Budget SACD Player, Suggestions?

WHAT I WANT IN A PLAYER
* CD, CDR, DVD, & (stereo) SACD compatible
* Optical & analog output
* Video is unimportant
* Single disc

MY RECEIVER/PLAYER
* TEAC AG-H550 (optical, coaxial & L/R analog inputs)
* Panasonic DVD/CD player, connected optically

PLAYERS I'M CONSIDERING
* Yamaha 657 ($220 $=US) & 1500 ($450)
* Denon 1920 ($300)

$150 Toshiba DVD vs. McCormack upd-1 Deluxe; Any Differences

Within the Sterophile site you can find comments suggesting that $150 play can sound quite good and that the $4000 player is a bit better. Other comments suggest that the UPD-1 is as good or better than vastly more expensive players. Cutting hairs was a description of comparing other highend gear. I'm preparing to buy the Conrad Johnson edition of the UPD-1, but I'm having doubts before I jump. Other than speakers, how much differences are there between this stuff. Diminishing returns may be much more than I expected. With that in mind I'll probably still jump at the upgraded UPD-1.

Swoosh and Whir

Swoosh and Whir

The fax machine is singing its song. Beep bloop beep bloop bleep beep beep. And bloop. It goes on and on. Kristina feeds the machine and the machine eats, requests for verification on pricing and availability of amps and speakers, tonearms and cartridges, accessories and racks and so much more. "Recommended Components" is singing its song. Swoosh and whir.

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