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SA-14S1

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The new SA-14S1 includes an oversized Toroidal transformer and a strong power supply section that generates the cleanest of power to eliminate component cross-contamination. This is the perfect platform referencequality sound, and for the Marantz disc mechanism to provide superb CD and SACD sound quality. But that’s just the start of this amazing player. It includes a DAC-mode that’s almost identical in functionality to that of the revolutionary NA-11S1. It has optical and coaxial digital input as well as USB-B for direct connection to a PC. This means it provides direct high-definition audio streaming from your PC so you can make use of the high quality DAC and the high quality audio output stage with HDAM-SA2 modules. That’s why, importantly, this newly developed player also includes our latest ground/signal isolator technology, to virtually eliminate PC noise. The player can operate as a soundcard for your PC and the USB-B port works in asynchronous mode to support not only 192kHz / 24bits but also the DSD 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz for maximized versatility and performance. It even has a USB input on the front to play MP3, WAV, and AAC formats, and, of course it’s iPod/iPhone compatible. This is Super Audio CD quality in the sublime, and more. Much more.

Features

CD Compatibility: CD / CD-R/RW / SA-CD / WMA / MP3 / AAC	/ / / / /
CD-Text / SA-CD Text / ID3 Tag / WMA Meta Tag / AAC Meta data	/ / / /
iPod / iPhone compatible USB input
HDAM version	HDAM+HDAM SA2
Asynchronous mode rear USB
Bit-perfect transmission
USB-B DSD Audio Streaming (DoP)	DSD2.8 / DSD5.6
Ground isolator for DAC Mode operation
Power Transformer: Toroidal / El	/
High Grade Audio Components
Customised Components
Symmetric circuit layout
Extra metal plate for chassis strengthing
Digital out off / Audio EX Mode	/
Headphone: Standard / Buffer / Current feedback	/ / (HDAM SA2)
DAC operation mode: USB / Coax / Optical	/ /

Others

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Inputs/Outputs

Analogue Out (Cinch)	2ch
Digital Optical In / Out	/
Digital Coaxial In / Out	/
Sample Rate digital In	192 kHz/24-bit
Gold Plated Cinch
USB Audio (Front ) / Made for iPod / Works with iPhone	/ /
USB type B input for PC (rear)
D-Bus
Headphone Out
Headphone Volume Control

Specifications

Mechanism	FG Mecha (MZ original)
D/A Conversion	Multi-bit, Delta-Sigma
DAC IC	DSD1792A
Digital Filter	DSD1792A
Noise Shaper	DSD1792A
Low Pass Filter stage	HDAM
Output Buffer	HDAM SA2
Headphone amp	HDAM + HDAM SA2
Frequency Response (Cust.)	2 Hz 50 kHz
Dynamic Range (SA)	112 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio (SA)	110 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (SA)	0.00%
Channel Separation (SA)	102 dB
Frequency Response	2 Hz 20 kHz
Dynamic Range	100 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio	110 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.00%
Channel Separation	100 dB

General

Available colors: Gold / Silver / Black / Silver-Gold	/ / /
Metal Front Panel
Remote Control	RC001PMSA
Power Consumption in W	37
Standby Consumption in W	0.3
Auto power off
Detachable Power Cable
Maximum Dimensions (W x H x D) in mm	440 x 123 x 419
Weight in kg	14.5

Customized Components

On paper an electrical component might look excellent but the result may fall short of the combined design expectations. Marantz selects the appropriate components for the specific design application. In some cases it’s simply not possible to use standard components that meet the high Marantz standards. These components will then be specially made for Marantz in close cooperation with the Marantz engineers.

DAC Mode

With the DAC mode we describe the operation of the product as an external Digital to Analogue Converter (DAC). You can connect via optical / coaxial digital inputs or the USB type B input sources such as such as an external CD drive, digital tape, music server, PC or network client. These sources can make use of the high quality D/A converter and the analogue output stage equipped with HDAM modules to enrich the sound quality. Please check USB Type B describtion as well.

HDAM SA2

Marantz developed its own discrete circuit boards to replace standard IC's. These HDAM's consists of discrete surface mount components with short mirror image L/R signal paths. Those devices are doing exactly the same thing as the Op-Amps, but outperform the regular IC Op-amps dramatically in terms of the Slew Rate and reduced noise level, resulting in a much more dynamic, accurate and detailed sound. Over the years Marantz developed different types of the HDAM to improve quality and to fit to the special requirements of a product category like CD or amplifier.

Made for iPod

‘Made for iPod’ means that an electronic accessory has been designed specifically to connect to iPod and has been certified to meet the Apple performance standards. Current Marantz products carrying the ‘Made for iPod’ logo are compatible with the following iPod models: 4th Generation iPod or higher, iPod Classic, iPod Nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation), iPod video and iPod Touch. For 5th Generation iPod, iPod Nano or iPod Touch the audio transmission is digital.

Super Audio CD

Super Audio CD (SA-CD) is an established music format that provides a more natural, ultra-high quality sound. It offers a smooth migration path to a higher quality sound, as all existing CDs can be played on the SA-CD player. SA-CD is based on the Direct Stream Digital (DSD) technology, which uses 1 bit delta-sigma modulation and a sampling frequency that is 64 times higher than that of the CD. This enables the SA-CD to offer a frequency range up to 100KHz and a dynamic range of 120dB.

Toroidal Transformer

Toroidal transformer has several advantages over a normal EI core transformer. It is very efficient and therefore delivers more power compared to the same size of an EI core transformer. In addition, due to its shape, the electromagnetic radiation and the mechanical vibration are extremely low all ending in a better sound quality.

Works with iPhone / made for iPod

‘Made for iPod’ and "Works with iPhone" means that an electronic accessory has been designed specifically to connect to iPod and has been certified to meet the Apple performance standards. Current Marantz products carrying the 'Made for iPod' logo are compatible with the following iPod models: 4th Generation iPod or higher, iPod Classic, iPod Nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation), iPod video and iPod Touch. For 5th Generation iPod, iPod Nano or iPod Touch the audio transmission is digital. The "Works with iPhone" adds the iPhone to the list.

Selectable filter: CD / SA-CD	/ + DAC-Mode
Zero Impedance Matching joint (copper)
Separated rectifier circuit for analogue and digital circuitry
Display: Dimmer / Off	/
Low noise LCD display

Program Play (CD)	20
Repeat
Random Play
Start Sound Mode for SA-CD