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The editors liked
The build quality of the SAKIPearl is first class. It is built like the proverbial tank both inside and out with an industrial design that is deserving of proud display
The SAKIPearl places sound quality first
The Pearl line provides the enhanced performance of a "modded" unit at a reasonable price and without compromising the manufacturer's warranty
The editors didn't like
The SAKIPearl cannot access the multichannel data on SACD's nor can it output digital data from the SACD layer of SACDs
Digital inputs are limited to a single optical input. While optical inputs eliminate the possibility of ground loops
It would be nice to have more input options
At this price point and quality level I would have expected this unit to be equipped with balanced outputs.
Marantz's Reference SA-KI-Pearl is a beautifully built, well-engineered SACD/CD player that offers impressive musical balance and well-rounded overall performance. It's like a finely mastered CD or LP—on hearing it, you'll know that whoever was behind its...
Abstract: The main limitation of the disc player is that it cannot derive a multichannel output from SACDs which, as noted earlier, may not be an issue for some. However, Sony’s latest Blu-ray players can stream a multichannel output from SACD via HDMI. This may not be..
Abstract: The Marantz tradition has always been about enjoying music. The Marantz SA-KI Pearl is a limited-edition SACD player from the Marantz Reference Series product line. The “KI” in the product name refers to Ken Ishiwata, who is the actual designer of the...
The Marantz SA-KI-Pearl SACD player exceeded my expectations for a $3,000 machine, especially during a time when I also started auditioning a $29,000 tube DAC in for review. Consider the fact that Ken Ishiwata chose to offer a component more easily afford...
Abstract: Being in business – any business - for 30 years is reason enough to celebrate, but when you've enjoyed a long-running position at the top of your field there's even more cause for rejoicing. That's the story behind Marantz's SA-KI Pearl components, a l...
The build quality of the SAKIPearl is first class. It is built like the proverbial tank both inside and out with an industrial design that is deserving of proud display, The SAKIPearl places sound quality first, The Pearl line provides the enhanced performance of a "modded" unit at a reasonable price and without compromising the manufacturer's warranty,
The SAKIPearl cannot access the multichannel data on SACD's nor can it output digital data from the SACD layer of SACDs, Digital inputs are limited to a single optical input. While optical inputs eliminate the possibility of ground loops, it would be nice to have more input options, At this price point and quality level I would have expected this unit to be equipped with balanced outputs.
Marantz's Pearl line of reference products not only pays homage to brand manager and audio designer Ken Ishiwata, it pays homage to all those who have tweaked and modified their components to get the best possible sound for their dollar. If you do not ...
Abstract: Marantzs high end offerings have impressed us in the past. The new line gets away from the unique gold styling that so caught our eye for the more traditional black with blue lights that has been adopted by just about everyone. According to Marantz, t...
Was nach diesem Test übrig bleibt, ist die Aufforderung, schnell zu sein. Von diesem Player stehen weltweit 500 Stück zur Verfügung. Sprechen sich die überragenden musikalischen Eigenschaften weiter herum, dürfte die Quelle jedoch schnell versiegen. Sp...
Abstract: Denna klarhet finns i andra påkostade Marantz-produkter också, men Pearl-kombinationen har en annan karaktär. Musiken låter varmare, och har mer fylligare klanger, utan att det tippar över i pompös romantik. Ändå lyckas Pearl-kombinationen att förmedla klangnyanser på...
SACD-spilleren er på høyde med det beste vi har testet, og med litt mer kraft ville forsterkeren være tilstrekkelig nok for de aller flestes behov. Pearl-settet klarer også kunststykket å få selv middelmådige innspillinger til å låte fint, noe vi ikke er ...
