Marantz SA-KI Ruby

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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    ^ must not have kids. Way to much free time
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,034
    I might try that on my tube amps Hermit... then again, they already are bedazzled.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,034
    Hermitism wrote: »
    Dynamat Xtreme... $14.95
    Bedazzler... $19.95
    Sharpie Permanent Paint Marker... $5.36
    The joy of having a homemade Ruby Edition Marantz... PRICELESS

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    We are waiting your review.

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  • Hermitism
    Hermitism Posts: 4,192
    Hermitism wrote: »
    Dynamat Xtreme... $14.95
    Bedazzler... $19.95
    Sharpie Permanent Paint Marker... $5.36
    The joy of having a homemade Ruby Edition Marantz... PRICELESS

    We are waiting your review.
    I will say the auditory improvements are unquestionable! It has a much more polite sound. :smiley:

  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    Hermitism wrote: »
    Dynamat Xtreme... $14.95
    Bedazzler... $19.95
    Sharpie Permanent Paint Marker... $5.36
    The joy of having a homemade Ruby Edition Marantz... PRICELESS
    Best upgrade ever!!!
  • smglbrth
    smglbrth Posts: 1,458
    Oh man, there's dust in that there milled out signature, better get the q-tips out!
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 32,926
    edited December 2018
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    The KI Ruby CD players and integrated amps are special editions to celebrate Ken Ishiwata's 40th anniversary with Marantz.

    ahh! So he was with them way back in the Superscope/Chatsworth, CA days?!

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    He stuck with 'em through the dark days when the brand belonged to Philips?!?

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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 32,926
    edited December 2018
    ... (double post)
  • Hermitism wrote: »
    Dynamat Xtreme... $14.95
    Bedazzler... $19.95
    Sharpie Permanent Paint Marker... $5.36
    The joy of having a homemade Ruby Edition Marantz... PRICELESS

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    bb3go5vgwvz7.jpg

    Well played Mr. H. VERY well played!
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  • Clipdat wrote: »
    Unboxing photos of my new Marantz SA-KI Ruby.

    It's quite stunning. Also it's very heavy, at just under 40lbs (37.7lbs).


    Beautiful piece of gear! Congrats and enjoy!

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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,560
    smglbrth wrote: »
    Oh man, there's dust in that there milled out signature, better get the q-tips out!

    It's actually not dust, as those photos were taken within minutes of it being unboxed. It's just uneven surface and/or bits of material from the CNCing/laser cutting process or whatever they used to make that engraved signature.
  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,560
    gudnoyez wrote: »
    Did you chose the cover for the SA 15S1 or the CD6006, or did you give them your dimensions, I assume the SA 15S1 cover will fit my SA15S2, for 24.99 it's worth a shot, what fabric is yours there are quite a few to choose from?

    I gave them the dimensions in the order comments. Normally their tolerance is .5" for a easy fit, however I've requested .25" tolerance in the past. If you need to email them they reply quickly and provide good service.

    To answer your question, the fabric I chose is "Doublesided Quilted Black Nylon".
  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,477
    Clipdat wrote: »
    gudnoyez wrote: »
    Did you chose the cover for the SA 15S1 or the CD6006, or did you give them your dimensions, I assume the SA 15S1 cover will fit my SA15S2, for 24.99 it's worth a shot, what fabric is yours there are quite a few to choose from?

    I gave them the dimensions in the order comments. Normally their tolerance is .5" for a easy fit, however I've requested .25" tolerance in the past. If you need to email them they reply quickly and provide good service.

    To answer your question, the fabric I chose is "Doublesided Quilted Black Nylon".

    Nice to know I'm going to look into one for my Oppo 205. It's not nearly as sexy as that beast but it does sit exposed to dust.
  • SIHAB
    SIHAB Posts: 4,494
    There is an open box + 10% off SA-10 @ music direct for those inclined...
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,902
    I'm just curious, if you rub the Ruby 3 times, does a Genie pop out of the tray ?

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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,034
    Which Jeannie?

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    Or......

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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,640
    Which Jeannie?

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    Or......

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    I'd take door #2
  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,009
    100% for #2. :D:p
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    :smile::wink:
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,902
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
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    My thoughts exactly lmao
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    Clipdat wrote: »
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    What is an MP3?


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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 32,926
    BlueFox wrote: »
    Clipdat wrote: »
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    What is an MP3?


    one less than an MP4.
  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 32,926
    tonyb wrote: »
    I'm just curious, if you rub the Ruby 3 times[//b], does a Genie pop out of the tray ?

    Asking for a friend
    [emphasis added]

    No but it turns into a Laserdisc player, if you catch my drift...

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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,477
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    tonyb wrote: »
    I'm just curious, if you rub the Ruby 3 times[//b], does a Genie pop out of the tray ?

    Asking for a friend
    [emphasis added]

    No but it turns into a Laserdisc player, if you catch my drift...

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    do you need a 45 adaptor to use that?
  • SIHAB
    SIHAB Posts: 4,494
    Music Direct has one open box now for $700 off.
    Hopefully nothing went wrong here.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,560
    SIHAB wrote: »
    Hopefully nothing went wrong here.

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