SA-7S1 vs Esoteric X-03SE
The X-03SE's signal-to-noise is 112 dB against the SA-7S1's 114 dB. Both share bit depth (24-bit), max sample rate (192 kHz), and thd (0.001%).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$4,150
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About the SA-7S1
The Marantz SA-7S1, part of the Reference/Legendary Series, is a high-end stereo SACD and CD player manufactured from 2006 to 2011. It employs advanced technologies including dual High Accuracy NPC SM5866AS 192kHz/24-bit monaural DACs, HDAM-SA2 discrete analog modules, GMR digital isolators for ground separation, a die-cast aluminum mechanism (FGSA7), copper-shielded toroidal transformer, and zero-impedance matching. Features include selectable filters, DC filter, noise shaper, digital phase inverter, external clock input (BNC 75 Ohm), display off mode, and balanced/unbalanced analog outputs. Renowned for smooth, detailed, fatigue-free sound with superior SACD and CD playback, broad soundstage, and low distortion.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD64
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- NPC SM5866AS
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 114 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Digital Outputs
- Coaxial, Optical
- Analog Outputs
- Unbalanced stereo RCA, Balanced XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 459 × 136 × 426 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 22.3 kg (49 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Gold, Champagne
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions