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Marantz SA-11S1 vs. NAD M5 cd player
 
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Quote CamBaskey ReplyDirect Link Topic: Marantz SA-11S1 vs. NAD M5 cd player
    Posted: 31 Mar 2008 at 2:44pm

I have a NAD M3 integrated amplifier and am looking to upgrade my NAD C542 cd player.  I'm considering the matching NAD M5 or a Marantz SA-11S1 (formerly top of the line, replaced by the SA-11S2).  Any recommendations?

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Quote AVphile ReplyDirect Link Posted: 24 Nov 2008 at 7:44pm
From what I've read they're in the same league.
Why not keep it all NAD?
 
I'd be interested in more info on the NAD - eg: does is use the PMD-200 HDCD chip?  Have they sorted out the reliability issues?
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Quote CamBaskey ReplyDirect Link Posted: 28 Dec 2008 at 7:51am

I compared the M5 to the C542 and it was an audible improvement in detail and soundstage depth.  At first, however, I wasn't sure that I liked the M5 better than the C542 - different sounds and I was used to the sound of the C542 (less detail but a little "warmer").

One of the best features of the C542 was HDCD playback.  Honestly, I've got a few HDCD's that sound as good as the SACD's that I've bought.  I'm not sure which HDCDC chip the M5 uses but if it's the same or an improvement on the chip in the C542 you'll love it!
 
I ended up buying the Marantz CDP, so I can't comment on reliability issues with the M5.  For the 2 years I had my NAD C542 I had no trouble at all with it.  However, I did have to replace a power board on my NAD M3 amplifier after only 3-4 months of use, though, so that might indicate that NAD still has some work to do in ironing out their quality control process.  Apparently much of the production is done in China, then the units are shipped to NAD in Canada where they are checked for quality.  I guess my unit slipped through the QC process somehow.  However, it was a quick, free fix under warranty and the unit sounds amazing!  Bottom line, you're fine buying from an authorized NAD dealer where you have a warranty in place - but I'm not sure I'd buy used where there is no warranty.
 
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