Price Paid:  $300.00 from Palmer Audio in Alle

Summary:
Awesome CD Player. Stong, reliable, & clear sound that is characteristic of a Marantz. Can not go wrong in buying a Marantz. Never skips and reads CDRs that even my Alpine car stereo couldn't read because of either bad media or recording. Without a doubt Marantz makes great audio equipment, unfortunately that comes with a price. Although more than a Sony, it is worth it. You get what you pay for and Marantz is more than worth its premium price - not only for its sound quality, but its durability and longevity.

Strengths:
Durable construction, sound clarity, and reliability.

Weaknesses:
No MP3, but heck I bought it in 1999.

Similar Products Used:
Marantz SR480 rec., Denon AVR1800 rec., Toshiba dual-disc DVD, Paradigm Speakers to compliment

Summary:
Forgive me but this isn't a review. I would like to know where I can find this unit? Not even listed on Marantz web site and my local shop never heard of it.

Price Paid:  $220.00 from eBay

Summary:
Great unit - probably the second-best I've owned. The HK FL8450 barely edges this unit out in performance due to being slightly easier to use but the HK's are not nearly as reliable as Marantz so it may even out overall. Most striking is the quiet operation - you can't even hear it spinning the tray unless you're right on top of it. The sound reproduction is the best you can get on a changer unit. Bought mine used through eBay when my FL8450 tanked and I've never looked back.

Strengths:
Good, solid construction. Quiet operation. Clear sound. User-friendly.

Weaknesses:
nothing significant

Similar Products Used:
Harman Kardon FL8450

Price Paid:  $200.00 from Independence Audio

Summary:
I just don't think you can go wrong with Marantz equipment. I think the replacement for this model is the CC3000. Based on all the research I've done recently, I'd definitely recommend it, but if you come across a CC-48, buy it!!

Strengths:
This thing is a workhorse. I own my own CD store and have all Marantz equipment. This player has basically run 12 hours a day for over two years now, and I've never ever had a problem. It sounds great, and is smooth working. My home CD player just shot craps, so I had to buy a new one. I actually just took the Marantz home, and replaced it with the Technics PD-5 from Best Buy for $99. I'd read good things about it, and for the price decided it would be fine for the store. I'm listening to it for the first time right now. Compared to the Marantz, it seems that there is a little more detail in the sound of the Technics. I like that aspect better, but overall it seems the Marantz had a fuller, more real sound. If you want the intricate(sterile?) details of each CD to shine through, you may want the Technics, but for dependability, quality, and a fuller sound, I'd definitely go with the Marantz.

Weaknesses:
I'd be hard pressed to come up with one worth mentioning.

Similar Products Used:
Sony CDP-475 (?) - Who cares what model, they're all crap.
Technics PD-5

Price Paid:  $225.00

Summary:
I have had this changer for 3yrs. It sounds great and its tray mechanism is rugged and smooth and fast and it cost $225. I love it.

Strengths:
Fastest changer I have experienced, Buttons on tray

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
Kenwood, Sony