I have two cd players, a Denon DCD600NE, have lots of problems with it, but I kept it because it sounds like vinyl, it has a very warm, appealing sound (I think Marantz and Denon are now the same company). The other one is a Pioneer PD-10AE, it works perfectly, has a colder but more precise sound, both units have their own character, neither replaces the other, that's why I kept both. I'm glad you've purchased the beautiful Marantz player, I hope you'll have lots of fun with it.
I have many problems as well with denon dcd500ae...tray is open and close by itself, CDs are skipping, it's awful experience...it's not bad when it works, but i wouldn't described it as vinyl like...anyway, i write off denon for any future purchases, it's now unreliable brand in my book...to make things worse, it was mildly used...
Gee I hope things have no gone backwards. My 1987 DENON DCD-900, finally kicked the bucket, so I replaced it with a DENON DCD-900NE. I hope this model had a long life as well.
@@helifynoe9930 until now is it okay??How is the sound? cold, clinic,neutral to warm,just neutral.What amp-speakers is playing with?Looking for a new cd player.Iam between marantz-denon-yamaha.I like warm sounding cd player like my 1993 teac.
I have Marantz cd6007 over a year now. It is best in class with great reviews all over net. It sounds great and works like a charm. Highly recommended device.
I have the Marantz CD 6007 and teamed up with the PM 6007 Integrated Amp. Purchased just before Covid and shortly after that both units prices jumped by $300.00 each.(Crutchfield) I use the optical connection for the DAC .Overall I think this is an outstanding combo. I like that fact you can adjust the DAC filter. BTW I also have a Marantz Receiver 2250B (1976) restored which is just a work of art. So I have really been drinking the Marantz Kool- Aid for a long time. I am sure you will be happy with your choices. It's been a month since you made this video let me know how it's working out. for you.
Thank you for your feedback. Nice setup btw with the CD6007 & PM6007 they look good together and sound amazing I bet. I noticed the price jump up too, funny thing is for a while the list prices on the Marantz website were going less than the used units. Its been really nice this past month digging up my CD collection and listening to them, and I cant fault the Audio quality of the CD6007, and I cant fault you either for liking the brand
Which filter has more sweet or soft uppermids and highs.Filter1 or 2? From the factory has filter1? How is the sound in general? cold (cool), clinic,neutral to warm,just neutral.What amp-speakers is playing with?Looking for a new cd player.Iam between marantz-denon-yamaha.I like warm sounding cd player, like my 1993 teac.
I have a vintage Marantz CD10 - which, if set up carefully, can sound truly amazing. I find it hard to believe it can sound so musical in spite of its age. It's built like a tank and weighs a ton!
Cambridge Audio Azur 651C. Incredible detail extraction from all my CDs. Upon hearing it for the first time it was a real revelation, but it can sound slightly cool, perhaps even clinical.
Interesting presentation thanks - I had 6006 a few years ago and I really liked it - and I am thinking about a 6007 - BUT I was offered a good deal on a new CD60 and I'm very tempted to buy it -- I can get a 6007 boxed in as new condition for about €400 and a new CD60 for €600 .. Greetings from Ireland - Paul
Thanks Paul, for your input once more. I think the CD60 would be a better upgrade for sure, specially since the 6006 and 6007 are so much alike. Let me know if you do actually get it, would be interesting to know your feedback on it.
My concern about buying a used CD player is how many years it will play without problems like skipping or stoping and the ability to handle scratches. A test of these capabilities is quite important! Thanks for the video!
I bought the CD6005 back in 2013. Still going strong and have no intention of retiring it yet. Was considering the combined streamer model a while ago but opted for Bluesound dedicated one as much cheaper. If the 6005 packs up, I'll check the current best options but Marantz will start favourite. I think I have same amp as your video with Dali Oberon 5 speakers and Technics Mk7 deck. Happy with my set up which is the main thing. Other people have different preferences which I always find interesting. There's no such thing as a perfect set up, everything is personal choice. What was your free cd then?
Thanks for your feedback, i was eyeing a CD6005 as well, was going to grab it had i not got this offer on the 6007. They are both pretty much the same anyway. As long as you like what you hear with your setup is what counts. The free CD was a the latest one from Weeknd
i have a 6007 and when i first listened to it, it sounded muffled and now i know why, i am really pissed off about it particularly when it is advertised as AK chip and mine has the ESS..yes i have listened to one with the correct chip..you can hear the difference.
Wow thanks for the comment. I would love to have the opportunity to listen to the AK and ESS chips back to back on the 6007. To anyone out there interested in buying one, check the DAC. As a workaround you can always connect it to an external DAC of your choice
Don´t understand,,, how can Marantz includ a diferent chip wheh they announce the AK component? Very strange all of this, except they sell two different model and different prices. Please, tell me something about this, cause im going to buy a second hand CD6007 Marantz next week. Thank you,
From what i can gather there was a fire at the factory that manufactures the chips and they were not able to get enough of the ak so the ess was put in and the circuit board was modified also to suit the different chip.@@damianfernandezruiz4804
Many says that ESS DAC is too clear and with harsh treble!What is your experience with this player?How is the sound? cold(cool), clinic,neutral to warm,just neutral.What amp-speakers is playing with?Looking for a new cd player.Iam between marantz-denon-yamaha.I like warm sounding cd player like my 1993 teac.What aboutt Filter1 ,Filter 2 .Which filter has more warm sound?From the factory has filter 1?
@@protekbh1821 Thankyou 😊❤️Arcam SA20 sounds stunning with the KEFs,a perfect combination-the sound just sucks you in and it only lets go of you when you power off.😊
@@mgsee He could have played the cd and showed the play time on the display without any music being heard. So the video just shows it power on and that is it. What is the purpose in that case? So how is it not suspiciously cheap?
one of few excellent mods for this player is to obtain some road kill (Halfords) its a bitumen/foil - sound deadening compound just cut and peel off the correct size for the underneath the cover, apply with a little heat and.....be amazed.
Buzz kill, sorry. My cd 6005, cd 6006 sounded ok as a low budget cd player, unfortunately the transports go batty after only about a year or so of light use. Good luck. Presently spinning silver on an Audiolab 6000cdt out to an SMSL SU-9 dac.
I have two cd players, a Denon DCD600NE, have lots of problems with it, but I kept it because it sounds like vinyl, it has a very warm, appealing sound (I think Marantz and Denon are now the same company). The other one is a Pioneer PD-10AE, it works perfectly, has a colder but more precise sound, both units have their own character, neither replaces the other, that's why I kept both. I'm glad you've purchased the beautiful Marantz player, I hope you'll have lots of fun with it.
I have many problems as well with denon dcd500ae...tray is open and close by itself, CDs are skipping, it's awful experience...it's not bad when it works, but i wouldn't described it as vinyl like...anyway, i write off denon for any future purchases, it's now unreliable brand in my book...to make things worse, it was mildly used...
Thanks for your feedback and kind words. Thats pioneer is a nice unit 👌
Gee I hope things have no gone backwards. My 1987 DENON DCD-900, finally kicked the bucket, so I replaced it with a DENON DCD-900NE. I hope this model had a long life as well.
@@helifynoe9930 until now is it okay??How is the sound? cold, clinic,neutral to warm,just neutral.What amp-speakers is playing with?Looking for a new cd player.Iam between marantz-denon-yamaha.I like warm sounding cd player like my 1993 teac.
I have Marantz cd6007 over a year now. It is best in class with great reviews all over net. It sounds great and works like a charm. Highly recommended device.
Appreciate the feedback, i too am satisfied with it
What speakers-amp is playing with?
I have the Marantz CD 6007 and teamed up with the PM 6007 Integrated Amp. Purchased just before Covid and shortly after that both units prices jumped by $300.00 each.(Crutchfield) I use the optical connection for the DAC .Overall I think this is an outstanding combo. I like that fact you can adjust the DAC filter. BTW I also have a Marantz Receiver 2250B (1976) restored which is just a work of art. So I have really been drinking the Marantz Kool- Aid for a long time. I am sure you will be happy with your choices. It's been a month since you made this video let me know how it's working out. for you.
Thank you for your feedback. Nice setup btw with the CD6007 & PM6007 they look good together and sound amazing I bet. I noticed the price jump up too, funny thing is for a while the list prices on the Marantz website were going less than the used units. Its been really nice this past month digging up my CD collection and listening to them, and I cant fault the Audio quality of the CD6007, and I cant fault you either for liking the brand
Which filter has more sweet or soft uppermids and highs.Filter1 or 2? From the factory has filter1? How is the sound in general? cold (cool), clinic,neutral to warm,just neutral.What amp-speakers is playing with?Looking for a new cd player.Iam between marantz-denon-yamaha.I like warm sounding cd player, like my 1993 teac.
I have a vintage Marantz CD10 - which, if set up carefully, can sound truly amazing. I find it hard to believe it can sound so musical in spite of its age. It's built like a tank and weighs a ton!
Thanks for the feedback, nice player happy to hear its still working after all these years. Solid build
What does musical actually mean ?
I have a silver AK DAC version of Marantz CD6007. I really like it, sometimes I even use headphone output.
Have Audiolab 6000CDT I bought as ex-display and that’s using an r2r ladder dac sound is outstanding.
I bought a new 6000 cdt about 5 weeks back. Paid new but then sawa second hand one for 250 , doh .
Still good for the money tho
Thanks for your feedback, cant go wrong with Audiolab
Cambridge Audio Azur 651C. Incredible detail extraction from all my CDs. Upon hearing it for the first time it was a real revelation, but it can sound slightly cool, perhaps even clinical.
Interesting presentation thanks - I had 6006 a few years ago and I really liked it - and I am thinking about a 6007 - BUT I was offered a good deal on a new CD60 and I'm very tempted to buy it -- I can get a 6007 boxed in as new condition for about €400 and a new CD60 for €600 .. Greetings from Ireland - Paul
Thanks Paul, for your input once more. I think the CD60 would be a better upgrade for sure, specially since the 6006 and 6007 are so much alike. Let me know if you do actually get it, would be interesting to know your feedback on it.
My concern about buying a used CD player is how many years it will play without problems like skipping or stoping and the ability to handle scratches. A test of these capabilities is quite important! Thanks for the video!
Yes thats always a concern. But you always to find spare parts for cd players especially the drive unit
CD lens cleaner Disc
I bought the CD6005 back in 2013. Still going strong and have no intention of retiring it yet. Was considering the combined streamer model a while ago but opted for Bluesound dedicated one as much cheaper. If the 6005 packs up, I'll check the current best options but Marantz will start favourite. I think I have same amp as your video with Dali Oberon 5 speakers and Technics Mk7 deck. Happy with my set up which is the main thing. Other people have different preferences which I always find interesting. There's no such thing as a perfect set up, everything is personal choice. What was your free cd then?
Thanks for your feedback, i was eyeing a CD6005 as well, was going to grab it had i not got this offer on the 6007. They are both pretty much the same anyway. As long as you like what you hear with your setup is what counts. The free CD was a the latest one from Weeknd
i too have the 6005, nothing wrong with it except the remote died about 3 or 4 years ago ! otherwise, the player is good !
@@hawaiiguy1 I own a 6005 as a back up to my 6007 both are lovely with slight differences.
i have a 6007 and when i first listened to it, it sounded muffled and now i know why,
i am really pissed off about it particularly when it is advertised as AK chip and mine has the
ESS..yes i have listened to one with the correct chip..you can hear the difference.
Wow thanks for the comment. I would love to have the opportunity to listen to the AK and ESS chips back to back on the 6007. To anyone out there interested in buying one, check the DAC. As a workaround you can always connect it to an external DAC of your choice
Don´t understand,,, how can Marantz includ a diferent chip wheh they announce the AK component? Very strange all of this, except they sell two different model and different prices. Please, tell me something about this, cause im going to buy a second hand CD6007 Marantz next week. Thank you,
From what i can gather there was a fire at the factory that manufactures the chips and they were not able to get enough of the ak so the ess was put in and the circuit board was modified also to suit the different chip.@@damianfernandezruiz4804
Factory fire apparently burned the dac chips😅
Many says that ESS DAC is too clear and with harsh treble!What is your experience with this player?How is the sound? cold(cool), clinic,neutral to warm,just neutral.What amp-speakers is playing with?Looking for a new cd player.Iam between marantz-denon-yamaha.I like warm sounding cd player like my 1993 teac.What aboutt Filter1 ,Filter 2 .Which filter has more warm sound?From the factory has filter 1?
I bought one last year. I could not be happier. Bigger more detailed sound stage.
Excellent.... could you please let me know which cd player you were using before the CD6007?
@@protekbh1821 Yamaha CDC 600 changer which I still love and use. Dammed good but the Marantz is a bit better.
@@larrysmith5413 man that Yamaha cd player brings back memories. I enjoyed listening to it. Thanks Larry
I have a Marantz CD6007 it is superb! Using KEF q350 speakers with it an powered by an Arcam SA20 Amplifier.😊
beautiful setup. how does the Arcam SA20 sound with the KEFs?
@@protekbh1821 Thankyou 😊❤️Arcam SA20 sounds stunning with the KEFs,a perfect combination-the sound just sucks you in and it only lets go of you when you power off.😊
I just wish that audio companies would also go back to the silver faced equipment as an option to other than black or titanium.
I can agree with that. Some companies like Yamaha and Rotel still do, but would like to see more do it
Marantz do just that I've just ordered both the 6007 CD & the amp in Silver plus the stereo 1200N receiver amp in silver/gold too
I have. the 8006 cd player and streamer and love it.
Nice video! Awesome device!
thank you appreciate the feedback
I have both the integrated and cd player and they sound great. What speakers are you using?
Hi, thanks for the feedback. I'm using Sonus Faber Sonetto III speakers. What about you?
I have a quad artera solus play, via an emotiva basx a2 power amp to ma bronze 5 speakers, brilliant.
Heard nothing but good things about the Quad. thanks for your feedback
The only suspicious thing I see is your center speaker is nearly on the ground. That is terrible placement that would only benefit your cat.
how are we supposed to know if it worked or not if you did not play it?
Because we would have said so, he's not selling it... Also playing unauthorised music on RUclips can get a video cancelled.
@@mgsee He could have played the cd and showed the play time on the display without any music being heard. So the video just shows it power on and that is it. What is the purpose in that case? So how is it not suspiciously cheap?
@@pumapunkudevelopment3376 What reason do you have to distrust him?
The reason i didnt play anything was because I didnt want the video to get flagged for playing licenced content. Yhe unit powers up and works fine
one of few excellent mods for this player is to obtain some road kill (Halfords) its a bitumen/foil - sound deadening compound just cut and peel off the correct size for the underneath the cover, apply with a little heat and.....be amazed.
I have seen another youtuber do exactly what you mention. Relatively cheap mod, but how effective is it? Thanks for your feedback
Suspicious, why?
Buzz kill, sorry. My cd 6005, cd 6006 sounded ok as a low budget cd player, unfortunately the transports go batty after only about a year or so of light use. Good luck. Presently spinning silver on an Audiolab 6000cdt out to an SMSL SU-9 dac.
You dont have to be sorry at all. You are expressing your opinion and experience with the device. The Audiolab was on my shortlist.
I still have a Marantz 6000 OSE
Another one here 😀. The graet CD player. Will keep it until it will works.
@@PH-gm2qe I agree 👍
Thats a nice CD player 👌
Try a higher quality external DAC. I think you will notice the difference.
Ill try it with a Topping E50 dac that I have, it would be interesting to hear the differences
Have you heard one of these in action?
AK?? Or AKM??
Same thing, Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation, who sells AK cheaps, as the AK4490 integrated in this cd player😊
I use both interchangeably , thanks for your input
Akm
That utility knife will give you your fist scratch 🥴🥴
I don't know about others but my idea of cheap isn't $700.
You're quite right. The term cheap is relative. Considering the other CD players I was looking at and their asking price, relatively this was cheap.
@@protekbh1821 gotcha!
@@protekbh1821 Relatively speaking the title of your video was clickbait and totally inaccurate.
what was the point of this video????????