From the following interview it looks like the "SA-11S3 was supposed to be the SA-7S2".
Original Japanese version
Translated English version
Original Japanese version
Translated English version
Accuphase or Esoteric?
From the following interview it looks like the "SA-11S3 was supposed to be the SA-7S2". Original Japanese version Translated English version |
Here is what makes the Marantz SA-11S3 a force to be reckoned with. It uses the best DAC chip ever in any Marantz player to date and is only used in the SA-11S3. The Burr-Brown DSD 1792A D/A chip which has seven times more current output over any previous DAC used in other Marantz player's which provides far greater dynamic range and much better S/N ratio. The other item that is customed design in house by Marantz is the PEC777F3 24 bit DSP Processor/Filter. Combine these state of the art chips with the heavy duty Marantz designed transport results in what is considered one of the most musical CD players too date on the planet regardless of price. |
I have owned Accuphase CD players (DP-85, DP-700) and Esoteric player (K01) and its not even close. If you have ever owned an Accuphase, nothing really matches that *sound*, Esoteric included. And I'm sorry but the Accuphase transport is a knife through butter while Esoteric is a factory machine. Its like comparing a Rembrandt to a fork lifter. Stick with Accuphase. |