Just wanted to mention about the system I had an occasion to listen to in a demo room. Really great sounding. Playing some church music with an amazing repro. Here are the components:
Marantz PM14 S1 Special Edition + Pioneer SACD PD-70 AE-S + Canton Reference Speakers 9.2 DC
Total cost 5000€. Actually I thought spending extra money on better components from a particular Hi Fi level is just a nuisance but not. I think the sound difference is amazing. Best sound I heard so far.
Marantz PM14 S1 Special Edition + Pioneer SACD PD-70 AE-S + Canton Reference Speakers 9.2 DC
Total cost 5000€. Actually I thought spending extra money on better components from a particular Hi Fi level is just a nuisance but not. I think the sound difference is amazing. Best sound I heard so far.