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CD5003

CD5003

$499

The CD5003 CD player is the entry-level player in Marantz’s acclaimed range of CD players. However, it has already made a fantastic name for itself. The CD5003 employs high-quality audio components such as the well-known CS4392 digital-to-analogue converter, Marantz’s own HDAM SA2, and a dependable CD transport mechanism, deliver high musicality. The rigid chassis and solid metal front panel provide a rock-solid base. The CD5003 is feature-packed too: an Audio EX(clusive) mode even further excels sound quality with the Switch Off function for pitch control, digital output and the display itself. It also plays CD-R and CD-RW, MP3 and WMA discs and displays CD-Text information such as artist name and track titles. The Auto Music Scan (AMS) quickly finds the music on the disc and the Quick Replay enables to repeat favourite passages. The pitch control allows adjustment of the playback speed and a choice of coaxial or optical digital outputs combined with the high-grade gold-plated analogue out guarantees the best connectivity. A well-defined headphone output and supplied remote control completes the picture of this excellent player.

If you need at least an extra 30% detail in your CD sound, this is the machine to do it. And if you have more than $1500 worth of stereo system, you must have this player.

In typical Marantz audio style, there is a warmth to the sound that cuts through the digital edge that CDs can sometimes have. It will lend extra detail to all styles of music, so you will be pleased no matter what your listening preference.

Audio is good from either the analogue or digital outputs, and a nice simple remote means anyone can use it. You can even switch off the display, for the true purist who doesn't tolerate any noise in their signal. We know you will have to listen to all your CDs again, just for the things you haven't heard before.

  • Compatible with CD, CD-R/RW, MP3 and WMA
  • New solid reference-standard chassis
  • CD Text on front panel display (when available)
  • High-quality audio output stage with HDMA SA2 in current feedback architecture
  • High-quality audio components
  • High-quality multi-bit D/A conversion via CS4392 DAC
  • Pitch control off, digital out off and display off function to minimized high frequency noise interference
  • Headphone output
  • Digital coaxial and optical outputs
  • Auto Music Scan
  • Pitch control (+/- 12 steps)
  • Dedicated remote and Marantz D-Bus 
  • Available in New Silver or Black