[mikeymad]

Well my pocket book took a big hit, but I had to make the leap at some point. I got the Marantz in the mail just the other day. It is soon in the listening cycle, but I have been amazed by it with every disk that I have dropped into it. Every reference disk (CD/SACD) has sounded better than ever. The detail and power of each note is much improved over my modded Denon. This is the first digital source that comes close to the analog. I was first running with my RCA AudioQuest Sky's, and it sounded great, but I was wanting a little bit. In looking at the manual, I saw that the output voltage goes from 2.5V unbalanced to 5V balanced. So I plugged in my old set of AudioQuest Crystal XLR's and WOW much better.....

. I will upgrade these soon, but I am having a lot of fun.

high recommendation:

Cheers,

 

[vcoheda]

damn!

sweet setup. what XLRs are you looking to get.

 

[mikeymad]

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Originally Posted by vcoheda /img/forum/go_quote.gif damn! sweet setup. what XLRs are you looking to get.

Thanks vcoheda... having fun while I type....

Since this post a little bit ago, I have placed an order:

1. MIT - [size=x-small]Shotgun S2 Proline (XLR) 1m[/size]

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[size=x-small]We shall see how it goes, should be a solid choice.[/size]

[size=x-small]Cheers,[/size]

 

[gz76]

Congrats on the new acquisition.

 

[pianomav]

Wow, nice setup you got there. Congrats on the new source.

 

[krmathis]

Awesome looking SACD player.
Congratulations!

 

[mikeymad]

Jacques Loussier Trio - The Best Of Play Bach - Telarc SACD

Oh my Gosh......

Every bit is being used to its most from this setup.....

Me very happy.....

Cheers,


(BTW... thanks all...)

 

[boomana]

Very nice. I'm looking forward to more impressions from the meet next weekend.

 

[Asr]

That system is just...wow! And then wow again! It inspires inspiration! So when's the meet at your place so us Bay Area folk can listen?

Those AudioQuest ICs must be really good too, I can't even find any info on them. All their great ICs seem to be discontinued and figments of the past.

 

[Akathisia]

I can't comment on the sound, but damn, Marantz makes some beautifull components. Congratulations on what I'm sure will be a rewarding purchase.

 

[Icarium]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Asr /img/forum/go_quote.gif That system is just...wow! And then wow again! It inspires inspiration! So when's the meet at your place so us Bay Area folk can listen? Those AudioQuest ICs must be really good too, I can't even find any info on them. All their great ICs seem to be discontinued and figments of the past.

I think he's bringing it to the San Leandro meet etc etc. Don't flake!

 

[jpelg]

Holy Cow, that's a beautiful setup. Congrats.

Go "Team SACD"!

 

[tom hankins]

NICE SYSTEM!!

 

[mrarroyo]

Beautiful source, and it is hooked to a fantastic amp as well!

 

[markl]

Congrats, the Marantz SA-7S1 is a great stock player. I had mine modified. Takes a great player and makes it world-class.

Enjoy!