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Marantz SA11S3

I just bought the SA11S3 and I am very pleased with the sound. It replaced a Sony ES 5400 which is no slouch. As good as the Sony is, the Marantz just sounds better. No buyers remorse here. I have a couple of questions.              
1. I'm currently running single ended cable. Is there any advantage going balanced line? It's being used with the Marantz PM11S3 amp.
2. When not in use should I leave it on all time or should I put it in standby and let it warm up for a half hour or so before I listen? 
I know the standard answer is "Try it both ways and see which sounds better" and I can't argue with that. I'm just curious as to what other owners are doing. Thanks.
rsfphil
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davidpritchard
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tzh21y

That is one approach that works to move the lid back the 1/2 inch and then lift it up and off.

I hope the Marantz readers of this thread will try a Synergistic Research Black fuse at the main fuse location. The sonic improvement is worth the effort to get that darn lid off.

David Pritchard
jafant
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Anyone using a UD9004 ?
tzh21y
1,377 posts
 
I finally got it off, how do I get it back on?
tzh21y
1,377 posts
 
Actually, they do make a 2.5 amp small slo blo.  Why would I want to put in a 3 amp for the power fuse.
jgandy
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How do you tell if the standby mode is in effect on the S11S3.  I have  activated it according to instructions but the display shows as if totally turned off.
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