Κώστας Φ.
Truth hurts. Here's a teddy bear.
- Μηνύματα
- 8.978
- Reaction score
- 895
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H Marantz δείχνει τα δόντια της στις Esoteric, EMM Labs κλπ.... :happy_2:
"This is the flagship of the Marantz Reference series. Constructed around a custom-made aluminum transport mechanism, the SA-7S1 features a new DAC chipset from NPC (Nippon Precision Circuits), which is said to have the best performance specifications of any currently-in-production DAC chipset. It is asserted that this new chipset gives the SA-7S1 the highest signal-to-noise ratios, dynamic range and lowest Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) specifications amongst competitive machines.
The new HDAM-SA2 analog stage features a toroidal power supply, with separate supplies for the digital sections, analog section and the display.
Features:
- Custom Designed Aluminum Transport
- New NPC DAC Chipset
- HDAM-SA2 Current Feedback Output
- Low Jitter with Internal Clock
- Phase Conversion in Digital Domain
- Audiophile-Grade Selected Components
- Plays SACD-Stereo, CD, CD-R/RW
- Current Feedback Circuitry
- High-Speed Analog Circuit with HDAM® SA2
- Newly Designed Aluminum Transport
- Digital Isolator for D/A Grounding Separation
- Marantz Original PEC (Phase Error Compensation) PEC777F2
- High Accuracy NPC SM5866A5 D/A Converter
- External Clock Input
- Phase Inversion for Balanced Output
- Toroidal power transformer w/Copper Shield Case
- All Copper Plated Chassis w/ Double Layer Bottom
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Normally, I find extremely detailed equipment to be fatiguing and often less than emotionally nourishing. Not the case here. The SA-7 has the lowest level of listening fatigue of any SACD machine I have personally reviewed, even in comparison with the Lindemann, which has been my historical champion in this regard. Resolution is as good or better than the Meitner, my reference for that attribute.
Conclusion
Even after a few short weeks, it is hard for me to imagine being without the SA-7. I think this lovely lady may be "the one."
I also want to audition her little sister, the SA-11 …which retails for about $2k less than the SA-7.
$6500 is a lot of money …but compared to the machines I view as competitive (dCS, Lindemann, Meitner, Esoteric, etc.) the SA-7 is not only a better all over package, but a screaming deal.
Right now I am driving my VMPS-30s with the newly acquired Ming Da EL-34-AB (preview to come shortly) …and the combination of this shockingly good $1200 integrated amplifier from China, and the Marantz SA-7S1 has me grinning from ear to ear.
If you are even remotely considering an SACD player, you must, repeat MUST give the SA-7 and presumably the SA-11 a serious listen. I think you will be amazed with what you hear!"
Περισσότερα: positive-feedback.com
Specifications:
Sampling Frequency: 2.8224 MHz 1 bit DSD (SACD)/ 44.1 kHz 16 bit linear PCM (CD)
Dynamic Range: 114dB (SACD, Filter 3), 100dB or more (CD, Filter 1)
Frequency response: 2Hz - 100kHz (SACD), 2Hz - 20kHz (CD)
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.0009% (SACD, Filter 3), 0.002% (CD, Filter 1)
Power Consumption: 26 watts
Dimensions: 18" Wide x 5.35" Tall x 16 ¾" Deep
Weight: 49 lbs
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