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Why this one
Good condition - clearly used but works as it should
Fully tested - flawless results across all functional checks
Cirrus Logic CS4398 DAC and discrete HDAM-SA2 output stage, award-winning CD player.
Includes original box and manuals - fully kitted out for a hi-fi system.
Condition: Good
This CD player is in good condition. It has passed our full 7-point functional test with perfect results. Note: Fully tested; it powers on and everything we checked works as it should. There are a few light surface marks and scratches from use, none of which affect how it works. Please note there is damage to the front left panel, which is causing it to come loose. Please refer to the images provided. Please review all photos carefully, as they provide an accurate representation of the cosmetic condition of the product.
What's included
Marantz CD6005 (Black)
Original Box
Manuals
About this model
The Marantz CD6005 is a two-channel CD player built around a Cirrus Logic CS4398 DAC (192kHz/24-bit) and Marantz's discrete HDAM-SA2 analogue output stage, which also drives the front-panel 1/4-inch headphone output. It plays CD, CD-R and CD-RW discs, with WMA, MP3, AAC and WAV files supported from disc and USB, and the front USB port accepts flash drives as well as iPod, iPhone and iPad devices. Outputs include one pair of gold-plated RCA analogue outputs plus optical and coaxial digital outputs. A centre-mounted disc mechanism, double-layered metal base plate and shielded digital audio section are designed to reduce vibration and interference, and the unit has a metal front panel and a two-line dimmable fluorescent display. It does not play SACD. The CD6005 won Best CD Player Under £500 at the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2015.
A great opportunity to own a Marantz CD6005 at this price point.
The CD6005 is from Marantz’s 2013 generation, but its age does not make this timing poor: it remains a capable, mature CD player rather than an obsolete format piece. At US$267, this is a fair buy—exactly the comparable-listing median, with the observed market running from US$258 at the 25th percentile to US$334 at the 75th. It is not a bargain, but it is sensibly positioned.
Its appeal is the unusually complete feature set: clean CD playback, CD-R/RW support, front USB for compatible files, coaxial and optical digital outputs, and a proper headphone amplifier. The CS4398 DAC and Marantz’s HDAM analogue circuitry give it an open, fluid presentation that has aged well. At this price, verify that the remote is included and that the transport reads discs promptly; otherwise, a working, tidy example is a worthwhile buy.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Marantz originated in the United States, founded in 1953 by Saul Bernard Marantz, a music enthusiast and amateur musician born in Brooklyn in 1911. Dissatisfied with the audio equipment of the era, he crafted the groundbreaking Audio Consolette preamplifier in 1952 from his New York home, selling the first 100 units rapidly and prompting the formal establishment of the company in Woodside, Queens. Though production later shifted to Japan in partnership with manufacturers like Standard Radio in 1966, and the brand evolved through ownership changes including Superscope and eventual integration into larger groups, its heritage remains rooted in American ingenuity and a relentless pursuit of musical fidelity.
The brand excels in high-end audio components, particularly amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated systems that defined its golden era. Iconic models like the Model 7 preamplifier (1958), Model 9 power amplifier (1960), and Model 10B tuner (1964) set benchmarks for performance, while later offerings expanded to tuners, receivers, and CD players. Marantz briefly ventured into speakers under designer Ed May in the 1970s but focused primarily on electronics rather than turntables, headphones, DACs, or cables, emphasizing separates renowned for their "Most Musical Sound."
Marantz commands a premium position in the hi-fi market, revered as a high-end pioneer that shaped the audiophile landscape through the 1970s zenith. Today, it blends vintage allure with modern elegance, appealing to discerning buyers who value durability, innovation, and warm, detailed sound signatures over mass-market accessibility.
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