I think the European version of SA-10 is also missing ground pin on its AC inlet which makes it hard to use with an upgraded aftermarket AC power cable since all good quality aftermarket power cables have three-way female connectors to use with equipments with three-way AC inlets. None of Marantz Reference series products are equipped with three-way AC inlet, which I found pretty frustrating.
Yes the SA-10 is a great sounding unit no doubt but I found a fully modded Modwright Oppo 105/205 better more analog sounding to me and is cheaper than the new retail price of the SA-10 at $7k.
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