Marantz TT-15S1 Reference Series 2010 Catalog - Page 6

SC-11S1 Stereo Control Amplifier The SC-11S1 stereo control amplifier focuses a wealth of new circuitry on reproducing music's finest moments. It is a preamplifier that is both totally new and classically Marantz. Today's musical sources demand ultra-wide frequency response and superior channel separation for convincing musicality. Although aimed primarily at stereo reproduction, the SC-11S1's F.C.B.S (Floating Control Bus System) allows easy expansion and operation for those who enjoy the many forms of multi-channel material. At the same time, the SC-11S1 honors legacy sources like the LP with a phono stage incorporating a newly developed Marantz-proprietary circuit. Parts quality reflects our premium-only philosophy. For example, the SC-11S1 incorporates the newest SA3 version of Marantz's acclaimed Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module (HDAM®). This high speed circuit defines the SC-11S1's ability to accurately track rapidly changing audio signals. The phono equalizer is yet another example of Marantz innovation. Conventional designs often impart a different - and disconcerting - sonic characteristic to low and high frequencies. Marantz engineers designed a circuit that eliminates those sonic discontinuities. The result is extremely accurate and convincing phono reproduction with the cartridge of your choice. The SC-11S1's volume control exhibits exceptional accuracy and no audible "stepping" noises. The controller lets you select exact volume settings easily and is unaffected by aging or temperature variations. The SC-11S1's fully independent headphone output adds a new measure of clarity to personal listening. The front panel display provides information on input selection and level among other parameters. You can turn the display off for distraction-free listening. The aluminum-faced remote accesses a selectable subsonic filter, tone, and level trim, and balance adjustments so you can choose the best combination for your tastes and source materials. All active circuitry draws on a high-precision linear power supply based on an aluminum-encased toroidal transformer that far surpasses conventional noise-free requirements. The chassis itself is also heavyduty and features a new aluminum top plate for resonance control. There's a natural fluidity to everything you'll hear through this remarkable preamplifier. It adheres to Marantz tradition but sets new standards in long-term listenability. It is, after all, a Marantz Reference component. "The more technology becomes complicated inside, the more it has to be simple outside."- Derrick De Kerckhove, Author and former director, the 6 McLuhan Program in Culture & Technology at the University of Toronto For the sake of music . . .