Marantz SA-10 vs SA-KI Ruby


Hi all,

wondering if anyone one can explain what makes the difference in these 2 players? (Other than balanced outputs on the SA-10). 

MSRP difference is $2k...

Do people think they should sound the same?

thanks!
leemaze
SA-10 spec sheet

SA-KI Ruby spec sheet

Curious - what do you think? Electrical engineers, how do the insides compare?

How do the claimed specs compare?

I do believe the KI "pearl" is a special LIMITED EDITION. They only made like 500 of them and sold only in EU. And they were sold as a set only.Go head and FIND ONE for sale from any dealer in the USA. I guarantee you cannot.  
Those are the only things that matter.