I reviewed the MPS-8 earlier in the year in Issue 98, and was knocked out by its performance…it's definitely better than the MPS-5, and is my new reference for SACD/CD playback.
the MPS-8 takes away one of my 2018 Brutus Awards! If you're looking for an all-in-one reference-level solution for SACD/CD playback, and the price is affordable, then look no further.