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For Sale is a Marantz CD5001 Audiophile CD Player with Original Remote, Instructions, Box and Packaging; Tested and it works great and is in excellent condition.You can see a demo here: -Supported Media: CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and CD Text-Audio Format: 16-bit Linear PCM (44.1kHz)-DAC Chip: Cirrus Logic CS4392-Frequency Response: 2{Hz} - 20{kHz}-Dynamic Range: 100 dB-Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 110 dB-Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): 0.0025%Features & Connectivity:-Audio Outputs: Gold-plated analog L/R, 1x Optical Digital, 1x Coaxial Digital, and a headphone jack-Playback Controls: Pitch control, Auto Music Scan (AMS), Peak Search, and Random/Repeat modes-Other Interfaces: D-Bus (RC-5) Remote In/Out-Dimensions: 17.4" W x 3.5" H x 12.5" D-Weight: 9 lbs
# Buyer Notes: Marantz CD Player – USD $269
The condition is listed as "unknown," which is a red flag that immediately softens any price argument. At USD $269, this sits just below your market's 25th percentile (USD $274), so on paper it looks like a steal—but unknown condition means you're flying blind. A unit in clean, fully functional shape would be fairly priced around USD $279 (your median); a cosmetically rough player or one with transport issues could easily warrant USD $150–$200 instead. Without knowing the specific model or how it actually sounds and operates, this price is speculative at best.
Before committing, verify the transport mechanism engages smoothly, that the laser reads discs across the full playing surface without skipping, and confirm all buttons and the display function normally. Ask for photos of the rear panel, faceplate condition, and—crucially—a sample of it playing a disc. Marantz CD players are robust, but laser degradation and transport wear are common with age. Confirm what's included: remote, original power cable, and any documentation. If the seller can't or won't demo it, walk.
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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