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Need a New CD Player

Time to buy a new CD player. Have done some research and it appears as though the Marantz has the audio properties that I want for the amount of money I would like to spend. CD 5005 and CD 6005 models are what I am looking at.

Has anyone compared these two head to head? I am wondering if there is any kind of sonic difference between the two. I noted the 5004 is not as adept at playing analog recordings as the 5005 or 6005 and I've ruled out that model.
will62
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rar1
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The big difference to my mind, if it is important to you and worth the $100 difference, is that the 5004/5 is made in China and the 6004/5 is made in Japan.

Rich
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jafant
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Will62-

if you like Marantz & enjoy its house sound- buy the model(s) made in Japan. It may cost a little more, but totally worth it!

Keep me posted & happy listening!
timrhu
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Here's a recent review of the CD5005:http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-power-amplifiers/integrated-amplifiers/marantz-pm5005-integrated-amplifier-cd5005-cd-player-3.html
yahoochaz
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I just picked up the 6005 as a demo from Music Direct and replaced my 5003. It's far more detailed, better on vocals, much more overall clarity, etc. Can't compare it to the 5004. Good value for the price.
will62 OP
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Thanks for the details.

From what I've read the Marantz sound is a little warm and detailed. I also read the new Yamaha CD players are also similar in that regard. I used to use Yamaha in the 80's and into the 90's but got away from them because they sounded a bit bright. My listening taste changed to a more neutral to warm character in the music.

If the Marantz or Yamaha units are neutral to warm then that should be fine. The Cambridge Audio I used for the last 13 years just bit the dust and from what I've read the newer models are a bit bright.
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