Marantz SACD30N

The Model 30 shares a lot of its design with the Marantz Ruby player.  Just compare photos of the innards of the two models.  However, given the lower price and added features, Marantz much have cut corners somewhere in the newer model.  How this affects the sound, I don't know.

Sorry for the interruption, but I have looked at the 30N, @ $3999 and not balanced, which to me is a sin.


I finally found a review of the Technics SLG 700 CD/SACD/Network player, TRUE BALANCED @ $2999 in the new HiFPig

https://hifipig.com/technics-sl-g700-network-cd-and-sacd-player/

To clarify and correct the record, the Marantz 30N is $2499, not $3999, (USD) vs the Technics at $2999. So yes you get XLR outputs with the Technics and YOU PAY MORE for it. I agree it's unfortunate the Marantz doesn't have XLR jacks, but don't falsify its pricing. It was designed for a specific price point, as was the Technics. And the higher cost will inevitably give you more features.

drowe

YouTube has a few videos on this Marantz 30N player. Check it out.

Happy Listening!

Marantz dealer here*

As mentioned above, the SACD30 is close to the Ruby in sound.  I don't find these players dark or flat at all.