Marantz SA-1 reliability problem


I ran across a few threads regarding SA-1 update on AudioAsylum. I blew a fuse a week ago on this unit. Since the fuse is concealed inside the power supply, replacing it would have voided the warranty. Living in California, I suspect this has something to do with the fluctuating voltage caused by the energy crisis since one of my friend who has the same unit suffered the same problem one month ago. Do any other SA-1 owners have the same problem?
rdr4b

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Hi, I live in Alexandria, VA (Washington DC suburb) and have had my SA-1 for 9-10 months, running it every day for at least an hour, and no problems w/fuses or anything else. We don't have the electrical probs LA has been having, however. don't you love your player? I play mostly CDs on it and couldn't be more pleased.
Rdr4B: I'm glad you like the SA-1, I always like having my own opinions agreed with! Would something like the PS Audio P300, where you can pick the voltage you will be supplying the equipment plugged into it, solve your problem, at least with supplying a consistent voltage to the SA-1? I have seen many for sale on Audiogon for cheap, esp. if you buy it without the multiwave and fan, which are not essential anyway. The plain old sine wave sounds just great. I too listen to LPs a lot, and only have a couple of SACDs that I have listened to more than once (Willie Nelson, Stardust; and Herbie Hancock, Headhunters). Good luck with your electrical problem, I hope CA gets it together this summer, we are all to blame for an energy shortage w/our SUVs, air conditioners at full blast, multiple mounds of trash etc.
Sarah