marantz 11s2 sacd player modifications

high mitch2:

reading your post again indicates the solution to my problem.

i sold the 11s2 over a year ago and am currently using a ps audio pwt with a minimax dac with a nos 5814. the sound is to my taste.

solid stae and tube products do not sound the same. i doubt that i would be happy with any solid state cd player.

Tennis,I hear you about the tube thing. Based on your posts, you have been looking for awhile now and I am glad you have found a set-up that you like.

I am happy for you too!

You can have the best of both worlds Mr.T. I also am a tube fan over SS. I run tube pre and amp, though I do use a SS phono stage. I find my Marantz SA-11S1 with the Ultimate Tube mod by Chris Johnson from pcX was the best digital one box solution I've heard in my 35 years in the hobby.

Yes, I've heard better digital, for a LOT more $$$. I decided long ago to spend most of my expendable income on analog though, not digital. I did find that Chris' mod on the Marantz allowed me to listen to digital without grinding my teeth. So when I'm in a lazy mood, I can just pop in a cd and listen to music now. FWIW, I've sold many more expensive CDP's and seperates for my current CDP.

Cheers,
John

The Marantz SA units are excellent and are a downright bargain. Maybe system matching has something to do with it, but I love mine right out of the box although I am sure modding does take them to another level