The laser hours only count the time the laser is ON when reading a disc.
Marantz SA10 sacd player
I love this player , after 3 yrs and 2 months I purchase it. It doesn’t read single layer sacd. It’s out of waaranty.So United Radio marantz authorize won’t repair it. Is this a common issue on this expensive sacd player?
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I have the solution; spend more! I bought the McIntosh MCD85 SACD player. My logic was that it would open up my options on SACD and revive my CD collection. But alas like much in audio the results are mixed. I have SACDs that are virtually equal to the sound I get with vinyl; and I have SACDs that sound no better than a CDs. Same for CDs some just sound better, others no improvement. There's also the option to connect my streamer Marantz NA6005 to the MCD85 and use the better DAC. Plus, connect the MCD85 to an amp with balanced cables. I have it connected this way to a McIntosh MA352. Was it worth it? There's no logic than I can spin here. I could buy a lot of premium vinyl with the price of the MDC85, but its a beautiful addition to the MA352 (if you like chrome) and there will always be service and parts from McIntosh. So hunt for SACDs and spin away! |
@socalml528 , can you expound on what you mean by that? I just looked on MD and the McIntosh MCD85 looks like it is going for 5k, and the Maranzt SA 10 is going for about $7500. |
@immatthewj yikes! Didn't know SA10 was $7k must have confused it with the 30N at $3K. There you go I saved $ by getting a McIntosh 😉, never thought that would happen. |
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