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
My bad. Yes the Ruby SA-KI is available. It is most likely the same item as the limited edition Pearl was in the UK.What is the difference? $3999 to $6,999? $3,000. Easy.   
The Sa-10 has some better part from looking at Googled images of the innards. The back is the same with the KI only lacking the balanced outputs. Inside the 10 hs shielding the KI lacks. Plus the main board on the right is very different. The 10 has big heatsinks in the middle, lacking on the KI.
(the Sony SCD1 vs the SCD777 when introduced was sort of the same. they really were very similar, the price. $5K vs $3,5K, then $2.5K for the 777 as they sold off the remainders.
twoleftears sez: " But does it use the same processor (DAC)? "Ahhh the million dollar question!            
Need some reviewer who has both, or Marantz advert to answer.Advertisements say the KI uses the MMM  decoding. Which is the same sort as in the SA-10. Whether it is IDENTICAL???  
The remote sure looks the same. The case is nearly identical. Only the lack of balanced out on the KI Ruby.
I spoke to my local Marantz Dealer, he has the Marantz SA-KI Ruby on display.   
The shipping wt. of the SA-KI Ruby is 37.7 lb The SA-10 is 40.57 lbSO you are paying $1000 a pound for whatever extra is inside the SA-10