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Usedtobesolidstate
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: September 13, 2011
Bottom Line: I got a system together for a friend that included this Marantz CD 5003, a Creek OBH-22 Passive Pre, an old Arcam Xeta 290P & Ruark Prologue II's with cheap but good cabling.I have only just got to listen to it recently and I am very impressed.
I also have Ruark Prologue II speakers but matched with Quad CDP-2, Opera R1.1 pre & Quad 99 Stereo power amp with more sophisticated cabling (Nordost) and in comparison (an unfair one) the soundstaging in my friends system is still excellent. Sure it doesn't have the meat on the bones that my set-up has but I got his sytem together second hand for the new price of the Quad 99 Stereo power amp and it really does sound very fine.
If you want a decent value CD player this unit comes highly recommended, but match it with a ruthless passive pre like the Creek and you will get great value for money.
Used product for: Less than 1 month
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Product model year: 2009
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Ricardo
a AudioPhileDate Reviewed: September 22, 2010
Bottom Line: That's a typical Marantz player, with warm and laid back presentation. Most people will likely enjoy CD5003's warmth and velvet mids and highs but it's defintely not a audiophile player. As expected for an entry level machine, it has some drawbacks. The most apparent is Its timing which is not accurate. Bass lines should be faster and mid-bass tighter. Sometimes the player sounds a bit boomy and the mid-range becomes dark and unclear. Anyway, it never sounds fatiguing like entry-level NAD and that's a great achieving for an budgetary player.
Used product for: Less than 1 month
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Product model year: 2009
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theforerunner
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: July 25, 2010
Bottom Line: This is an excellent cd player. I've played it side by side against my trusty Meridian 50.24
and it sounds just as good. It's a true bargain at its price. I also own a Rotel 1072, a Sony DVP9000es and a Sony 999es. While this doesn't play SACD like the Sonys do, its cd playback is in the same league. The headpone jack sounds fine for occasional listening. I use this with a Musical Fidelity A300 (alternating with a Manley Stingray) driving Revel M22's. A best buy competing against more expensive players
Used product for: More than 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 2009
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cross
a Audio EnthusiastDate Reviewed: June 14, 2010
Bottom Line: A very good product indeed! I think what hifi got it spot on with their review. This machine gives out a very muscular , weighty presentation. Even acoustic guitars have just the right weight. I found the high frequency extension to be just right...you don't get ear fatigue or irritated even after a long listening session .
the operation is smooth, no fuss whatsoever...and for a machine at this price, boy it looks quite handsome .
Used product for: 3 Months to 1 year
Duration Product Used: Audio Enthusiast
Product model year: 2009
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