Sale on Marantz PM Ki Ruby Integrated!

Thanks for the heads up!  I have the KI-Pearl SACD player and might replace it with the Ruby.  Interestingly, some of the specs on the Pearl look better than the Ruby, but I have to think the Ruby would be a step up due to a number of other refinements (a different DAC and better transport to name a couple).

Wondering if anyone has compared the Pearl to Ruby?

Wow.  I just ordered the CD/SACD unit, as a back-up for when companies drop disc players for streaming.  Thanks for the notice!

I'm not sure about the Class D. I have not heard a Class D amp yet. Isn't there now a Class G?

I just ordered a Pathos Classic Remix (based on the Classic One). This Marantz is now in the similar price class as the Remix and Classic One.

@analogj , Yes, there is also Class G.  It's been around for a long time but not so popular.  I had a Creek that ran the first twenty watts in Class A then moved over to switching--a Class G design.  It was super strong and I loved it. 

I've had two Class D amps. Both sound super clear and had gobs of power.  The body of the music was a bit thin though.  The technology has surely changed. I'm excited to try this one from Marantz. And I'm a tube head!

The Ruby arrived today. 

Opening the box was something special in itself.  The packaging is nicely done with attention to detail.  I knew I was in for a treat. 

This is not some mid-fi integrated. Not by packaging, looks, feel, or sound.  I'm impressed.  I'll hold off on subjective sound opinions for a bit while it breaks in and I get used to it. 

Let's just say I'm going to be up in my music room with a bottle of bourbon all night!