Specifications

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SA-15S2
PREMIUM SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER
PREMIUM SERIES
Super Audio CD Player equipped with a SACDM-10 disc mechanism and analog output stage
with a Hybrid HDAM for premium sound quality.
Marantz Custom SACDM-10 Disc Mechanism
This disc mechanism module features a disc tray
made of Xyron FRP, which has excellent vibration
suppression and rigidity. The mechanism module
is secured to the chassis via a base of 2 mm thick
steel plate to prevent the rotational vibration from
being transmitted to the chassis or circuit board.
This improves the disc data reading accuracy. Non-
magnetic aluminum is used for the mechanism cover.
Tuning using comprehensive test listening was
conducted to achieve a very high level of balance
between spatial eaxpression and detail reproduction.
High-defi nition Audio Components
Carefully selected audio components, such as the
high sound quality film capacitor and the Marantz
custom-ordered electrolytic capacitor that is also
used in the SA-7S1, are used on the SA-15S2. The
SA-15S2 is also equipped with higher definition
components for the key sound quality components,
such as the electrolytic capacitor, mute relay, power
circuit Schottky barrier diode, and regulator. The
power regulator has a cover of pure copper to
suppress vibration and counter noise.
Audio Output Circuit with Hybrid HDAM
Different variations of the Marantz original HDAM
high-speed voltage amplifier module are provided
depending on the intended application. The SA-15S2
uses a differential input HDAM in its low-noise, low-
distortion fi lter circuit. The HDAM-SA2 is used in the
output stage to transport the input signal at high
speed. The audio output circuit using a hybrid of
the HDAM and HDAM-SA2 makes possible low-
distortion, high-speed reproduction.
Other Features
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Selectable fi lters
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Optical digital input
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Carefully selected audio grade components
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Large toroidal transformer
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Double layered chassis
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Machined brass analog output jacks
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Zero impedance plate
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Headphone output circuit with high-speed
current buffer amplifi er
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Reads CD-R/CD-RW
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Plays MP3/WMA fi les
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Display off
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Digital output off
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Timer play (Requires an external timer)
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System remote controller
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Remote control terminal (RC-5)
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Detachable Power Cord
The CS4398 supports direct conversion of 1-bit DSD
signals, which is the Super Audio CD recording format.
The D/A converter has very high spatial expression
capability inherited from the DAC7 used in the famous
CD-7 Model.
CS4398 Cirrus Logic High-performance
D/A Converter
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