Marantz SA-1 reliability problem

Rdr4B: I'm glad you like the SA-1, I always like having my own opinions agreed with! Would something like the PS Audio P300, where you can pick the voltage you will be supplying the equipment plugged into it, solve your problem, at least with supplying a consistent voltage to the SA-1? I have seen many for sale on Audiogon for cheap, esp. if you buy it without the multiwave and fan, which are not essential anyway. The plain old sine wave sounds just great. I too listen to LPs a lot, and only have a couple of SACDs that I have listened to more than once (Willie Nelson, Stardust; and Herbie Hancock, Headhunters). Good luck with your electrical problem, I hope CA gets it together this summer, we are all to blame for an energy shortage w/our SUVs, air conditioners at full blast, multiple mounds of trash etc.
Sarah

Here it goes again. My SA-1 blew another fuse. This time it was clearly not caused by surge. It was mis-loading the CD a few times and then all of a sudden, the whole unit dies, just like last time. Anyone with the same experience out there?

I read from AudioAsylum that there are TOC reading problems in both SA-1 and SA-14. Do they have the same transport ? Could other owners of these units comment on their reliability please ?

Just called Philips Service Center (who services the Marantz in the US) and according to the service tech, there is a Marantz memo for SA-1 regarding mis-read and fuse blown problem. There is suppose to be a minor part upgrade that should solve the problem. I will ship the unit in and post the result after I get it back. In case you would like to contact them, it is (Philips CE, 630-775-0990, 1279 W. Hamilton Pkwy, Itasca, IL60143-1150.

As a follow up of all my previous posts, my SA-1 was never fully functional flawlessly since it was returned from Philips Service Center. It wasn't until I finally managed to send the unit to Marantz Japan to get it fixed. Upon return, Marantz included a piece of ribbon cable and a fuze without any notes. I am not sure if Marantz was trying to tell that it was the ribbon cable that was causing all the problem. Now I am a happy chap.