Marantz SA-10 vs Marantz SACD-10

@regafan were you able to compare the sound of your SACD 10 to a previous generation Marantz SA10?  It would be interesting to know what improvements might be heard.  I have compared my SA10 to Qobuz and generally the Marantz sounds better.  I also have a Luxman D10X, and it sounds better than my Marantz. I find the differences are not huge, but with careful listening they are there. 

I had a SA-KI Ruby. They share the same transport. I am on my third Marantz. I have never had a problem with a Marantz SACD-CD player. The SACD-10 does sound good, indeed, very good, but it should.

Understood.  Marantz transports are very good no question.  I believe PS Audio uses them also, but if I am not mistaken the one in the new SACD that you have is new and better than the ones used in anything before.  Also, the DAC is new and better.  Somebody who has heard them both and who does not sell them or have an economic stake in the discussion would be good to converse with.  Eventually an evaluation will emerge no doubt. 

billstevenson

Owning both Luxman D-10x and Marantz SA-10 Reference players, you are there my friend.  Enjoy The Music!

Happy Listening!

The transport system in the Marantz has remained the same since the Ruby and the SA-10. Wadax, dcs, McIntosh, PS Audio and others use them. At least two of the reviews of the SACD-10 have stated this.