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Marantz SA11S1 SACD Player Marantz SA11S1 reference SACD player in very good condition, fully functional and beautiful sound. Comes with original remote and box etc. Made in Japan but is the 230v version so no transformer required. There are a couple of small marks on the lid as pictured. Otherwise in excellent condition. Pick up preferred May post at buyers expense Condition: Very Good Payment Method: Cash / Bank Transfer Region/State: (SA) South Australia/Australia By Pedro 76 0 Comments AUD $1,300 Date: October 7, 20241 yr
Marantz’s SA-11S1 sits in the serious-sounding, well-built end of the CD-player market, with the kind of transport/DAC pedigree that still appeals to buyers who want a proper standalone disc machine. At A$1,300, this is clearly below the A$1,440 25th percentile and well under the A$1,603 median, so it reads as a strong deal rather than a merely fair ask.
That makes it a smart buy if the listing is genuinely clean: excellent condition on a premium player can be a real upside, especially if it has the remote and has been kept original. The main thing to check is straightforward vintage-source caution—disc loading, tray smoothness, and clean playback across CD and SACD if relevant—because a well-kept example is the one you want here.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Marantz originated in the United States, founded in 1953 by Saul Bernard Marantz, a music enthusiast and amateur musician born in Brooklyn in 1911. Dissatisfied with the audio equipment of the era, he crafted the groundbreaking Audio Consolette preamplifier in 1952 from his New York home, selling the first 100 units rapidly and prompting the formal establishment of the company in Woodside, Queens. Though production later shifted to Japan in partnership with manufacturers like Standard Radio in 1966, and the brand evolved through ownership changes including Superscope and eventual integration into larger groups, its heritage remains rooted in American ingenuity and a relentless pursuit of musical fidelity.
The brand excels in high-end audio components, particularly amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated systems that defined its golden era. Iconic models like the Model 7 preamplifier (1958), Model 9 power amplifier (1960), and Model 10B tuner (1964) set benchmarks for performance, while later offerings expanded to tuners, receivers, and CD players. Marantz briefly ventured into speakers under designer Ed May in the 1970s but focused primarily on electronics rather than turntables, headphones, DACs, or cables, emphasizing separates renowned for their "Most Musical Sound."
Marantz commands a premium position in the hi-fi market, revered as a high-end pioneer that shaped the audiophile landscape through the 1970s zenith. Today, it blends vintage allure with modern elegance, appealing to discerning buyers who value durability, innovation, and warm, detailed sound signatures over mass-market accessibility.
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