Krell Kps28c vs Marantz SA-1

I have no experience with KPS28c but you can`t go wrong with Marantz SA-1. I have owned and compared my SA-1 with lots of diferent players and digital combos from Burmester, Accuphase, Esoteric, Wadia, and even Zanden but none of them came close to the clarity and musicality of SA-1. My personal experience tells me that you can`t do much better in digital regardless the price.

I agree with Plutos. The SA-1 was/is a fabulous player, for both redbook and SACD. So is its descendant, the SA-7S1. I compared both to a lot of different things over the years, and I kept coming back to the Marantzes. They're makers of MUSIC, not sound.

I'd be a little concerned about parts availability, but maybe a call to Marantz North America would answer that question.

I actually have both currently, SA-7S1 and SA-1.
SA-1 is clearly superior but SA-7S1 will still slash all other digital front end that I have owned. SA-7S1 seems a bit more reserved but also very very good. Plus 3 different filter settings to mach your gear and taste.
The clarity and musical flow from SA-1 is just something really special.