Marantz SA-15S2

The SA-15S2 is a mid-to high-end SACD/CD player from Marantz, engineered with a new power supply designed around a large, double shielded toroid transformer to ensure as little magnetic interference and noise as possible. The SA-15S2 handles MP3- and WMA-encoded CD-Rs and CD-RWs in addition to SA-CDs, and CDs, allowing all forms of audio to benefit from this player. Both analog and digital outputs are included; if the user opts for digital outputs, they can select either the gold-plated coaxial or high-isolation optical connectors. The SA-15S2's analog circuitry is configured with the SA2 version of Marantz's proprietary HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module), and when choosing analog outputs, the digital outputs can be disabled completely to eliminate the chance of stray emissions impacting analog circuitry. Additional features include solid copper "zero impedance" ground plates for low noise and superior channel separation, machined brass analog output terminals, and a high-current, discrete component headphone amplifier. In contrast to more common LED or fluorescent displays, the front panel low noise LCD adds no radiation of its own to the player's audio signal chain. Available in a champagne gold finish.