What's your favorite SA7S1 filter ?

[tdelahanty]

I find my self using different filters for various types of music.

1) for a very clean, smooth CD I like FL-1

2) for sometning bright or that has a lot'a brass I use FL-2 and the noise shaper

3) can't seem to find a use for FL-3, too !!! bright

[tom1120s]

I am actually using filter 1 most of the time. It sounds sublime with great recordings-to me.

[tdelahanty]

Originally Posted by tom1120s

I am actually using filter 1 most of the time. It sounds sublime with great recordings-to me.

What interconnects are you using ?

[tom1120s]

Basic Interconnects. I have not gone down that road--yet. I have the original power cord, 12 Gauge speaker wire. I have heard the pros AND cons of spending $$$ on this stuff. As a matter of fact, I started a thread on Lansing Heritage (JBL) concerning this. Interesting comments so far.

Do you have suggestions?

Thanks.

[tdelahanty]

We have similar views. I'm using Nordost mid-line products, Heimdal spk cable and Red Dawn (Lief series) interconnects. I've also had good luck with Straight-Wire products. I'm fond of the Shunyata Diamondback power cords. I can't believe they make a difference but they do !!!

[tom1120s]

If I recall, the Marantz balanced connectors are different than US standard-correct? If so, what would I be looking for?

[Erik Tracy]

Originally Posted by tdelahanty

I find my self using different filters for various types of music.

1) for a very clean, smooth CD I like FL-1

2) for sometning bright or that has a lot'a brass I use FL-2 and the noise shaper

3) can't seem to find a use for FL-3, too !!! bright

I run with the Marantz SA-KI Pearl, using AQ Jaguars as ICs to my MF A5.

I would agree with your filter selections (except the Pearl only has Filters 1 & 2).

For SACDs, I typically leave it on FL-1.

[tdelahanty]

I think you can run the balanced output to your main amps and RCA's to your sub.

[tom1120s]

Originally Posted by tdelahanty

I think you can run the balanced output to your main amps and RCA's to your sub.

I can? hummm, I thought that you could use one or the other-not in combination. I think a review of the manual is in order.

[tdelahanty]

Originally Posted by tom1120s

I can? hummm, I thought that you could use one or the other-not in combination. I think a review of the manual is in order.

I found the manual to be vague on this matter. If you look at the block diagram for the pre-amp, it shows the RCA outputs directly (hard-wired) connected to the positive half of the balanced circuit output. If the block diagram is acurate, I think it'll work. My best guess is you can't use balanced & RCA at the same time, on the same amp.