Marantz SA-12SE Special Edition Super Audio CD Player DAC

Description SA-12SE Whilst the SA-12SE is an extremely modern, state-of-the-art player, Marantz was there at the start of the Compact Disc revolution. They launched their first player — the original CD-63 — in 1982, and in the following years, Marantz became well-known as the CD-Player specialist. Marantz Musical Mastering (MMM) technology defines new standards in the digital and analogue audio processing. SA-12SE contains a disc mechanism built purely for audio, the SACDM-3, which is able to play SACDs, CDs, and compilations on CD-ROM or DVD-ROM. It also has an asynchronous USB input, able to handle formats all the way up to PCM/DXD 384kHz/32bit and DSD11.2MHz. In addition, the Marantz Musical Mastering Stream of the SA-12SE transforms all PCM file formats to DSD format, using advanced filtering and proprietary processing, before the MMM Conversion adapts the 1-bit data stream directly into an analogue signal – without the use of a conventional D/A converter. Marantz Special Editions Special Editions are the Marantz way to celebrate the love of music that runs deep in the veins of sound masters and engineers, exhibited in the artistry and craftsmanship of those special components. Marantz Sound Masters will occasionally identify a product with a higher potential than expected and master it with extra unwavering attention to detail, component selection and listening sessions. The original SA-12 was solely created for the Japanese market, and quickly proved to be the next chosen one. European sound engineers combined it with achievements made developing the famous SA-KI Ruby, and thus the SA-12 Special Edition was born. Features Engineered and extensively tuned by a team drawing on more than 35 years of Marantz expertise in CD players Innovative Marantz Musical Mastering “MMM-Stream” up-sampling to DSD and filtering Custom-designed 1-bit direct “MMM–Conversion” from DSD to analogue High quality analogue output stage with Marantz HDAM-SA3 technology and low impedance output In-house developed Marantz SACD/CD mechanism “SACDM-3” designed purely for audio Playback of SACD/CD playback and of compilations on CD-ROM and DVD-ROM (audio) Asynchronous USB input for hi-res audio up to PCM/DXD 384kHz/32bit and DSD11.2MHz Isolation of USB and digital inputs to block noise from connected sources Power supply using toroidal transformer Dedicated headphone amplifier with all-discrete construction featuring HDAM-SA2 Specifications CD Compatibility: CD / CD-R/RW / SA-CD / WMA / MP3 / AAC SA-CD Text / ID3 Tag / WMA Meta Tag / AAC Meta Data Data Disc Compatibility: DSD 5.6 / WAV 192 / ALAC 96 DAC operation mode: USB-B / Coax / Optical Asynchronous mode rear USB Bit-perfect transmission USB-B DSD Audio Streaming (DoP): DSD2.8 / DSD5.6: DSD11.2 Signal isolator for DAC Mode operation HDAM version: HDAM SA2 HDAM SA3 Power Transformer: Toroidal High Grade Audio Components: Yes Customised Components: Yes Symmetric circuit layout: Yes Digital Out Off: Yes Headphone: Current Feedback Selectable filter: CD / DAC-Mode Marantz Musical Mastering: Yes (HD) Marantz Musical Mastering Stream: Yes Marantz Musical Mastering Conversion: Yes Separated rectifier circuit for analogue & digital circuitry: Yes Display: On / Off Low noise LCD display Analogue Out Cinch: 2ch Balanced Out: Yes Digital Optical: In / Out Digital Coaxial: In / Out Sample Rate Digital In: 192 kHz / 24-bit Gold Plated Cinch: Silver / Nickel USB Audio: Rear USB-A: FLAC / WAV / AIFF / ALAC / DSD Asynchronous mode rear USB: Yes USB-B input for PC (rear): 384 kHz / 32-bit USB-B DSD Audio Streaming (DoP): DSD2.8 / DSD5.6 / DSD11.2 D-Bus: Yes Headphone Out: Yes Headphone Volume Control: Yes Remote Control: RC005PMSA Power Consumption: 47W Standby Consumption: 0.3W Auto Power-Off: Yes Detachable Power Cable: Yes Maximum Dimensions (W x D x H): 440 x 419 x 123mm Weight: 16.4kg Carton Maximum Dimensions (W x D x H): 557 x 536 x 243mm Carton Weight (inc. product): 19.6kg Full Marantz Range Available Unilet Sound & Vision are premium partners for Marantz, offering sales and aftercare service on all models. Do get in touch if you require advice or assistance on their range. More Information https://www.marantz.com/en-gb/shop/sacdcdplayer/sa12se