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MARANTZ - SA 8003 SACD - CD PLAYER

Marantz SA-8003 - Stereophile Class-A Rated CD/SACD Player Gets Upgraded… Now iPod Compatible!

The new stunning Marantz SA-8003 CD/SACD Player is a remarkable advance in terms of build and sound quality. A new Marantz designed transport, made from a space-age material called Xylon, reduces resonance and helps the laser read the disc with greater accuracy. The Marantz exclusive HDAM-SA2 analog output stage produces a sonic prowess that belies its price. The HDAM-SA2 outputs give the SA-8003 its analog-like sound quality—which has long been synonymous with Marantz. Every audiophile-part inside was chosen for its sonic attributes. This is a very serious CD player and its SACD playback is off the charts!

The SA-8003 is now also a “Made for iPod” device, just plug any iPod into its front-panel located USB input and the SA-8003 will grab the original digital signal from your iPod and run it through its own internal DAC. This USB connection will also charge your iPod, keeping it ready for the road! You can also use other digital devices with USB outputs to take advantage of the high-quality Cirrus Logic DAC inside. This is a serious high-end player at an unbeatable price. We can guarantee you will never hear a better sounding digital player for under a grand. Our highest recommendation!

• Sophisticated new aluminum/reinforced resin front panel
• Xyron High rigid disc tray, base and precision transport 
• MP3/WMA playback capability for CD-R and CD-RW discs
• USB input for Music playback by USB memory or iPod Digital Connection
• Separate power supply and audio circuit boards
• Double-shielded Toroidal power transformer
• Audio circuits with HDAM®-SA2 modules
• Audiophile-grade selected components
• High performance Cirrus Logic DAC
• Headphone output with current buffer amplifier
• Double layer bottom chassis
• Machined chassis-mount analog outputs with zero-impedance copper plate
• Copper shielded digital output circuit
• Power Standby, Detachable Power Cord
• Hand held remote controller
• Three Year Parts and Labor Warranty

FEATURES/Specs    
Playback Formats:
Disc: SACD(Stereo), CD, CD-R/RW(CD-DA/MP3/WMA),
USB: MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC 
HDAM: HDAM and HDAM-SA2 
Current Feedback Analog Stage 
Power Transformer: Double-shielded large capacity Toroidal power transformer 
Zero-Impedance Plate   
Double Layered Bottom Plates   
Audio DAC: Cirrus Logic CS4398 
Display On/Off   

IN/OUTPUTS    
AUDIO    
Analog L&R Out  Unbalanced: 1 (Gold Plated Machined Brass) 
Headphone Out  1 (with Level) 
Digital Out  Coax: 1, Opt: 1 
OTHER    
D-Bus Remote (RC-5) In/Out  1/1 

SPECIFICATIONS    
SACD    
Format: 1-Bit DSD 
Sampling Frequency: 2.8224MHz 
Dynamic Range: 112dB 
Frequency Response: 2Hz - 50kHz 
THD:  0.0020% (1kHz) 

CD Audio    
Format: 16-Bit Linear PCM 
Sampling Frequency: 44.1kHz 
Dynamic Range: 100dB 
Frequency Response: 2Hz - 20kHz (-3dB) 
THD:  0.0020% (1kHz) 

GENERAL    
Color: Black 
Front Panel: Aluminum/Glass-reinforced resin 
Remote Control  Device: Remote with Marantz Amp. Basic Control Function 
Power Requirement:  AC 120V 60Hz 
Power Consumption:  25W (Standby: 0.5W) 
Dimensions: (W x H x D) 17-5/16" x 4-5/16" x 13-9/16" 
Weight: 17.2 lbs.