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Marantz SACD30N

Has anyone tried this disc player yet? I'm wondering if it retains the classic Marantz house sound (i.e. a bit too warm, dark and flat) or is it a fresher, more open sound than typical of Marantz.
drowe
gryphongryph
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I have posted this link before, but I think some of you would find it interesting.
http://www.pureaudio.co.nz/?page_id=270
tweak1
3,553 posts
 
the difference between ignorant and stupid is not being willing to become educated, or unable to
drowe OP
34 posts
 
Thank you for the link, gryphongryph. That was most informative and actually makes a lot of sense. It is especially enlightening to learn how some manufacturers actually "fudge" it by offering an XLR jack but not the balanced circuitry to support it. (Rotel comes to mind; not to pick on them, they are not alone. I often wondered how they could offer XLR connections on inexpensive products.) Thus it is merely a convenience with no sonic benefit, and actually may be detrimental overall. Stereophile is good at pointing this out in their reviews when they see it implemented.
pgoodfield
2 posts
 

Hello nonoise

What Orea are you using with your Marantz? I’m using some ISO-Pucks under a Maple chopping board with the player on top. I’m wondering if I should try the fancier Orea.

thanks

Paul

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nonoise
10,577 posts
 

@pgoodfield 

I'm using the Blue Oreas under my SA-15S2b SACD player. I tried going with the smaller one but got better results with the Blue. From what I've read, the regular ISO-Pucks are just as good without the bling so if you hear a definite improvement with what you have, I'd stick with it knowing you saved some money.

All the best,
Nonoise

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