New Reference Gear?

[ChrisAZ]

The Network Audio Streamer hasbeen reviewed in Stereophile (Marantz Reference NA-11S1 Network Audio Player/DAC | Stereophile.com). The deal killer for me is that it won't play AIFF or 192kHz ALAC and I've spent countless hours downloading my CD collection to my hard drives in AIFF format, not to mention the hi res files I've purchased from HD Tracks. Chris

[Stefan_DR3]

Nice avatar, Dude!

I am hoping the next version of SA-11 will have an upgraded USB input that can decode hi-rez, AIFF and FLAC. Then I could live without the Network thing.

[rnrmf1971]

Originally Posted by ChrisAZ

The Network Audio Streamer hasbeen reviewed in Stereophile (Marantz Reference NA-11S1 Network Audio Player/DAC | Stereophile.com). The deal killer for me is that it won't play AIFF or 192kHz ALAC and I've spent countless hours downloading my CD collection to my hard drives in AIFF format, not to mention the hi res files I've purchased from HD Tracks. Chris

If i recall correctly, it will play those formats through the USB DAC on the back of the unit, just not from the front USB port and not from the network connection. But the USB input on the back works with all formats, from my reading.

[tom1120s]

Originally Posted by tom1120s

Does anyone know if Marantz will be updating the reference gear? A lot of speculation on audio forums but no answers.

Bump......

[tom1120s]

I envision the dealers of this brand would have a clue? Anyone talk to a dealer lately?

[afridi]

I just picked up the NA11S1 and although I have my collection as AIFF files, it works well feeding my Mac Mini to the back via USB. So while the network capabilities are being ignored, I still find it an absolute wonderful DAC. I actually preferred it to a MSB Analog DAC with its regular power supply. Seemed to have more details without sounding etchy or fatiguing.

[rocker9999]

Afridi,
Congratulations on the new Marantz! Keep us posted as it begins to warm up, nice to hear that you are satisfied with the USB playback.

[Stefan_DR3]

Originally Posted by bradleyc

SA-11S3 is only offered in black in US, first impression has been favorable after a few hours of playtime. More transparency than Pearl right out of the box, could be fairly close to SA-7S1 which I've never heard before, don't know.

How does it compare to your MCD-500?

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[Nuz1]

I haven't seen much activity in the Marantz thread lately. But I did notice there is a nice Marantz PM-11S2 integrated amp in the marketplace.