Marantz DV 9600

Advantages: Near Audiophile quality crisp picture precise sound
Disadvantages: Very few

...Most DVD players will spend a lifetime sitting under the TV - this one is just as happy in the Hi Fi rack. The trouble with most DVD players is that they are first and foremost intended as a player of DVD movies on the television. When it comes to playing audio CDs, they simply don't compare with 'proper' audio CD players. This one is different. Marantz is well respected as a 'near audiophile' brand name - the emphasis is on quality rather than features, the DV-3100 is no exception. I have a particular interest in baroque chamber music. Few DVD players can offer the precision and dynamic range of a digital audio track - the DV-3100 handles this admirably. In terms of looks - the design theme is simple - black knobs, a single smoked 'window' which shows the basic functions, centrally mounted CD drawer all on a flat... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Quality sound and build/nice features
Disadvantages: A bit too trebly and crisp

...and I couldn’t have got better than the Marantz CD4000. SOUND Marantz are well known for quality products, so I really didn’t need much convincing to get this one. The important thing about separates is balancing your components to create an overall lively but controlled sound, which can be tricky. Your speakers reproduce the sound, the Amp decodes it but your CD player creates it, making it an important starting point in the audio process. The Marantz is sharp and clear, with a very distinct vivid, vibrant sound that would clean up even the most bass orientated systems. It lacks depth however, which would disappoint the bass lovers out there and I find it prefers rock tracks rather than dance or R&B. The old classics belt out nicely, like Mike and the Mechanics `Living Years` and Mike Oldfield’s `Moonlight Shadow`. FEATURES... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Uncover brilliant level of detail solid build
Disadvantages: Some features seem useless

...I have had this cd player for close to a year now and i can confidentally say it still works exactley the same from the day i purchased it, which compared to some of its rivals wheer the laser goes weak or the motors go slugish the marantz cd5400 truly has a high quality build to it. If your a marantz fan then you should already have trust in what they can produce and to me the marantz cd5400 is the back bone to a nice high quality system. It is not the best cd player around but for the money I can gurantee you will find it very hard to fin a cd player more impressive then the marantz cd5400. When i first listened to my cd5400 i was that impressed by the acoustical detail it uncoverd i actully had to go down stairs and steal my moms mozart collection just to see how great it was. The only draw backs to this cd player... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful