SA8001

About the SA8001

The Marantz SA8001 SACD player is a single-box, fixed-output, two-channel player designed for audiophiles seeking high fidelity sound at a reasonable price. It plays Stereo SACD, CD, CD-R, and CD-RW formats. The player uses a high-performance Cirrus Logic CS4397 24-bit/192kHz DAC with digital filtering, delivering exceptional signal processing. It features Marantz's proprietary HDAM (High Definition Amplifier Module) technology for dynamic sound with reduced noise, heat, and vibration. The power supply includes an audiophile-grade toroidal transformer that minimizes vibration and magnetic leakage. The chassis is copper-coated with a zero-impedance copper ground plate for analog terminals and a double-layered bottom plate for stability. It offers analog outputs via RCA and a 1/4" headphone output with level adjustment, as well as digital coaxial and optical outputs. The frequency response extends from 2Hz to 50kHz for SACD and 2Hz to 20kHz for CD, with dynamic ranges of 112dB (SACD) and 100dB (CD). Total harmonic distortion is very low at 0.001% (SACD) and 0.002% (CD). The unit measures 17 5/16" (444mm) wide, 5" (128mm) high, and 13 3/16" (341mm) deep, weighing 17.6 lbs (8 kg). It includes a remote control and supports SACD text display. The SA8001 was introduced around 2006 and is no longer in production but remains a respected model for its sound quality and build.