Marantz today announced the CD6005 hi-fi compact-disc player for audiophiles, which features proprietary Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module (HDAM) discrete circuit topology along with a high-resolution CS4398 D/A conversion system, which delivers up to 192 kHz/24 bit resolution. The company says the CD6005 is designed to deliver the utmost in musical fidelity, although it doesn’t play SACD.
The center-mount CD drive mechanism is securely fastened to the chassis to minimize vibrations, and the digital audio circuit block is housed in its own shielded subsection. The player is compatible with music CDs, CD-R and CD-RW discs, and can play a wide range of file types, including WAV, AAC, WMA and MP3 files. A convenient USB port on the front panel works with many USB memory devices, and is iPod and iPhone compatible so users can enjoy their favorite iTunes tracks with thrilling sound quality.
The CD6005 player even provides a headphone amplifier circuit in a discrete configuration that outperforms separate headphone amps and lets users enjoy high-speed, high-resolution sound through their headphones. To round out listeners’ total enjoyment of music, the CD6005 is equipped with an easy-to-read two-line alphanumeric fluorescent display, and includes a remote control unit that can also operate the matching PM6005 integrated amplifier.
Price and Availability
The Marantz CD6005 CD player is available now for $499, with a three-year warranty for parts and labor.
Features
- Disc Capacity: 1
- Playback Formats: Disc: CD, CD-R/RW(CD-DA/MP3/WMA, AAC), USB: MP3/WMA/WAV/AAC/iPod/iPhone/iPad
- HDAM: HDAM-SA2
- Current Feedback Analog Stage: No
- Power Transformer: No
- Zero-Impedance Plate: No
- Double Layerd Bottom Plates: yes
- Audio DAC: Cirrus Logic CS4398
- Display On/Off: No
- Selectable Filters: No
- SACD/CD Text: No
Inputs/Outputs
- Analog L&R In: 1
- Headphone Out: 1 (with Level)
- Digital Out Coax: 1, Opt: 1
- Digital In: No
- Other In/Out USB-A (iPod) : 1(Front)
- External control: Flasher In
- D-Bus Remote (RC-5) In/Out: 1/1
Specifications
- SACD Format: No
- CD Audio Format: 16-Bit Linear PCM
- THD: 0.002%
- Sampling Frequency: 44.1kHz
- Dynamic Range: 100dB
- Frequency response: 2 Hz – 20 kHz
- Color: Black
- Front Panel: Aluminum/Glass-reinforced resin
- Remote Control: Device Remote with Marantz Amp. Basic Control Function
- Power Requirement: AC 120V 60Hz
- Power Consumption: 32W (Standby: 0.3W)
- Dimensions W x H x D (Inches): 17.3″ x 4.1″ x 13.4
- Weight (lbs): 14.6 lbs
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