Marantz SACD 30n Premium SACD Player

Marantz SACD 30n Premium SACD Player

Marantz SACD 30n is a premium CD/SACD player and modern network music source built for listeners who want reference-level sound without giving up streaming convenience. Crafted in Shirakawa, Japan and meticulously Sound Master tuned, it combines Marantz’s exclusive HDAM analog circuitry with Marantz Musical Mastering (MMM) conversion for a richly detailed, natural presentation that flatters everything from classic CDs to high-resolution files. With HEOS Built-in, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, and wide file compatibility (including DSD), the SACD 30n seamlessly bridges a physical disc collection and today’s leading music services. Add a discrete HDAM-SA2 headphone amplifier, flexible digital inputs/outputs, and a dedicated variable output stage, and you have an audiophile-grade digital hub designed to anchor a serious hi-fi system for years. The Marantz SACD 30n is part of ListenUp's Marantz CD Players Collection.

What It's Good At:

• Delivering highly musical, detailed playback from CDs and SACDs with Marantz Sound Master tuning
• Streaming from major services through HEOS for a one-player solution for discs + modern platforms
• Playing high-resolution PCM and DSD files via network streaming, USB storage, or USB-DAC mode
• Upgrading sound quality in revealing systems with Marantz HDAM circuitry and toroidal power supply
• Driving full-size headphones cleanly with a discrete HDAM-SA2 headphone amplifier (gain selectable)
• Integrating into custom installs with RS232C, IP control, Control4 certification, and Wake-on-LAN

Marantz SACD 30n Full Specifications:

• Network
  • Engine: HEOS
  • Computer music file streaming: WMA / MP3 / AAC; WAV 192/24; FLAC 192/24; ALAC 192/24; DSD 2.8/5.6
  • Gapless Playback
  • Music Server USB A: Yes (FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, DSD)
  • Internet radio: Yes (TuneIn)
  • AirPlay 2: Yes (2)
  • GoogleCast: No
  • Album art browsing: No
  • Jpeg Picture Playback: No (No Video)
  • Cloud Music Service: Spotify Connect; Amazon Prime; Deezer Premium+; iHeart Radio; Napster; Pandora; SiriusXM; Sound Cloud; Tidal; Mood Mix
  • Wi-Fi: Yes — 2.4GHz (11b/g/n), 5GHz (11a/n)
  • WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup): PBC only
  • Wi-Fi Sharing: No
  • WMM: Yes
  • Wi-Fi Direct: No
  • OFF mode: Yes
  • Bluetooth: Yes (SBC, AAC)
  • TX: No
  • OFF mode: Yes
• USB
  • USB-DAC: 1 (PCM: Up to 384kHz/32bit, DSD: Up to 11.2MHz)
  • Asynchronous mode: Yes
  • Isolator: Yes (and digital inputs)
  • USB Mass Storage Audio Music File (at Rear): WMA / MP3 / AAC / WAV 192/24 / FLAC 192/24 / AIFF 192/24 / ALAC 96/24 / DSD 2.8/5.6
  • iPod Digital Connection: No (battery charge only)
  • Support format: FAT 16/32, NTFS
  • Additional Rear USB-A: No
  • USB-A Output: No
• Audio
  • Audio Circuit: HDAM
  • D/A Converter: MMM Conversion
  • Power Transformer: Toroidal
  • Dither: Not selectable
  • Noise Shaper: Not selectable
  • Digital Filter: MMM-Stream (Filter 1, 2)
  • Digital Processing: No
  • Lock Range mode: No
  • Jitter Reducer: Yes
  • Dual Clock (for 44.1/48kHz): Yes
  • (DE) Pure Direct / (MZ) Audio EX: No
  • Headphone Amp: HDAM-SA2 — Full discrete headphone amp circuit; Gain setting (Low/Mid/High); Auto detected plug on/off and turn on/off HP AMP
• Terminal
  • Coax In: 1
  • Optical In: 2
  • HDMI ARC In: No
  • Coax Out: 1 (on/off switchable)
  • Optical Out: 1 (on/off switchable)
  • RCA Out: 1 — L/R independent, gold plated high grade brass terminals
  • XLR Out: No
  • USB-A In: Rear x 1
  • USB-A out: No
  • USB-B in: Rear x 1
  • Ethernet: Yes
  • Wi-Fi antenna: Yes (removable rod antenna)
  • Headphone: Yes (Φ6.3 x1)
• UI
  • Remote APP: HEOS app
  • Display: OLED 3-line display (Dimmer 4-levels)
  • Language: English / French / Spanish
• Control
  • Remote Controller: Yes (New system remote controller to control SACD 30 and MODEL 30)
  • RS232C: Yes
  • Flasher Input: Yes (x1)
  • Remote In/Out: RC5 IN/OUT
  • App Control via Network Player: Yes
  • Web Control: Yes
  • IP Control: Yes
  • Wake on LAN (Network Power Control): Yes
  • Certified Control 4: Yes
  • DPMS Service: Yes
  • Firmware Update: Yes via DPMS (Network)
  • H/P Amp Gain Setting: Yes (Low/Mid/High)
  • H/P Amp Damping Factor Setting: No
• HDD
  • HDD: No
• Tuner
  • FM / AM: No / No
  • DAB (Band Ⅲ): No
  • DAB+: No
  • HD Radio: No
• Others
  • Auto Power off: Yes
  • Auto Function: No
  • $name: Yes
  • Sleep Timer: No
  • Power Consumption: 48W
  • Power Consumption Normal Standby: low power consumption in standby mode
  • Power Consumption (Network Control-ON mode): Network off Mode 5 W
  • W x H x D (mm): 443 x 130 x 424
  • Weight: 13.7kg
  • AC Inlet: Yes (IEC)
  • Owner's Manual: Web Manual
  • Quick Start Guide: Paper
  • Variable Audio Output: Yes (dedicated) (Digitl vol: JRC)
  • Chassis Material: SECC
  • Bottom Layer: single 3.0mm thick
• Disc
  • Disc Type: SACD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW; DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW
  • SACD: Yes
  • Super Audio CD Text: Yes
  • CD Text: No
  • MP3: Yes
  • WMA: Yes
  • WAV: Yes
  • DSD: Yes
• Cosmetic
  • Panel Color: SG / BK
  • Front Panel: Aluminum
  • Side cover: Aluminum
  • Top Cover: Steel
  • Edge Lighting: Yes (Dimmer)
  • Function button: Aluminum
  • Side screw: No

Marantz SACD 30n Q&A:

Does the SACD 30n play both SACDs and standard CDs?

Yes. It supports SACD, CD, CD-R/CD-RW, and it also lists compatibility with DVD-R/+R/-RW/+RW media.

Can I stream music without adding a separate streamer?

Yes. HEOS Built-in enables streaming from supported services and internet radio (TuneIn), plus network playback from a computer or music server.

What hi-res file types are supported over the network?

It supports WMA/MP3/AAC plus high-resolution WAV, FLAC, ALAC (up to 192/24) and DSD (2.8/5.6) via network streaming.

Does it work as a USB DAC for a computer?

Yes. The rear USB-B input supports USB-DAC mode up to 384kHz/32-bit PCM and up to 11.2MHz DSD, with asynchronous operation.

Can I play music from a USB drive?

Yes. A rear USB-A port supports mass-storage playback (formatted FAT16/32 or NTFS) with broad file support including FLAC/WAV/AIFF/ALAC and DSD.

Does it have digital inputs for other sources?

Yes. It includes 1 coaxial and 2 optical digital inputs so you can connect compatible external digital sources.

What analog outputs does it provide?

It provides stereo RCA outputs with gold-plated, high-grade brass terminals, plus a dedicated variable audio output stage for flexible system matching.

Is it suitable for custom installation and smart control?

Yes. It includes RS232C, IP control, web control, flasher input, Control4 certification, and Wake-on-LAN for integrator-friendly setups.

Marantz SACD 30n Downloads:

Marantz SACD 30n Manual
Marantz SACD 30n Info Sheet
Marantz SACD 30n Quick Start Guide