Marantz

I am a big fan of the Marantz since I have three models.

They take on a significant improvement when the power fuse is replaced with a Synergistic Research RED fuse. The SR RED fuse comes with a 30 dail trial. This is time well worth spent.

Plus you get to take the top off your player and see the beautiful layout and workmanship of your unit.

David Pritchard

Many Thanks! David & erikt-

I wondered now the SA-KI Pearl player sounds?
Happy Listening!

There is also a SA-KI Pearl "lite" model.

Haven't heard the Lite, but the original Pearl was/is a VERY good player. Limited to 500 units, as I understand. A guy I knew had one, and I heard it at his house compared with an ARC spinner (I forget the exact model, but I remember it was MUCH more expensive). He liked the ARC a little better (and eventually sold the Pearl), but I thought the Pearl was a bit more resolving and even more musical. Given the price difference, I thought the Pearl acquitted itself really well. If I hadn't already had an SA-7S1, I think I would've tried to pick up a Pearl.