I haven't had the opportunity to hear or see, except online, this player. I am currently using a Modwright SA8005. When I talked with Dan Wright about the stock machine, he said a main reason he chose it as a unit to modify was the fine construction quality and logical circuit layout. All of the late vintage Marantz, made in Japan, gear is exceptionally solid and capable for its price.
I did not have it modified because I disliked the stock player. It was more of a fascination with having a tube based output stage for digital.
I did not have it modified because I disliked the stock player. It was more of a fascination with having a tube based output stage for digital.