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SCD-1 can be purchased at 2850 new.
Steve (Siddh)-had compared the two SACD players for about a month before I made the purchase of the Marantz SA-1 over the Sony SCD-1. i have a personal friend that I do legal work for who's a Sony & Marantz dealer. Both machines were A & B... 
SCD-1 can be purchased at 2850 new.
Buy the Marantz SA-1. A much better sounding unit than the Sony SCD-1 without the gimmicks. 
Skidding SACD
Rdr4b, I have the Marntz SA-1 player and love it. I have about 50 SACDs, including about 25 Sony SACDs and never experienced skidding. Get a level and make sure it's perfect. Also a solid rack and upgraded power cord will even make the Marantz SA-... 
Best CD player under 5000
Buy the Marantz SA-1 player. I've had mine for about a month now, and it sounds better everyday. There is a definite break in period. I've had a lot of different and even more expensive players in my day. You will not be sorry with the Marantz. An... 
Is there an SACD that can play cds well?
Rdr4b, you are correct sir. When you consider what's out there, the Marantz SA/1 is a great machine for both today and tomorrow's use. I am sure Levinson, Wadia, Krell are going to have there SACD machines but from whom's technology. Then they dou... 
Break-in factor rqd for new cd player?
I recently bought the Marantz SA/1 SACD player (under 3 weeks). Play time so far is about 30 hrs on it. I find the bass to be a bit extended but noticing more control and tightness as it breaks in. I talked to an engineer at Marantz today and he s... 
SACD software prices are dropping.
Hot Damm ! I am out the door to Tower Records!!Thanks Tommart for the info. 
SACD Dominates Recommended List
Well, I did buy the Marantz SA-1 player a couple weeks ago, and it sounds wonderful. Once you hear the Red Rose or Chesky sampler sacd, you will be a believer. I am blown awaywith the sound. Regular CD sound on the Marantz is better than my $10K W... 
The best CD Player for the money
The Marantz SA-1 player. It beats my (2 yr old) $10K Wadia digital front end. Plus it plays an incredible SACD. This machine is gorgeous both in cosmetics and sound. It's CD and SACD playback you can enjoy not just today, but many years to come. I... 
sacd list
I just recently bought a Marantz SA-1 player and love it.I am building my SACD collection , already received orders from Acoustics and Music Direct. To get the most complete list, go straight to the source - the record label companies. I have Sony... 
SHUNYATA BLK MAMBA or WHALE ELITE?
Dekay, did you get your Whales yet? And how do they sound in your system?Jay 
Buy a CD now or wait new technology
The Marantz SA-1 SACD/CD player is worth every penny. It plays regular (redbook) CDs better than my currnet $10K Wadia setup. And the SACD format, well.....I am speechless. My Goldmund TT analog setup has competition now.No I don not work for Mara... 
Buy a CD now or wait new technology
Do yourself a favor and go buy a Marantz SA-1 SACD player.I've had mine for the past week and finally in heaven with digital. 
Is there an SACD that can play cds well?
Marantz SA-1 thin and bright???? I beg to differ with you Czapp. I just bought my Marantz SA-1 SACD player last week and have been doing some heavy listening and comparing. This Marantz player is Gorgeous and plays redbook CDs accurate , detailed ... 
VeryOldHeardIt All-SACD Rules-SayethGOD
I second that my fellow counselor. Just purchased the incredible Marantz SA-1 SACD player. It blows my very expensive Wadia digital front end away in both SACD sound and redbook CDs. SACD rules !!