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BEST buy for around $800

post #1 of 8
11/27/03 at 9:17pm
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I have 963sa right now, I want upgrade my source to buy myself a X'mas gift. Since I only use the player for my headphone system, therefore it does not need DVD function. Also, I guess a used unit will be better, b/c I know $800 only can buy some Brand New entry level player. However, the player MUST able to play SACD.

Right now, my eyes are on Marantz SA8400,
http://www.marantz.co.jp/ja/marantz/audio/sa8400/

Which is new release 2 channels and SACD player, and the price is around $800, but it only have 110V model. (I have to buy a transformer for it, which cost another $100.)

What do you think? Should I save more money for a better SACD player?
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post #2 of 8
11/28/03 at 1:48am
If I had $800, I would strongly consider the SA8400 myself, because I dig the Marantz "house sound". I'm sure it will give you that in spades. BTW, it's not to hard on the eyes either.
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post #3 of 8
11/28/03 at 8:23am
Where can you get it in the states for $800?

What is the Marantz house sound?
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post #4 of 8
11/28/03 at 9:29am
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www.pricejapan.com, the actual price is $807 (include shipping cost from Japan to Canada), and high quailty transformer is around $100.
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post #5 of 8
11/28/03 at 4:49pm
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Originally posted by Uncledan
www.pricejapan.com, the actual price is $807 (include shipping cost from Japan to Canada), and high quailty transformer is around $100.
I don't think you really have to spend that much for a decent transformer. The SA8400 specs say it draws 20 watts maximum. So a 100W or 200W transformer should be more than adequate, no?

http://www.world-import.com/all-transformers.htm

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/direct/usjapstepupd.html

http://www.voltageconverters.com/japan_voltage.html
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post #6 of 8
11/29/03 at 12:39am
http://www.audiocubes2.com/product_i...roducts_id=190
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post #7 of 8
11/29/03 at 3:50am
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Originally posted by Czilla9000


What is the Marantz house sound?
Smooth, detailed, and non-fatiguing.
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post #8 of 8
11/29/03 at 4:05am
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Originally posted by Badger
http://www.audiocubes2.com/product_i...roducts_id=190
Yes, I told them to add this into their web site.
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