Marantz SACD 30 SACD player/Network streamer

Description

A high-resolution source for digital music The Marantz SACD 30n is a motherlode of high-resolution digital sources in one component. It’s a disc player with an innovative transport mechanism and compatibility with standard CDs, homemade discs, and SACDs. It’s also a state-of-the-art network player that gives you access to popular streaming apps, internet radio, and Apple AirPlay 2. If you like to stream high-res files from a computer, network attached storage (NAS), or a thumb drive, the built-in Marantz Musical Mastering digital-to-analog converter provides pure and accurate musical detail for those files, too. My hands-on experience with the Marantz SACD 30n I was given an opportunity to demo this player at home, and I decided it was a perfect time to purchase my first Super Audio CD and see how it sounded in my own space. I knew I wanted to choose an album I am intimately familiar with, and had heard in many formats. I bought Dire Straits’ 1986 album Brothers in Arms on cassette when it first came out, and have heard it on vinyl and high-res streaming, so when it popped up as an SACD best-seller in my research, I knew it was the logical choice. I paired the 30n with the Rotel RA-1592 MkII integrated amplifier , and listened through my trusty pair of Wharfedale Diamond 11.1 bookshelf speakers. I live in an apartment, and the Wharfedales have always done an excellent job of providing clarity and accuracy at moderate volume levels, so I don’t feel like I’m disturbing the neighbors. Before I get into the music, I want to spare a moment to discuss the SACD-M3L transport mechanism, which features a very smooth, gliding open/close action. I often worry about the durability of this part of a disc player, but those fears were allayed. I’ve also had the experience where a disc almost rattles around in the CD tray in lesser machines – this one felt like it was almost gripping the disc when I placed it in the center, which was reassuring. Now, the music was exceptional, ful