Marantz SA11S3


I just bought the SA11S3 and I am very pleased with the sound. It replaced a Sony ES 5400 which is no slouch. As good as the Sony is, the Marantz just sounds better. No buyers remorse here. I have a couple of questions.              
1. I'm currently running single ended cable. Is there any advantage going balanced line? It's being used with the Marantz PM11S3 amp.
2. When not in use should I leave it on all time or should I put it in standby and let it warm up for a half hour or so before I listen? 
I know the standard answer is "Try it both ways and see which sounds better" and I can't argue with that. I'm just curious as to what other owners are doing. Thanks.
rsfphil
There are seven fuses in the Marantz SA11-S2.
All are small -slow blow. 
All are inside the Player'
So you have to remove the top lid to replace the fuses.
At the back of the player there are 3 screws along the top edge. Remove screws. Slide the lid back about 1/2 inch. It will not want to slide towards the back. You will have to use a thin flat screwdriver to pry it backwards. You will feel it loosen and then you can lift it straight up and off.

Main fuse on is on far left side (looking from front of player) -2.5 amp. Substitute a 3 amp fuse.
There are six rail fuses to various sub circuits.
Two are 1.6 amp
One is 1.25amp
Three are 1 amp

I suggest using 1.6 amp fuses in these locations.
The main power fuse has the greatest single effect.
The other six fuses do add additional improvement.

David Pritchard
David thank you very much for the detailed description. Looks like I need to try one at least the main fuse. 
samzx12:

I think you will be quite happy putting in a Synergistic Research Black fuse in your Marantz. Leave your unit on 24/7. After about 100 hrs, the unit will really sound good.

David Pritchard
I saw the long thread on Synergistic Red Fuse but haven't opened it up but it still blows me away a fuse can improve the sound. In what way not sure but I am willing to try it :)