Marantz’s New Hi-Fi Components Are for Serious Audiophiles Only

The famed Japanese audio maker’s new flagship hi-fi components are finally here.

Published October 28, 2024

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This past summer, Marantz revealed its new flagship “Series 10” range of hi-fi components. It consisted of three products: the Model 10 integrated amplifier, the SACD 10 SACD/CD player and the Link 10n network audio player.

Of the three, the Model 10 was the obvious standout. The audiophile-grade integrated amplifier — one of the most popular components in modern hi-fi — was priced at an eye-watering $15,000. It was also the only one with a definite price tag and release date.

Fast-forward two months, and both the SACD/CD player and network audio player are available for order now. While undoubtedly more niche than the Model 10 integrated amp, both components promise high-end sound and boast similar stunning looks.

Marantz Link 10n

$12,000 at Marantz

Wait, what’s a network player?

A network audio player — or network streamer — connects to your home’s Wi-Fi (or Ethernet) and adds wireless streaming capabilities and the ability to play digital files on your existing hi-fi setup.

Naturally, the Marantz Link 10n is positioned as a superior network audio player than most. It’s gorgeous — thanks to a triple-layer aluminum chassis and sizable high-resolution display — and supports high-resolution audio (up to 32-bit/384kHz). And it’s compatible with most major streaming technologies and services.

It’s also versatile. It boasts a multitude of analog and digital inputs (for TV and turntable connectivity). Most notably, it can work as a standalone preamplifier when paired with a compatible amplifier like the Model 10.

Marantz SACD 10

Marantz SACD 10

$12,000 at Marantz

What’s SACD player?

A SACD/CD player is a media player that can play both CDs and Super Audio CDs (SACDs) — the latter of which look just like CDs but can play even higher-resolution audio.

The Marantz SACD 10 is the company’s finest SACD/CD player to date — and promises to be a significant upgrade over the 2017-released SA-10 (which comparatively cost a paltry $7,499).

The upgraded model has an industrial design to match Marantz’s other Series 10 components but has been re-engineered and fine-tuned by Yoshinori Ogata, Marantz’s Sound Master, to deliver even more detailed sound.