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e_sa11s2_med “The SA-11 gets an unqualified recommendation, both for its outstanding CD performance and even better SACD sound. Moreover, the unit’s stunning build quality, silky-smooth disc drawer, sensual remote control, and gorgeous metalwork made it a joy to use. The Marantz SA-11 is a perfect choice for those looking for true high-end performance from a mid-priced player!” 
- Robert Harley, The Absolute Sound Editors Choice Award Winner
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The SA-11S2 Super Audio CD player launches new heights in stunning audio excellence. All sections of this integrated player are in perfect harmony and built in a fully symmetric layout. The SA-11S2 will give you the most detailed and dynamic reproduction ever heard, ensured by our highly advanced digital filter techniques, which use Marantz?s own filter characteristics. Because of this the SA-11S2 SA-CD player has a unsurpassed rhythmic intensity, quality of dynamics and pace more usually associated with the recording studio. Playback of SA-CD has never been exhilarating, even Audio CD will sound as never heard before making it a must for every audiophile and true music lovers.

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When you first encounter the new KI Pearls, the first thing you notice are their unique ?Silk Pearl? finishing. The first of its kind for Marantz. But it?s the magic that Ken Ishiwata has created inside the box that really gets the pulse racing. He has built-in everything possible to ensure that the music is reproduced exactly as the original artist and recording engineer intended. Underneath the Pearl SACD player?s 5mm aluminium cover is a XYRON Disc Tray with Precision Super Audio CD Drive. There?s also the latest Toroidal transformer. And, the Marantz-exclusive HDAM SA2 circuitry. Together they work sublimely with all the other carefully selected components to deliver precision highspeed signal handling over the widest possible frequency range. As with amplifiers, you cannot judge a CD player by analysing its specifications. You need to listen. And that is what Ken Ishiwata has done in designing this unsurpassed KI Pearl SACD player. That?s why he built in a ?bulletproof?, vibration-damped cabinet, a rock-solid power supply with Toroidal transformer, and unsurpassed CD mechanism. It all sounds easy, but only with a long experience in product design and an intimate understanding of music reproduction is it possible to create a product like this player. And you have to hear it to believe us. In short, KI Pearls are true objects of beauty in every sense. For more information about the KI Pearls please visit www.marantz.eu/kipearl

 

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               Super Audio CD Player

The SA-15S2 uses the Crystal high-precision Super Audio D/A converter CS4398, to faithfully recreate the full magnificence of the SACD format. It also provides reference-quality CD reproduction, and proves that CD player integration need not degrade audio quality. The SA-15S2 goes even one step further and made it possible to integrate MP3 and WMA playback without sacrifying sound quality on CD. It includes a zero-impedance matching joint for best signal to noise ratio, as well as dedicated top-grade headphone circuitry with a fast Current Feedback topology. The D/A converter is equipped with an ultra-high precision clock to eliminate jitter distortion. The SA-15S2 includes a built in-current feedback topology with HDAM-SA2 modules providing high bandwidth and fast signal handling needed for pure audiophile playback regardless of format. A Zero-Impedance-Matching-Joint brings signal to noise ratio to its best. It?s simply exquisite.

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The SA8003 represents uncompromised music reproduction from CD, SA-CD and even USB devices. With technology derived from Marantz?s acclaimed flagship Super Audio CD player, every aspect of the SA8003?s construction has been critically reviewed and developed by us to attain uncompromised quality. This design configuration translates into clear and powerful reproduction of even the most demanding recorded musical performances. The copper-plated chassis and rear panel reduce signal-degrading electromagnetic interference and offers lowest impedance grounding to every spot of the player. Every aspect of Marantz?s extensive knowledge and expertise has been used in perfecting the symmetric circuitries with top-quality parts, ensuring pure audiophile hi-fi enjoyment. The new Xyron loading mechanism enables listeners fully to appreciate Super Audio CDs and provides the perfect depth, dynamics, and sonic excellence you?ve come to expect from this exquisite Super Audio CD player. It can even replay compressed audio formats such as MP3 and WMA in the same high-fidelity quality. A USB front input completes this extraordinary player, which will bring many hours of unsurpassed listening.

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The stereo Super Audio CD and CD player SA7003 underlines Marantz?s heritage of high-quality two-channel audio reproduction. For playback that captures musical nuance and reproduces a wide sound stage ? with no extra, or missing, information ? Marantz has applied its extensive expertise in making faster, low-noise and lower impedance symmetric circuits with high-quality parts. The loading mechanism is made of a new material called Xyron, the high rigidity of which improves resonance and reduces vibration, contributing to unparalleled audio sound quality (Reduced Mechanical Inter Modulation Distortions). This enables you to listen to Super Audio CDs providing sonic excellence you?ve come to expect from this Super Audio CD player. It can even replay compressed audio formats such as MP3 and WMA in high-fidelity quality. A high-quality headphone amplifier and gold-plated outputs complete this beautiful player. The SA7003 expresses the Marantz dedication to the purest reproduction of musical emotion!

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Marantz strikes budget gold


Expect an excellent CD player which sound quality, dynamic range and clear detail reproduction will give anything a music lover is out for. The solid chassis is strengthened by an additional metal bottom plate reducing unwanted vibration and makes the CD6003 a real ?Heavy Weight Fighter?. The centrally installed mechanism is compatible with CDDA, CD-R/RW discs as well as MP3 and WMA files. The USB input derived from the SA8003 features iPod digital connection. The stable oversized power supply is feeding the digital and analogue circuitry of the player, where the high quality CS4398 is converting the digital signal into an analogue one which will be pushed by the Marantz own small signal amplifier called HDAM-SA2 and passes further customized and well chosen components to its way to the gold plated cinch outputs. Together the PM6003 it is a match made in heaven for the music lover who wants nothing but the best performance for an attractive price.

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"Marantz Is Magic For The Money"
Classy looks and sophisticated sound - this Marantz is a front-runner.
Good looks and reassuring build; burly, expressive sound. 

5 star review by What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision.

The CD5003 CD player is the entry-level player in Marantz?s acclaimed range of CD players. However, it has already made a fantastic name for itself. The CD5003 employs high-quality audio components such as the well-known CS4392 digital-to-analogue converter, Marantz?s own HDAM SA2, and a dependable CD transport mechanism, deliver high musicality. The rigid chassis and solid metal front panel provide a rock-solid base. The CD5003 is feature-packed too: an Audio EX(clusive) mode even further excels sound quality with the Switch Off function for pitch control, digital output and the display itself. It also plays CD-R and CD-RW, MP3 and WMA discs and displays CD-Text information such as artist name and track titles. The Auto Music Scan (AMS) quickly finds the music on the disc and the Quick Replay enables to repeat favourite passages. The pitch control allows adjustment of the playback speed and a choice of coaxial or optical digital outputs combined with the high-grade gold-plated analogue out guarantees the best connectivity. A well-defined headphone output and supplied remote control completes the picture of this excellent player.

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With a five-disc carousel, fully programmable playback mode as well as random, repeat and scan modes, the CC4003 CD changer provides endless combinations of non-stop music. Its multi-read drive plays not only CDs but also CD-R/RWs with MP3 or WMA files. For the analogue output, the internal high quality CS4392 D/A converter guarantees superb sound quality. Coaxial digital and optical outputs are provided for digital connection. There?s also a headphone output with adjustable volume, and the dedicated remote controller provides direct disc access, while the metal chassis and solid metal front panel provide a rigid base for high quality performance. The Marantz D-Bus system and a built-in RS232C port with discrete coding provide an open architecture for enhanced system control. And of course it?s in the new M1 Reference Style design.
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  • 5-Disc carrousel changer
  • CD, CD-R/RW, MP3 and WMA compatible
  • High quality Audio DAC CS4392
  • Coax and digital outputs
  • RS-232C
  • Marantz D-Bus
  • Dedicated Remote

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