2Japan camps, although the Sony 5400ES was made in Taiwan,
unlike the earlier Statement players, which ALL came from
the land of the shining sun, Japan.
Ken Ishiwata has a Passion for music, that is obvious, in the
build quality, and the final sound.
Copper chassis, every detail is taken in to consideration.
Marantz, like it or not, is a force to be reckoned with,
in the Audio world.
The Marantz Sa-11S1 I am not familiar with, but if it is
anything close to the S2, it is something very special.
A player that makes you actually "forget" about ALL the
electronics, just focus on the incredible sound.
Again, mine is modified, so it is not the same as the stock
version, which is already a True Reference player.
Walter says the modifications take it beyond the Marantz Sa-7S2
Says "The Marantz SA11S2 is a wonderful CD/SACD player 70% as good as the SA7S1. The SA7S1 is my favorite player and a super value at its $6500 retail price. With our L-1 mod to the SA11S2, we take it to the same level as a stock SA7S2 for a significant savings. The modified player at $3690 is an amazing value. It will compete with anything made under $10k.
Info on the stock player is as follows: The SA11S2 is the 2nd generation of the legendary SA11 series SACD player, updated with many of the components and features of the SA-7S1. The original SA11S1 was, and is, rated Class A in Stereophile. This new player is dramatically better."
MrTennis, seems to be getting flack for what?
Fremer will say what ever fills his pocket.
Like I ALWAYS say! TEST EVERYTHING!
Don't take anybody's word, HEAR for Yourself.
Then you will know for a fact.
The Marantz, is Truly a piece of musical art.
Walter, and his modifications, bring every bit of
the quality out of this player.
The result is in the hearing.
Music has NEVER been more complete!
I LOVE MY MUSIC!
