Marantz America, Inc. 440 Medinah Road Roselle, IL 60172
Phone 630-307-3100 • Fax 630-307-2687 • www.marantz.com
The Marantz Reference Series SA-1 Super Audio CD Player represents
nothing less than an astonishing advancement in high fidelity digital
audio reproduction. The SA-1 employs Direct Stream Digital (DSD)
technology to achieve a remarkable new level of sonic accuracy.
With a sampling rate of 2.8224 MHz, the SACD format can deliver a
frequency response from DC to over 100,000 Hz and a dynamic
range greater than 120dB – performance unmatched by any previous
record/playback system. The Marantz SA-1 is truly the ultimate high
fidelity music source.
Reference Series SA-1 Features:
Leading-edge Super Audio CD digital signal processing
circuitry, optics and mechanism including four 1-bit dual
Direct Stream Digital D/A converters, an advanced full-floating laser
mechanism with a die cast metal alloy housing and disc tray, plus a
digital servo control for ultra precise disc tracking.
Enhanced playback quality from standard CDs, thanks to
the SA-1's precision digital filtering with 8-times oversampling for
standard CD playback and Bitstream technology.
Marantz Reference Series parts and construction for ultimate
sound quality, including audiophile grade internal components
throughout, copper-shielded toroidal power transformer, aluminum
alloy construction and a copper plated, double-layer steel bottom
plate to dampen internal vibration and mechanically induced jitter;
extensive internal copper shielding and other refinements.
HDAM (High Definition Amplifier Module) fully discrete copper
shielded output stages for wide bandwidth, extremely fast slew rate
and exceptional dynamic range.The SA-1 employs dual HDAM
modules in a differential configuration, for vanishingly low noise
and maximum signal purity.
CD-R playback capability – in addition to Super Audio CDs,
standard CDs and hybrid Super Audio CD/standard CD discs, the
SA-1 is playback-compatible with CD-R discs.
Programming and play modes include 20-track music
programming and more.
Optical and coaxial digital outputs for convenient digital CD
recording and playback.
Balanced (XLR) outputs for connection to a preamplifier with
balanced inputs.
Ergonomically designed front panel with distinctive round
center display window. The front panel display utilizes its own
separate power transformer to totally isolate noise from the SA-1’s
internal circuitry.
Full-function aluminum alloy remote control.
The Marantz SA-1 Super Audio CD Player:
A New State of the Art in Digital Audio.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
© 2000 Marantz America, Inc. 05/00
Specifications
Optical readout system
Wavelength 650 nm
Laser AlGaAs
Channels 2 channels
Frequency range (SACD) 2 Hz to 100 kHz
Frequency response 2 Hz to 50 kHz (±3 dB)
Dynamic range 109 dB
Sampling frequency 2.8224 MHz
Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz) 0.0012%
Wow and flutter Precision of quartz
Analog output:
Output level (unbalanced) 2.2 V
Output level (balanced) 3.9 V
General
Power requirements: 120 V, 50/60 Hz, 33 W
Dimensions W x H x D 18” X 51/4” X 143/8”
458mm x 133mm x 365mm
Weight 39 lbs 17.7 kg
