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• RE: Marantz SA-10 S1 - Ampzilla Forever 16:46:34 01/12/23 (9)
  In Reply to: RE: Marantz SA-10 S1 posted by Jack G on January 12, 2023 at 12:07:47

  This player is the best and most advanced that I have read about, or could afford.

  It will take some time to explore all the features.

  I also will compare to my top line VPI turntable from 1999.

  Very, very, good so far.
  

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  • RE: Marantz SA-10 S1 - avsBuddy 21:46:38 01/12/23 (8)
    In Reply to: RE: Marantz SA-10 S1 posted by Ampzilla Forever on January 12, 2023 at 16:46:34

    How are you guys changing XLR pinout on your units? This thread prompted me to check XLR pin layout on my Marantz AV8005. Sure enough it's using European layout which I'm feeding to my NA amps! Manual says I must physically swap pins for compatability. That's a non starter with my Cardas and AW cables unless I send them back to the manufacturer. It will cost me pretty penny and kill the resale value.
    
    Also, congrats on owning an amazing SACD player! You've made the right choice!
    
    
    

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    • If necessary, you can just reverse the connections on the speaker cables. (NT) - Kal Rubinson 17:48:25 01/21/23 (3)
      In Reply to: RE: Marantz SA-10 S1 posted by avsBuddy on January 12, 2023 at 21:46:38

      
      
      
      
      

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      • RE: If necessary, you can just reverse the connections on the speaker cables. (NT) - avsBuddy 06:28:20 02/27/23 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: If necessary, you can just reverse the connections on the speaker cables. (NT) posted by Kal Rubinson on January 21, 2023 at 17:48:25

        Thanks for the tip Kal!
        It's too bad there are no mid-level multi-channel SACD players being made anymore. My trusty Sony XA9000 is starting to have problems playing SACDs. I can only hope that I can find a good repair shop that can bring it back to 100%.
        

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      • RE: If necessary, you can just reverse the connections on the speaker cables. (NT) - avsBuddy 20:50:28 02/26/23 (1)
        In Reply to: RE: If necessary, you can just reverse the connections on the speaker cables. (NT) posted by Kal Rubinson on January 21, 2023 at 17:48:25

        Thanks for the tip Kal!
        It's too bad there are no mid-level multi-channel SACD players being made anymore. My trusty Sony XA9000 is starting to have problems playing SACDs. I can only hope that I can find a good repair shop that can bring it back to 100%.
        

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        • RE: If necessary, you can just reverse the connections on the speaker cables. (NT) - fantja 17:33:41 02/28/23 (0)
          In Reply to: RE: If necessary, you can just reverse the connections on the speaker cables. (NT) posted by avsBuddy on February 26, 2023 at 20:50:28

          Keep me posted on the Repair process of XA9000.
          

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    • It is done electronically - Jack G 06:15:13 01/13/23 (3)
      In Reply to: RE: Marantz SA-10 S1 posted by avsBuddy on January 12, 2023 at 21:46:38

      Not physically. Push of a button changes it in the menu.
      Jack
      Edit: FWIW, I eventually decided I prefer the RCA connections.
      

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      • RE: It is done electronically - Ampzilla Forever 21:24:55 01/14/23 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: It is done electronically posted by Jack G on January 13, 2023 at 06:15:13

        A lot of balanced (XLR) connections do not meet the US pro circuit standard as Ralph of Atmosphere repeatedly says.

        I have also found certain RCA cables (Cardas Golden cross) sound best to me.

        I will have to try my old Cardas Golden cross cables with this cd player.
        

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      • RE: It is done electronically - avsBuddy 10:28:15 01/13/23 (1)
        In Reply to: RE: It is done electronically posted by Jack G on January 13, 2023 at 06:15:13

        What did you prefer about RCA? Also, someone made a comment that Marantz manual is incorrect and their default XLR pinout already adheres to common standard used in Europe and USA with Pin 1: ground, Pin 2:+, Pin 3:- . So no reversing should be required. SA10 might be different but it's worth checking.
        

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        • RE: It is done electronically - Jack G 13:00:41 01/13/23 (0)
          In Reply to: RE: It is done electronically posted by avsBuddy on January 13, 2023 at 10:28:15

          Slightly narrower but slightly deeper soundstage. Not a huge difference. Yes, I tried polarity both ways with both connections. :-)
          Jack
          

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