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Sonic quality of Marantz SA 1 for CDs?

Can anyone out there give me an idea of their experience with the Marantz on regular Cds? Seems to be differing opinions out there (Stereophile...so so; Grammophone..."one of the best CD players ever, beside the SACD capabilities" Which is it? Thanks
djin
jtinn
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I thought as far as CD players go, it was very good. I personally like the sound of a very good separate transport and DAC combination. The Linn CD12 is the exception. I really think having the SACD is worth a bit of sacrifice on the CD side.
brulee
564 posts
 
Hi Jtinn, could you give me some more info. on what you feel you are sacrificing on the CD side, thanks.
jtinn
1,124 posts
 
Hey Brulee: I just thought the CD side lost a bit of depth and warmth. But there is no doubt that the SACD spanked anything else I have ever heard, including vinyl. Viva le SACD :)
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