Marantz Reference Series SA-1 Super Audio CD Player

2-Oct-00

Marantz America is now shipping its Reference Series SA-1 Super Audio Compact Disc (SACD) player. The SA-1 is a no-compromise audio component designed for ultimate-quality Super Audio CD playback, with fidelity and resolution far beyond the existing CD standard. In addition, Marantz offers its PM-17SA Stereo Integrated Amplifier and SM-17SA Stereo Power Amplifier, two high-end components designed to complement the SA-1.To achieve its unprecedented recording and playback fidelity, the Super Audio CD system employs Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology, and is capable of a sampling rate of 2.8224MHz (as opposed to the 44.1kHz of conventional CDs). The SACD format can deliver frequency response from DC to over 100,000Hz and a dynamic range greater than 120 dB - specifications unmatched by any previous record/playback system. The audible result is music reproduction of unparalleled clarity, detail, transparency and dynamic realism, with a remarkable sense of presence and solidity to vocals and instruments.The Marantz Reference Series SA-1 is engineered to allow all the sonic improvements of the new SACD format to be heard to the fullest, and also provides exceptional playback quality from conventional CDs. The SA-1 features premium optics and digital decoding circuitry for unmatched data retrieval accuracy and resolution, along with audiophile-grade design and construction techniques throughout. The SA-1 includes refinements such as premium capacitors and internal components selected for maximum sonic purity, extensive use of internal copper shielding to block unwanted EMI and RFI, Marantz's HDAM (High Definition Amplifier Module) fully discrete analog output stages and much more. In addition to the care in selecting the electronic components, the SA-1 features heavy-duty mechanical construction to damp unwanted internal vibrations and mechanically induced jitter, with machined aluminum alloy top, side and front panels, a copper plated double-layer steel bottom plate and shock-absorbent mounting feet.In addition to its breakthrough sonic performance, the Marantz SA-1 offers a full complement of CD program and play functions. The SA-1's elegantly styled front panel features a minimum of buttons and controls for a clean, understated high-tech appearance, highlighted by a distinctive round center display window.The Marantz SA-1 carries a suggested retail price of $7,500.00.The Reference Series PM-17SA and SM-17SAThe Reference Series PM-17SA Stereo Integrated Amplifier and SM-17SA Stereo Power Amplifier are ultimate-quality audio separates engineered for superlative sonic performance, to bring out all the improved fidelity, resolution and musicality of the Super Audio CD format. Both components are built to Marantz Reference Series standards of design and construction excellence, with features such as specially selected audiophile-quality parts, HDAM discrete output stages and heavy-duty custom-wound toroidal transformers.The remote-controllable PM-17SA delivers 60 watts per channel of high-current power (into 8 ohms) to easily drive even difficult loudspeaker loads, and accommodates a wide range of music sources including moving coil or moving magnet phono cartridges. The 60-watt per channel SM-17SA power amplifier can be used in conjunction with the PM-17SA for operation as an integrated system. The SM-17SA can also be bridged to create a mono power amplifier configuration with 200 watts (into 8 ohms) power output. Both components offer music lovers a thrilling listening experience, with articulate bass, open, detailed midrange and treble, extraordinary dynamic capability and resolution of the finest musical nuance and detail.The Marantz PM-17SA is available at a suggested retail price of $1,299.99, and the Marantz SM-17SA carries a suggested retail price of $999.99.For more information, visit Marantz America at www.marantz.com.

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