Marantz SA7S1 CDP

[tom1040]

Has anyone heard this player before. I am thinking of matching up my system to the complete reference series. I may trade a McIntosh Pre & Marantz Pearl cdp to get it.

This will be local so I will be able to hear it but, as usual, like to ask others of their opinions because they do matter to me.

Thanks.

[timc]

Its a damn good CDP, but i prefer dCS, or Mcintosh MDA1000.

Both are more expensive.

[tom1040]

I suppose you get what you pay for with most things. The option for me is a brand new Marantz from a dealer (not a demo) for $4200 (+ tax).

Not certain that it would be a $4k upgrade in sound vs. what I have.....

[timc]

I suppose you get what you pay for with most things. The option for me is a brand new Marantz from a dealer (not a demo) for $4200 (+ tax).

Not certain that it would be a $4k upgrade in sound vs. what I have.....

At that price it's a steal.

Retail price (including VAT) in Norway is around $13.600. Using an exchange rate of 5.5NOK/USD


-Tim

[Mr. Widget]

I suppose you get what you pay for with most things. The option for me is a brand new Marantz from a dealer (not a demo) for $4200 (+ tax).

Not certain that it would be a $4k upgrade in sound vs. what I have.....

Unless you will be displaying it and really are into the aesthetics... I wouldn't do it. CDs are about to go the way of vinyl records... oh, bad example. Seriously though, CDs will be less and less important as we move into digital alternatives. I'd put my money in a good DAC that can work with all digital sources.


Widget

[tom1040]

Unless you will be displaying it and really are into the aesthetics... I wouldn't do it. CDs are about to go the way of vinyl records... oh, bad example. Seriously though, CDs will be less and less important as we move into digital alternatives. I'd put my money in a good DAC that can work with all digital sources.


Widget

I will be displaying it and aesthetics ARE important to me-that is the 'problem' I seem to have. The digital alternatives you speak of might not be all that important to me in the future-I don't know. I could sell off the pieces in the future if it does become an issue...I am just wondering if $4K spent now with the gear I have would be noticable if I pulled the trigger ( I do love the Pre/amp combo).

Thanks for the advice.

[timc]

I am just wondering if $4K spent now with the gear I have would be noticable if I pulled the trigger.

I would say YES!

However. I do agree with Widget that the futere is DAC based. So getting a good price if you sell the CDP in a couple of years could prove difficult.

-Tim