Marantz has introduced two new players that provide an affordable way for listeners to hear the benefits of SA-CD. The SA7001 and SA7001KI are based on technology used in its flagship SA-11 and SA-15 models, but at a significantly cut down price.
Marantz SA7001
The SA7001 incorporates numerous sound enhancing features including all digital, analogue and control circuits being separated and shielded in their own enclosures to prevent cross-talk and other unwanted interference. Also there are independent power supplies for each dedicated system block to help separation, clarity and dynamics. A copper-plated, zero impedance matching joint and an optional ‘display off’ function are designed to minimise high frequency noise interference. The metal casework - which is available in black or silver - boasts a thick anodised aluminium front panel, extensive bracing and shock-absorbing feet. Finally, completing the package are electrical and optical digital outputs.
Meanwhile, the SA7001KI features a few improvements over the standard model. For starters, the component embraces a special hand picked selection of enhanced components and the chassis has also been upgraded to a rigid, dual layer enforced design as well as sporting complete copper plating of the chassis and rear panel, for reducing signal-degrading electromagnetic radiation. The power supply is centered on a toroidal transformer, which is said to have a much higher efficiency than that on the standard model. Despite these improvements, the SA7001KI is about half the price of Marantz's flagship SA-15 model.
Super Audio CD News, 27 February 2006 |
