Marantz SA-12SE Special Edition Super Audio CD Player with DAC

Your Music, Your Way

Experience the pure Marantz sound with the SA-12SE. Featuring the exclusive SACDM-3 transport mechanism, engineered solely for top-tier SACD/CD playback, it ensures exceptional performance from every disc. Marantz HDAM technology, combined with a carefully optimised circuit layout and premium components, brings your music to life with clarity, warmth, and precision.

Pure Marantz Sound 

HDAM technology, an optimised circuit design, and carefully selected components come together to deliver exceptional audio quality and performance.

Sound Master Tuned

The Marantz Sound Master meticulously tuned SA-10 for amazing performance with careful parts selection to create the Most Musical Sound in your home.

More Than DAC

Built with an integrated DAC, the SA-12SE features an all-new disc transport mechanism that re-engineers the digital to analogue conversion. Taking full advantage of the 1-bit conversion technology, the SA-12SE incorporates innovative new filtering and up-conversion, providing a simple yet elegant solution.

Key Technologies

Enjoy pristine 8K picture quality with support for ultra-high-definition visuals. Experience every detail in your music with Hi-Res Audio support. Certified as Roon Tested, it ensures seamless integration with your digital music library for an elevated listening experience.

Details & Specifications

Feature	Details
CD Compatibility	CD / CD-R/RW / SA-CD / WMA / MP3 / AAC
Text Metadata Support	SA-CD Text, ID3 Tag, WMA Meta, AAC Meta
Data Disc Compatibility	DSD ≤5.6, WAV 192, ALAC 96
DAC Operation Mode	USB-B / Coaxial / Optical
Asynchronous USB	Yes
Bit-Perfect Transmission	Yes
DSD Streaming (DoP)	Up to DSD11.2
Signal Isolator (DAC Mode)	Yes
HDAM Version	HDAM SA2 + SA3
Power Transformer	Toroidal
High Grade Components	Yes
Customised Components	Yes
Symmetric Circuit Layout	Yes
Extra Metal Plate for Chassis	Yes
Digital Out Off / Audio EX Mode	Yes / No
Selectable Filters	CD / DAC Mode
Marantz Musical Mastering	Yes (HD, Stream, Conversion)
Separated Rectifier Circuit	Yes
Low Noise LCD Display	Yes

Playback & Controls

Feature	Details
Program Play (CD / SA-CD)	Yes / Yes
Repeat / Random / Start Sound Mode (SA-CD)	Yes / Yes / Yes
Headphone Out with Volume Control	Yes
Headphone Amplifier	HDAM-SA2 (Current Feedback)
Digital Filter	DSP (Marantz)
Noise Shaper	DSP (Marantz)
Low Pass Filter	HDAM-SA2, SA3

Inputs & Outputs

Feature	Details
Analog Out (RCA)	2ch
Balanced Out	No
Digital Optical In / Out	1 / 1
Digital Coaxial In / Out	1 / 1
USB-A (Front)	Yes (FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, DSD)
USB-B (Rear)	Yes (384 kHz / 32-bit, DSD11.2)
D-Bus / IR / Control	Yes
Gold-Plated RCA	Silver/Nickel
Made for iPod / iPhone®	No

Audio Performance

Specification	SACD	CD	USB (PCM / DSD)
Frequency Response	2 Hz - 50 kHz	2 Hz - 20 kHz	2 Hz - 50 kHz
Dynamic Range	109 dB	98 dB	118 dB (PCM), 110 dB (DSD)
SNR	112 dB	104 dB	118 dB (PCM), 110 dB (DSD)
THD	0.0008%	0.000015	0.0005% (PCM), 0.0006% (DSD)

General

Feature	Detail
Front Panel	Metal
Remote Control	RC005PMSA
Power Consumption	47W
Standby Power	0.3W
Auto Power Off	Yes
Detachable Power Cable	Yes
Dimensions (W x D x H)	440 x 419 x 123 mm
Weight	16.4 kg
Carton Dimensions	557 x 536 x 243 mm
Carton Weight	19.6 kg