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SA11S2 is now discontinued & available at good price new . I have a Sa11s1, only complaint is drive is noisy in sacd mode. I have had two of same model. Is this an issue in sa11s2 ? If you own one please chime in with your comments? ADVICE PLEASE
Edits: 06/13/12Follow Ups:
I went from the S1 to the S2 and found only a slight improvement, likely not worth the difference it cost, to me anyway. In the end the sound was still a bit to warm and rolled off for my tastes, so before long I moved on.
Hi,
I was a happy owner of a sa11s2. Excellent player and my positive opinion is similar to others. But why upgrade to a player without a network connection? I upgraded from the s2 to a Linn DS and I "never looked back". Not only the easy operation (all music chosen from my ipad from my chair), but also the increase in detail, punch and image. My player works flawless, wired to my NAS. And fairly quickly you discover HD downloads and build an extra library from that. I kept my 5.1ch Marantz to play my SACD's for multichannel (and to play SACD 2ch if you really really want to, which you will not!), but the Linn is far more busy. I also think that a USB connection (as the s3 will have) is only less than half of a solution. Browsing through your collection will be terrible and I don't see an ipad kind of solution for that. So, take the step to a networked solution now! You will have to do this somewhere in the future, so why not do it now, since the ease and quality is already available.
berlin
I also am interested in whether the SA-11S2 makes the quiet (mechanical) transport "whine" that I hear from my SA-11S1. The noise is only heard in the first few minutes while playing a disc, and is usually masked by all but the lowest level music. It gradually decreases as the disc "slows down" over the course of play.
Anyone have an answer to whether this SPECIFIC problem also occurs with the new transport of the SA-11S2?
Thanks!
Ken
I never heard the transport whine from my old S1 or with my current S2. I'll listen for it report back.
please do that THANKS
I should mention that on my machine the transport "whine" is mainly audible when playing CDs, or especially on the CD layer of hybrid SACDs.I don't notice a whine on the SACD layer, just a barely audible swish.
Ken
Edits: 06/14/12
Played a number of Cd's and SACD's last night. Listened hard for a whine of some sort but I could not hear any. Didn't try Cd layer on SACD.
om my sa11s1 i only get transport noise on SACD playback, NOT CD . The noise decreases as the disc is played longer. SACD speed is at 2 x that of cd,
Edits: 06/15/12
Oops, you're right, I had it backwards! The "whine" IS mainly on SACD.
It's been a while since I really noticed the noise - guess I'm used to it (and it really isn't intrusive, anyway, with normal listening.
Ken
my same question exactly. I have no problem with sound of s1. I love it. Just the drive.
a while back - demo w/warranty. This is a no-brainer upgrade if you like the Marantz sound. Sell the Sa 11S1 and get a new SA S2 w/ warranty. Music Direct is advertising them for $2200. Take your own advice from a post in May.
Edits: 06/14/12
The S2 is a true reference class piece of gear IMO. I have both. Have not noticed any noise from either. The S2 top plate is solid compared to the S1's vented top plate. My S1's tray has started sticking and needs a gentle nudge to close. I use the S1 for a dedicated headphone system and the S2 is my main CDP in my loudspeaker system.
Not related directly to your post. But Marantz is coming out with SA-11S3 later this year. Google it and you will find all the info you need.
When does the S3 arrive?
that is why s2 is being discontinued.I do not need or want extra features in the new player
link for youube . you will note usb input, but no longer input for external clock http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9NclrUU0ss
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