petetherock Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 This is a thread for fellow owners and potential owners to share their info, tips and experiences. There is a HT thread over at the planet HT, so post there for your questions on the AV components. In SG, Marantz products have always been cheap, and this gives them the edge and attracts a lot of cost conscious buyers. So lets share our tips and prices too! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 This costs around 6xx. Some opinions on it in XP: http://www.xtremeplace.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=62862.msg495706#msg495706 http://www.xtremeplace.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=62862.msg475706#msg475706 I think the SA8003 is slightly warmer, slightly less detailed than the Benchmark for normal CD. I have found virtually no differences between the SA8003 as a transport and the Duet streaming Apple Lossless. Those who notice a big difference often compare the Duet to a 5k transport like an Esoteric. Which is too rich for my blood anyway. As I maintain before, CD playback has pretty much plateau-ed. If you are getting the SA8003, make sure you start building up your SACD collection because THAT makes the biggest differences. If the mods improve the SACD significantly, I may consider them The 15S2 didn't even have balanced outputs so I think the huge incremental increase is not worth it. But the 11S2 is even pricier. I read elsewhere that HK has the XA5400ES in stock. May be worth checking out if you know anyone there. Links to other reviews: http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0109/marantz_sa8003.htm http://www.goodsound.com/equipment/marantz_sa8003.htm http://www.whathifi.com/Review/Marantz-SA8003-SACD/ http://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/hi-fi-and-audio/cd-players-and-recorders/marantz-sa8003-456022/review Manual: http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/wildwestelectronics/sa8003manual.pdf Specs: http://us.marantz.com/SA8003SpecSheet.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junchoon1624705818 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 what is current price for Marantz pm11s1 and pm11s2? thanks, wps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zapp1624705742 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I picked up a 2nd hand SA-15S1 from a fellow forumer who is also using the Almarro 318B sometime back. What can i say, i am loving every moment of it. Before making the decision, was trying to find reviews on it and how it compares. Sharing some links here: http://ca.marantz.com/SA1_PM15_HF_News_Sep_05.pdf Text version: http://hometheaterreview.com/marantz-sa-15s1-sacd-player-reviewed/ I have also found some comments on some forums that the SA 8001 is actually a better CDP than the current SA 8003. http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f7/marantz-sa15s1-versus-sa8003-375475/ Other links: http://www.avforums.com/forums/hi-fi-systems-separates/342702-marantz-dv-9600-vs-sa-15s1-vs-sa-11s1-sound-comparisons.html http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64284 http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f7/marantz-sa15s1-versus-sa8003-375475/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 I think if you get the plain vanilla SA 8003, you may wish to consider tweaking it, but give it a spin anyway. I hated the remote on my 7001 Ki S which is what you refer to as the 8001. The added USB port and mp3 features are useful bonuses. Edit: As for the PM 11, try asking Seeket at Seng Heng, or Anson Audio for the price, not many will have that here. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HT102 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Recently I had the opportunity to compare PM-15S1 and PM-8003 with my old EMA-modded PM-6100SA, using the same CDP (SA-15S2), I/C (Chord Chorus 2) and speakers (B&W 805s) in Adelphi. Somewhat to my surprise, the premium model did not perform to my expectation. My preference is as follows: PM-6100SA > PM-8003 >> PM-15S1 As usual, YMMV.. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junchoon1624705818 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Edit: As for the PM 11, try asking Seeket at Seng Heng, or Anson Audio for the price, not many will have that here. Cheers thanks, have pm them both, hopefully a good price can be have lah. cheers, wps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 Many companies try and project themselves in a certain way, and Marantz has always had this "music first" or "music matters" kind of theme, and many buyers consider the sonic signature to be warm. Hence they have been a natural partner for more treble happy equipment, such as Monitor Audio, but IMO, it is imperative to listen to the equipment, and make sure it suits you. MA is also popular simply due to their VFM stance. Partnering well is essential. Auditioning is equally important. Simply slapping together a bunch of award winning gear can result in a pretty awful sound. Other brands which may work well that I have tried will be B/W (more neutral), Mission, JM Lab, PSB (tends to be treble happy too esp for their aluminium tweeters), JBL control 1, Ushers and SVS (SBS series). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyzf Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I might be tempted to buy the SA-11S2. Where can I find the cheapest brand new set? KEC? ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 As mentioned before.... KEC is no longer going for the cheap cheap model. They are aiming for "value" and service. Their prices can be matched by other shops easily. So it will do buyers good to establish good relationships with some of the other shops too. After you have got the price do post it too. Junchoon is looking for the same item. As for the PM 11, try asking Seeket at Seng Heng, or Anson Audio for the price, not many will have that here. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyzf Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 So they cannot say they are best bargain anymore. ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxngck Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 i believe SH will able to gv u better price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyzf Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Sh = ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohm Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Sh = ??? haaa okie this one I can help...... SH= Seng Heng at Adelphi (Basement)..... look for SK.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohm Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 i believe SH will able to gv u better price wah bro, realise you add a tube somewhere in your setup... any review on it..... ;D..... so when going for LP.... ;D... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyzf Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 haaa okie this one I can help...... SH= Seng Heng at Adelphi (Basement)..... look for SK.... Oh.. Never been there. Might drop by take a look. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zapp1624705742 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Give him a ring...i think the number is searchable in XP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyzf Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Got the price liao.. ;D SA-11S2 $3400, SA-15S2 $1800.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sty Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Got the price liao.. ;D SA-11S2 $3400, SA-15S2 $1800.. So u still planning on getting the SA-11S2? ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanyzf Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Quit tempted but dunno le because of the price. Cost more den my 52SE liao.. haha i'm currently using Azur 340C pair with citypulse dac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxngck Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 wah bro, realise you add a tube somewhere in your setup... any review on it..... ;D..... so when going for LP.... ;D... hi! tat is a tube buffer. just some sort of analog sound processing :P. i m still running in the buffer. LP????...still long long way to go ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohm Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 hmmm interesting... so where will this tube buffer be in the equation??? CDP>>> tube buffer>>> Amp??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggie Howser Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Some tube buffers can be placed between pre and power amps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohm Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Some tube buffers can be placed between pre and power amps. Thank bro.... me noob to all this.... now still letting the MA run in..... still contemplating on my Amp.... :P..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggie Howser Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 There's a discussion on the Yaqin a couple of months back. Pretty cheap but effective. I was originally introduced to tube buffers in general after hearing the Musical Fidelity version (they had two) but both are already out of production. There are pricier versions out there ( including those with XLR connections etc). Not sure abt the Musical Fid, but the Yaqin is a cathode follower with a low pass filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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