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[scuzzii]

Item: Marantz SA11 SACD player
Location: Sydney
Item Condition: Very Good
Reason for selling: raising $$ for new amps
Price: SOLD
Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, DD, COD
Extra Info: See below
Pictures: See below


I did have a whole lot of info in here before withdrawing it from sale. I think there are reviews galore for those wanting to find out more. It is a very capable player in Redbook and an excellent SACD player.

I want to explore tube amps and need the funds. Very reluctant sale.

Thanks for looking..

John

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Edited by scuzzii, 08 August 2009 - 10:04 PM.

[Rambo]

Scuzzi, how is this with RBCD compared to the droplet & 168?

I love the look of the marantz players.

[scuzzii]

Scuzzi, how is this with RBCD compared to the droplet & 168?

I love the look of the marantz players.

Hi Rambo,

The SA11 is very capable in redbook but I did favour the Droplet. Not much in it. The Sa11 extracts a touch more detail. It has a sound similar to CD128 (I've not heard the 168).

The build quality is exceptional and the photos don't highlight that element of the Marantz.

The light blue lighting is a good look at night.

John

[JohnA]

Rambo

having heard both as well and in the same room, i also feel the droplet may have a slight edge compared to the marantz for rbcd

However, they are a different sound and it becomes personal preference.

Having said that, for the money i would take the marantz as it is also a brilliant sacd spinner.

[handysteel]

Nice player, and sounds like a nice price. If only i had the cash...

[scuzzii]

on hold / "maybe" pending ..........

[captaineos]

We have this player at home - and I wanted to mention the remote control. The remote alone is of incredible build quality - very solid and weighted nicely. Of course the player's quality is incredible too, but it's nice to see Marantz follow through the design of the player to the remote.

Good luck with your sale

EDIT: I just noticed the price - $1600!!!!!!! Bargain! Not telling how much we paid when it was released...

[vmhf]

Would you throw in some SACDs to sweeten the deal!

[scuzzii]

We have this player at home - and I wanted to mention the remote control. The remote alone is of incredible build quality - very solid and weighted nicely. Of course the player's quality is incredible too, but it's nice to see Marantz follow through the design of the player to the remote.

Good luck with your sale

EDIT: I just noticed the price - $1600!!!!!!! Bargain! Not telling how much we paid when it was released...

Yep - the remote is one of the better ones I've seen as a standard remote for a CDP.

Thanks for your note.

[*Psycho!*]

I have one of these and I love the bloody thing...awesome machine at an awesome price! and yes the remote is a nice piece of engineering as well.

[scuzzii]

still available.

[*Psycho!*]

People, I am running one of these SACD into an KRK ergo room analyser and then into some Elac FS249 Crystal Membrane speakers...and I kid you not the Marantz is the beginning of an awesome chain. Brilliant RBCD reproduction and amazing SACD reprisal. The music just appears out of the void of darkness and silence.

If you want a bloody great CDP for a bloody great price ...pounce on this asap.

the only time I'll replace my baby is if I hear better on my rig, or she dies.

ps...... I might add that 'superceded' does not equal 'better'...this player will still rape many at a higher price point.

[scuzzii]

Thanks for the post Psycho. I appreciate your support and endorsement of this player. You are making me think twice about selling it now.....

I was already unsure.. Maybe fate will decide it's future.

[gz76]

Yeah, I came home and caught my SA11-S1 raping a rival CD player the other day too.

[awhw]

This is an extremely good buy. For those who have been thinking about upgrading their CD players ,or to venture into SACD, go for it!!

[scuzzii]

Yeah, I came home and caught my SA11-S1 raping a rival CD player the other day too.

There's a mod out now to suppress those tendencies in the SA11S1..

If it doesn't sell I won't be unhappy.. The wife might be but I'll be just fine.

[*Psycho!*]

Thanks for the post Psycho. I appreciate your support and endorsement of this player. You are making me think twice about selling it now.....

I was already unsure.. Maybe fate will decide it's future.

no worries mate. its just such a well built beast and I reckon it was way ahead of its time. Maybe some pics of the innards might convince people, its built like a finely tuned tank!

I'll mention it to the Bro in law as he is always telling me he is going to get some kit as good as mine one day, all the time!

[yhng]

The SA11 is one fine beast! If only I hadn't bought the 8003 last month...need to justify the upgrade!

[braddo]

I'd grab it Scuzzi if i didn't just recently buy the Raysonic, no question. Showed a pic and the price to my brother, and politely said 'come on man', but he's after a DAC. He was a bit drunk at the time, so I'll keep at him. (BTW he loved your Avatar mate!).

Edited by braddo, 01 July 2009 - 05:10 PM.

[scuzzii]

I'd grab it Scuzzi if i didn't just recently buy the Raysonic, no question. Showed a pic and the price to my brother, and politely said 'come on man', but he's after a DAC. He was a bit drunk at the time, so I'll keep at him. (BTW he loved your Avatar mate!).

Thanks Braddo. Appreciate the assistance. He should be able to grab a decent DAC in that price range.

He must have the same kind of dogs..

[scuzzii]

Withdrawn from sale

[gz76]

Decided to keep it?

[JohnA]

can't blame him

[scuzzii]

Decided to keep it?

I'm taking delivery of a few new items for my setup and will make a decision then. I'll just have to cop the ear bashing from SWMBO when she realises I've funded these new additions another way..

Better than regretting selling it.

Long story short, there are some amps I'm trying and a new DAC I've purchased. Who knows, the new DAC may lift my current CDT up to near SACD levels (it should, it's $$$). If that happens, then the SA11 is up for grans again. I'll start a new thread after offering it to the person who did contact me after I withdrew it from sale.

Stay tuned....

[scuzzii]

It is back on the market if anyone is interested. I will list it on ebay next week.

[Chickenism]

Jeez John, I'd leap on this one if only I were more financial at the moment Catching up on stuff after being on Workcover ain't fun.

A magnificent player and a great price. You shouldn't have any trouble selling it.

All the best, Dave

[scuzzii]

Thanks Dave, tried my best to keep it but I have to get my amps - so it has to go now.

[cele98]

Hi, can you pls check your PM?

[scuzzii]

pending sale with cele98

[khoihuyen]

Item: Marantz SA11 SACD player
Location: Sydney
Item Condition: Very Good
Reason for selling: raising $$ for new amps
Price: $1600 plus del
Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, DD, COD
Extra Info: See below
Pictures: See below


I did have a whole lot of info in here before withdrawing it from sale. I think there are reviews galore for those wanting to find out more. It is a very capable player in Redbook and an excellent SACD player.

I want to explore tube amps and need the funds. Very reluctant sale.

Thanks for looking..

John

Hi, are you still wanting to sell this item?

khoihuyen

[scuzzii]

payment has been made. Player has been sold.

Thanks.

[Drizt]

Congrats on the sale mate.

One day im going to have to buy a disc spinner again. Even if its just for when friends come round with a CD or two. And one of these units would be a bargain.

[Marc]

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