This year something magical happened:I got back into CDs.
And thats all because of a very specific CD player: the Marantz CD6007.
Okay Callum, that sounds interesting and all, but… magical?
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I recently wrote an entire article aboutgetting back into CDs.
Without retreading too much ground, I came to realization that the format is hugely underappreciated.
In many ways, theyre still the ideal physical format despite being almost 40 years old.
Back in the day, most of my CD listening took place using equipment that wasnt really audiophile level.
Despite that, there are some features of the Marantz CD player wehaveto mention.
Obviously, it plays CDs.
), but its less so in reality.
This is for two reasons.
And if not, why not?
The second reason is that the Marantz CD6007s display simply isnt designed for browsing through folders on external discs.
Is it easy to play an album or two from a USB drive?
But browsing your whole digital collection?
I wouldnt suggest it.
Any other features of the CD player I should know about?
Well, there is one I really liked: the in-built headphone amplifier.
This might sound uninspiring, but it quickly became a favorite feature of mine.
Effectively, the Marantz CD6007 has a headphone amplifier with HDAM-SA2 and gain control.
Honestly, I didnt think Id like it as much as I do, but here we are.
Crazy world, lot of smells.
One thing to note, the CD player doesnt support SACD.
This isnt something that bothered me too much, but it is a deal breaker for some people.
What about the design and build of the Marantz CD6007?
Thankfully, all signs point towards the the CD6007 being the same.
In other words, thumbs up.
At this point, Ive accepted Marantzs design language.
Basically, the Marantz CD6007 looks and feels like a piece of premium technology.
It always delivers music with a rounded bite, producing spacious and rich sounds.
Its output is energetic, the bass punchy and the high-range clear.
Theres little else I could want or expect from a CD player in this price range.
I adore the damn thing and cant find any glaring weaknesses on the audio side.
How much does the Marantz CD6007 cost?
And who is this CD player for?
That, friends, isnt cheap.
But… if you already have a big CD collection and are looking for a quality bit of kit?
Then the Marantz CD6007 could be for you.
REMEMBER THOUGH: go and try something like this out before you spend the money.
The way everyone interprets and hears audio is different, and you have to make your own mind up.
Marantz, youve sprinkled magic dust over my ears and given me the precious gift of vibes.
