Marantz quad receiver and SQ decoder compatibility

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n8nagel

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I swear that I read somewhere that the earlier, SQA-1 decoder was not compatible with all Marantz quad receivers and that for some you needed a SQA-2 or -2B.

I'm trying to figure out whether this is correct or not, and whether my 4270 is one that would require a -2/-2B.

Finally, any comments on the relative quality of the various decoder boards would be appreciated.

I already have a CD-400 so a SQ board and a wood case are the last few things needed to make this a complete quad solution.

thanks!
 
I don't know where that came from, but I don't believe that it is true. It MIGHT have been 'implied' as a means to differentiate the more expensive models from their cheaper siblings, but it wouldn't make sense for them to make them incompatible because it would remove an upgrade path (and associated sales revenue).
 
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