHz, 7.1-channel and dedicated stereo analog outputs, two HDMI outputs

Available from Spring 2011; see news

USD 1149 / £800

Buy it on Amazon

Buy it on Amazon UK / Germany






Cambridge Audio azur 650BD Cambride Audio azur 650BD

Same specs as the Oppo BDP-80, based on the same MediaTek platform. Features on-board Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding.

Available per November 2009; see news

USD 699 SRP*

EUR 799

Buy it on Amazon





Oppo BDP-105 Oppo BDP-105

Audiophile version of BDP-103; same features plus: Fanless design (unlike its predecessor, the BDP-95); Headphone Amplifier; Optical, Digital Coaxial and asynchronous USB DAC; Properly oriented XLR outputs

Available from December 2012; see news

USD 1,199.99 Buy it on Amazon





Oppo BDP-103 universal Blu-ray Disc player Oppo BDP-103

Successor to BDP-93; same features plus: Latest generation QDEO video processor; 4K upscaling; 2x2 HDMI: two inputs, two outputs; front HDMI input supports HML (High-Definition Mobile Link); Gracenote look-up; Backlit Eject buttons.

Available from November 2012; see news

USD 499.99 Buy it on Amazon





Oppo BDP-95 Oppo BDP-95

Audiophile version of BDP-93. Same features plus ES9018 SABRE32 Reference Audio DAC, dedicated stereo audio outputs (RCA and XLR) and toroidal power supply.

Available from February 2011. See news.

USD 979 / £1,099 / €1299

Buy it on Amazon

Buy it on Amazon UK / Germany / France






Oppo BDP-93 Oppo BDP-93

Same features as BDP-83 plus Blu-ray 3D playback, CinemaNow and Netflix streaming support, Wireless-N networking, dual HDMI outputs, dual USB ports, eSATA port, Marvell KYOTO G2 chipset with Qdeo video processing.

Announced Autumn 2010. See news

USD 499 / £599 / €699

Buy it on Amazon

Buy it on Amazon UK / Germany / France






Oppo BDP-S83 Blu-ray Disc player Oppo BDP-83

Another 'universal player' in the Oppo tradition. Plays Blu-ray Disc, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, HDCD, etc.

Features USB ports, 7.1-Channel Analog Output, BD-Live, Bonus View and DVD Upconversion to 1080p.

USD 499 Buy it on Amazon





Oppo BDP-83SE 'Special Edition' Oppo BDP-83SE

The Oppo BPD-83 'Special Edition' has anhanced analog audio processing, relevant for those who like to use it for playback of SACD and/or DVD-Audio via analog outputs rather than via HDMI with offboard processing. The upgrade includes a new analog audio stage power based on the ESS Sabre32 Ultra and Premier DACs and an improved power supply. The Special Edition also includes the RS-232 remote control port, which is optional for the regular BDP-83.

USD 899 Buy it on Amazon





Oppo BDP-83SE NuForce edition Oppo BDP-83SE NuForce Edition Modified Oppo BDP-83SE. Modifications deal with the power supply's regulation and related circuitry. See news. USD 1,295 Buy it on Amazon





Oppo BDP-80 Oppo BDP-80

Cost-down version of the BDP-83. Almost all of the same features as BDP-80 such as SACD, DVD-Audio, HDCD, BD-Live, USB, DSD output via HDMI etc. except: no DVD 24p conversion; no dedicated analog stereo output (shared with the 7.1ch out); analog SACD output is converted from PCM rather than DSD direct; no IR I/O; no RS-323 control port; a glow-in-the-dark remote instead of a back-lit one.

USD 289 Buy it on Amazon





BluCobra EZ3000 BD/DVD/SACD player ezGear BluCobra EZ3000

Claimed to play SACD. This might be an error e.g. playback of (the CD layer of) hybrid SACDs may be meant.

Should have shipped in March 2008 but the company's product page has not yet been updated since.

USD 400 SRP*  





Philips BDP9700 SACD-compatible Blu-ray Disc Player Philips BDP9700

Features include Qdeo video processing; video upscaling to 'Quad Full HD' i.e. 4K; DivX Plus HD; BD-3D; Philips 'Smart TV Plus' online video services; Philips 'SimplyShare' streaming connectivity; TI Burr-Brown 24-bit/192kHz DACs; separate linear power supply with toroidal transformer.

Available from autumn 2012 (see news)

EUR 499 Buy it on Amazon.de





Sony BDP-S790 Sony BDP-S790

Release 2012. See news. Details to follow.

   





Sony BDP-S590 Sony BDP-S590 Release 2012. See news. Details to follow.    





Sony BDP-S490 Sony BDP-S490 Release April 2012. See news. Details to follow.    





Sony BDV-N990W Sony BDV-N990W Release May 2012. See news. Details to follow.    





Sony BDV-N890W Sony BDV-N890W Release 2012. See news. Details to follow.    





Sony BDV-N790W Sony BDV-N790W Release May 2012. See news. Details to follow.    





Sony BDV-N590 Sony BDV-N590 Release 2012. See news. Details to follow.    





Sony BDP-S780 Sony BDP-S780

As BDP-S580 with Skype embedded; 2D-to-3D upconversion; Precision Cinema HD Upscaling, Super Bit Mapping, Smoothing, and Chroma Processing technologies

Release April 2011. See news.

USD 250 SRP*

Buy it on Amazon

Buy it on Amazon UK / Germany / France






Sony BDP-S580 Sony BDP-S580

As BDP-S480 with built in Wi-Fi (802.11n with WPS) and IP Content Noise Reduction

Release March 2011. See news.

USD 200 SRP*

Buy it on Amazon

Buy it on Amazon UK / Germany / France






Sony BDP-S480
Sony BDP-S480

As BDP-S380 with BD-3D playback; DNLA Client for photo, music, and video playback; HomeShare Wi-Fi Network Speaker compatible

Release March 2011. See news.

USD 180 SRP*

Buy it on Amazon

Buy it on Amazon UK / Germany / France






Sony BDP-S380 Sony BDP-S380

Blu-ray Disc Player with Full HD 1080p playback, DVD-Video, SACD and CD playback; WiFi-ready (USB wireless LAN adapter sold separately); BRAVIA Internet Video and BD-LIVE functionality; Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology; Photo, music, and video playback via front USB; "Media Remote" (iPhone/iPod touch/Android BD Remote Control application)

Release February 2011. See news.

USD 150 SRP*

Buy it on Amazon

Buy it on Amazon UK / Germany / France






Sony BDV-E980W Sony BDV-E980W

As BDV-E880 with Built-in Wi-Fi; comes with 4 tallboy speakers; wireless rear speakers

Release 2011. See news.

Buy it on Amazon.de





Sony BDV-E880 Blu-ray/SACD Home Cinema System Sony BDV-E880

Home Cinema system with Blu-ray 3D and SACD playback. Streams video and music from the Internet, a PC or iPod or iPhone. Comes with 2 tallboy speakers.

Release 2011. See news.

€499 SRP* Buy it on Amazon UK / Germany / France





Sony BDV-E780W Sony BDV-E780W

As BDV-E580 with wireless rear speakers, 2-way front speakers; universal remote; IP Content Noise Reduction technology and Precision Cinema HD Upscaling; DLNA client; front USB input; compatible with Sony HomeShare Wi-Fi Network Speakers

Release May 2011. See news.

USD 600 SRP* Buy it on Amazon





Sony BDV-E580 Sony BDV-E580

As BDV-E280 with integrated Wi-Fi (802.11n with WPS); Entertainment Database Browser with Gracenote technology; USB and DNLA Client and photo, music, and video playback; HomeShare Wi-Fi Network Speaker compatible; "Media Remote" (iPhone/iPod touch/Android BD Remote Control application)

Release March 2011. See news.

USD 500 SRP* Buy it on Amazon





Sony BDV-E380 Blu-ray/SACD Home Cinema System
Sony BDV-E380

Specs as BDV-E280, with auto speaker calibration. More details to follow.

Release March 2011. See news.

€399 SRP*

Buy it on Amazon UK / Germany / France






Sony BDV-E280 Sony BDV-E280

1000 watt, 5.1 channel home theater system Blu-ray 3D,DVD, SACD and CD playback; 2 HDMI inputs; WiFi-ready (USB wireless LAN adapter sold separately); BRAVIA Internet Video; iPhone/iPod touch dock included

Release April 2011. See news.

USD 400 / €349 SRP*

Buy it on Amazon

Buy it on Amazon UK / Germany / France






Sony BDP-S1700ES BD/SACD player Sony BDP-S1700ES

Single-disc BD, DVD, SA-CD, CD player; as BDP-S770 plus BRAVIA Internet Video and Sony's Qriocity; IR input jack on rear panel for easy control system integration

Release August 2010 in North America. See news.

USD 400 SRP*  





Sony BDP-S770 Sony BDP-S770

Single-disc BD, DVD, SA-CD, CD player; as BDP-S570 plus Blu-ray 3D playback

Release Summer 2010. See news.

USD 300 SRP* Buy it on Amazon





Sony BDP-S570 Sony BDP-S570

Single-disc BD, DVD, SA-CD, CD player; as BDP-S470 plus IP Content Noise Reduction; Built-in Wi-Fi Wireless (802.11); not BD3D-ready

Release Spring 2010. See news.

USD 250 SRP* Buy it on Amazon





Sony BDP-S470 Sony BDP-S470

Single-disc BD, DVD, SA-CD, CD player; as BDP-S370 plus Blu-ray 3D-ready

Release Spring 2010. See news.

USD 200 SRP* Buy it on Amazon





Sony BDP-S370 Sony BDP-S370

Single-disc BD, DVD, SA-CD, CD player;BRAVIA Internet Video and BD-LIVE; Gracenote look-up; WiFi-ready (USB wireless LAN adapter sold separately); DVD upscaling to 1080p; BD Remote (iPhone/iPod touch remote control – free app.); Photo/Music/Video Playback via USB and DLNA; Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio decoding. No DVD-Audio playback, of course.

Release Spring 2010. See news.

USD 180 SRP* Buy it on Amazon





  Sony BDP-BX37 Costco version of BDP-S370; same specifications but includes 'free' HDMI cable USD 180 SRP* Buy it on Amazon





Sony HTP-BD47SS Sony HTP-BD47SS Bundle consisting of BDP-S470 + HTS-S370 Home Cinema System. Latter consists of AV Receiver STR-KS370, 4 front/surround speakers, center speaker, subwoofer and accessories EUR 499  





Sony BDV-HZ970W Sony BDV-HZ970W

1000W Full HD 1080p BD, DVD, CD, SA-CD 5.1 channel home theater system; as BDV-E570W with Blu-ray 3D playback.

Release Summer 2010 in North America. See news.

Price not yet known  





Sony BDV-E770W Sony BDV-E770W

1000W Full HD 1080p BD, DVD, CD, SA-CD 5.1 channel home theater system; as BDV-E570W with integrated S-AIR wireless rear speaker; WiFi-ready with included USB Wireless LAN adapter (802.11)

Release Spring 2010 in North America. See news.

USD 650 SRP* Buy it on Amazon





Sony BDV-E570 Sony BDV-E570

1000W Full HD 1080p BD, DVD, CD, SA-CD 5.1 channel home theater system with iPod audio playback via USB and same functionality as BDP-S370; S-AIR ready for wireless rear and wireless multi-room speakers (sold separately)

Release Spring 2010 in North America. See news.

USD 550 SRP* Buy it on Amazon





  Sony BDV-T57 Costco version of BDV-E570 USD 389 Buy it on Amazon





Sony BDV-IZ1000W Sony BDV-IZ1000W

Product details to follow.

Release September 2010 in Europe. See news.

   





Sony BDV-E970W Sony BDV-E970W

Product details to follow.

Release June 2010 in Europe. See news.

  Pre-order it on Amazon.de





Sony BDV-E870 Sony BDV-E870

Product details to follow.

Release March 2010 in Europe. See news.

EUR 692 Buy it on Amazon.de





Sony BDV-E370 Sony BDV-E370

Product details to follow.

Release March 2010 in Europe. See news.

EUR 574 Buy it on Amazon.de





PlayStation3 Sony PlayStation 3 To see which models are SACD-compatible, check the PS3 SACD FAQ. For prices check the PS3 hardware page  





None of these players support HD-DVD which may disappoint some and lead others to debate these are not truly universal disc players but it's hard to deny HD-DVD is a dead format (as opposed to SA-CD, which continues to see a flow of dozens of new releases every month).

*SRP = manufacturer-suggested retail price; actual price is usually significantly lower.

 


 

 

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