{"product_id":"marantz-sa-ki-ruby-sacd-cd-player-dac-1","title":"Marantz SA-KI Ruby SACD \/ CD Player \/ DAC","description":"The Marantz SA-KI Ruby is a reference-grade Super Audio CD player and standalone DAC featuring the proprietary SACDM-3 transport mechanism and an asynchronous USB input handling up to 384kHz\/32-bit PCM and DSD11.2MHz. Designed to anchor world-class digital systems, this commemorative unit bypasses off-the-shelf DAC chips via Marantz Musical Mastering, upsampling all digital signals to DSD11.2MHz for direct 1-bit conversion. A heavy double-layer copper-plated chassis, 5mm aluminum top cover, and toroidal power supply isolate internal circuitry from mechanical and electrical noise. Discrete HDAM-SA2 and HDAM-SA3 output stages maintain absolute signal integrity, while a laser-engraved signature pays tribute to legendary designer Ken Ishiwata.\n\nCritical consensus praises the unit for an exceptionally quiet background, expansive soundstage, and smooth, fatigue-free tonal character. Reviewers highlight its ability to render digital playback with the tactile warmth and dynamic scale typically associated with fine analog systems. Audio publications note that its specialized conversion process removes digital glare while exposing incredible instrumental separation and detail.\n\nAdding this source component to your system unlocks the full emotional depth of your disc and file libraries. It provides music lovers with a lasting investment in bespoke engineering and master-tuned performance. The result is a deeply engaging listening experience that connects you directly to the original recording.","brand":"Marantz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67791222374681,"sku":"101334","price":2599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/4225\/1545\/files\/101334-8.jpg?v=1791992743","url":"https:\/\/tmraudio.com\/products\/marantz-sa-ki-ruby-sacd-cd-player-dac-1","provider":"The Music Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}