Marantz introduced a new Integrated and SACD Player/Network player today

[AudioDoctor]

The 30 series consisting of the Model 30 Integrated Amp and 30n SACD player/network player.

 

The Integrated is using the Hypex Ncore class D amplifiers, meaning GUTB already hates it. The Network player does USB PCM up to 384khz and DSD to 11.2 Mhz.

 

Specs and all related info can be found here: https://www.us.marantz.com/en-us/30-series

 

 

[AudioDoctor]

4 hours ago, GUTB said:

 

Class D? Embarrassing trash. I guess that's the state of Marantz.

 

Solid State amplifiers sucked at their inception as well...

[AudioDoctor]

3 hours ago, sandyk said:

 Have you seen any other type of Class D amplifier ?

 

Any other type?  Are you also implying that they all suck?

 

I actually haven't heard any of them, but I'm also not ready to dismiss an entire class of amplification.

 

edit: yeah, I just got that. I know all class D is solid state. I guess I should have been more clear and said Class A/B and A solid state.

[AudioDoctor]

I am about to buy this Marantz just to spite you and GUTB and PM you both daily about how great it sounds.

[AudioDoctor]

40 minutes ago, sandyk said:

 

I was under the impression that you were a Vacuum Tube person ? In which case you may be disappointed with typical (NOT ALL) Class D offerings.

 

If you look, you will notice I have both.

[AudioDoctor]

58 minutes ago, sandyk said:

Judging by many of the replies in this forum, many have strong preferences for one or the other, just as many have strong preferences for Vinyl over Digital.. 

 

But, how do YOU feel about it?

[AudioDoctor]

4 hours ago, R1200CL said:

I think you’re wrong here. They use their old design HDAM amps (Latest version) with SMPS.

https://www.marantz.com/-/media/files/document-master/marantzeu_product_documents/uk/marantz_model_30_info_sheet_eu.pdf

Not even sure this can be called class D

 

 

Every site that wrote it about on release day says you are wrong...

 

https://darko.audio/2020/09/marantz-announces-model-30-integrated-sacd-30n-disc-network-player/

 

https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2020/09/03/marantz-model-30-integrated-and-sacd-30n-network-audio-streamer-sacd-player/

 

https://www.audioholics.com/amplifier-reviews/marantz-model-30-and-30n

 

 

[AudioDoctor]

Unlike you two, I'll reserve judgement until I actually hear the thing...

[AudioDoctor]

@The Computer Audiophile Chris, I need to apologize for causing this mini shite storm here. I honestly had no idea that a new Marantz amplifier and SACD/DAC would cause such controversy.

[AudioDoctor]

Amplifiers are right in the description of the forum, I'm not sure why anyone is arguing about the posting of an amplifier here unless they want to be ultra pedantic.

[AudioDoctor]

Some of you are exactly why I never even considered becoming a psych Dr...

[AudioDoctor]

32 minutes ago, sandyk said:

 

 Is it too much to ask that  the many members who asked for this sub forum  be permitted a Digital free area ? 

There are already several other areas where you could have posted this thread.

 

Are you being fucking serious right now?

[AudioDoctor]

Hmmmmmm

 

http://www.channld.com/purevinyl/

[AudioDoctor]

4 minutes ago, Rexp said:

Are you!?

 

100%

[AudioDoctor]

1 minute ago, Rexp said:

There is no room for your foul language on this forum, I suggest you apologise. 

 

Nah. The level of stupidity called for it.

[AudioDoctor]

1 hour ago, lucretius said:

 

For the price, I'm taken aback by the plastic faceplate and plastic knobs.

 

Have you seen one in person?

[AudioDoctor]

3 hours ago, lucretius said:

 

Not yet.  I was reading about the plastic in a review and a post on some forum:

 

https://alpha-audio.net/review/review-marantz-model-30-en-sacd-30n/

 

https://www.avsforum.com/threads/marantz-model-30-2-channel-integrated-amplifier-and-30n-sacd-player-and-network-smart-streaming.3168378/

 

I am hoping they are wrong.

 

ok, I was just curious.

[AudioDoctor]

45 minutes ago, lucretius said:

 

@jcn3 -- See post #32 in the second link.

 

I went and read it, that's disappointing.