Marantz SA-10


I currently own a Modwright Marantz SA-8005. Its has some upgrades including a WyWires umbilical and SR Purple fuse. Its a great player but I'm considering some system upgrades and the Modwright outboard PS will be an issue. The plan was to move to either an Esoteric/Luxman unit but after doing some research another possible candidate might be a Marantz SA-10. Has anyone had a chance to compare the SA-10 with the Modwright SA-8005? Would the SA-10 be and upgrade or just a sideways move? As always your feedback is appreciated.

cmach

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I own the Marantz SA 10 for a year now, Ruby sacd player maybe 3 months now, Marantz 8005 sacd player for 8yrs now, if you can afford it get the SA10, the Ruby is superb but even on single ended rca the SA 10 is way better, On balance the SA 10 is untouchable.No it’s not true that SA10 is a 8005 Marantz sacd player put in a nice case that’s total misinformation.

Anwar when Iam playing Esoteric sacd disc or Venus sacd disc, the Marantz SA 10 sounds like my SME 10 turntable and Icon phono pre.i agree with you , At times I play it more than my vynil set up.

Sharri , The Marantz 8005 sacd player is a very descent player, especially if you use good ic and power cable like audience power chord.Music Direct sometimes have them open box for $$5200 , on Audiogon they show up used as well.The SA 10 respond well with different pc even the Ruby, The High Fidelity ct2 pc will elevate the SA10 with huge improvements, even the Ruby loves the ct2, it’s pricey but High Fidelity at times they go on sale.

Sharri the Ruby is also a very very good player. With good power cable and ic it will compete with any sacd player out there . Right now Iam using high fidelity ct2 ic and audience power chord, On my SA10   Iam using ct2 pc and Nordost Tyr ic..

Cmach congratulations make sure use the balance on SA10 ? It will shine more .