Marantz SA-7S1 vs SA-10 differences? vs similar like Denon DCD-A110

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Marantz SA-7S1 vs SA-10 differences? vs similar like Denon DCD-A110

Morning all,
Whats the difference between these units in Sound mainly. Anyone demoed or owned any of the above. Any feedback appreciated.
Best regards Michael
 

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Marantz SA-7S1 vs SA-10 differences? vs similar like Denon DCD-A110

Morning all,
Whats the difference between these units in Sound mainly. Anyone demoed or owned any of the above. Any feedback appreciated.
Best regards Michael
I demoed the Marantz SA-KI Pearl vs the SA-10 at my home for a few days when the SA10 and PM10 first came out. I used both a Marantz PM11S2 and PM10 amps to do the SA-KI and SA10 comparison and used Harbeth SHL5 speakers.

I didn't hear much of a difference and was disappointed as I have said on here previously. Harbeth speakers are not very explicit and with my old Wilson Benesch Curves I undoubtedly would have heard more of a difference. I decided not to buy even though I was initially highly motivated to do so. Same goes for the PM10. I didn't try any other CDP compared to my SA-KI expect when I first purchased it. I love Marantz CDPs but in this case couldn't justify it.
 

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7 sounds better in my opinion, not much in it though, better (sweeter) top end.

My cd7 was better than both IMO, that’s why I didn’t buy the 7s1
 
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Wow interesting that, I wonder if its because as time goes by components are becoming more expensive and release day pricing of the SA 10 and SA 7S1 is still similar despite this.
 

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I have demoed both the SA 10 and Denon DCD A110, and didn't find one is better than the other, its just there sound signature is different I would say / suggest. The Marantz is certainly not worth twice the price.
 
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Fair enough 👍 I had the cd12, sold it for the cd7, different is all I can say. Then tried the 7s1 which I was planning to buy part x the cd7. 1500 quid more originally … not as good. I found the same diminishing return when I heard the 10.

The ruby, the 10 and the cd7 I would like to test….
 
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Fair enough 👍 I had the cd12, sold it for the cd7, different is all I can say. Then tried the 7s1 which I was planning to buy part x the cd7. 1500 quid more originally … not as good. I found the same diminishing return when I heard the 10.

The ruby, the 10 and the cd7 I would like to test….
I have the Ruby and rate it over my SA-14 S1 SE. The CD playback is certainly smoother than the 14. Not really compared the SACD playback but would definately say CD is far better. Had the cash to buy the SA-10 but bottled it as £6k is allot in my world and just could not justify to myself let alone the wife. Maybe someday...
 
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I have the SA14S1SE as well. been incredibly happy with it since day one. Think I paid around £1500 for it new a few years back. I’ve never once thought about replacing it. But, if I did, the step up in price to the 10 is just out of the question. I think I’ve got a genuine bargain in comparison to the 10. I mean, how much “better” can CD playback actually get? The 7s1 looks battleship build quality, but the feet look like they are on upside down 😂
 
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