Michael wrote:
I'm looking to get a new CD-player and can't decide on whether to get a
SACD unit or DVD-a compatible one? My thinking is:

1. SACD will play CD's and that would be great for computer burned CD's,
but is the format short lived?

2. DVD-a is highest quality, but who makes DVD'a Cd's, and I won't be
able to burn my own CD's.

The Marantz SA-11S1 has my attention.

Don't know anything about the Marantz. I do know that Pioneer offers
universal players that will play both DVD-A and SACD discs. Price is
maybe around $250(?), but I saw mail-order dealer (sorry, can't
remember who) selling them recently for $100. Try searching the web for
the best price. Anyway, if I were you I'd only consider a universal
player, so you'd always have a way to listen to any DVD-A or SACD discs
you buy now or in the future.

As for burning CDs, you might want to get a CD burner for your
computer. Or if you're considering buying a new computer eventually,
almost any computer sold now will include a CD burner, and often a DVD
burner too.