Marantz deliver on the sound

Advantages: Great looks, expansive open and detailed
Disadvantages: Lacks a little bite, not ideal for loud volumes

...There are a number of high quality amplifiers at the moment within the budget range and Marantz certainly figures prominently in this group. As with all of these amplifiers, they each seem to provide their own characteristic or sonic signature. In the case of Marantz, I usually consider them to be very open throughout the mid range and delivering a crisp clean bass or "snap" to the music. Therefore it was of a great interest to me to finally hear this particular amplifier which has been so highly praised in many publications. When you see this amplifier, it looks expensive, it has a curvy attractive design which certainly belies it's price tag. It is clear that there has been a great emphasis on aesthetics to allow this to stand up in this very competitive market and it certainly gets top marks for that. Secondly a welcome addition...

grandchamp 12.09.2009 · Read review
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Review of Marantz PM 6002

Marantz cd5400 experience uncovered

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 is...

cksmith75 04.09.2005 · Read review
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Review of Marantz CD5400

MaRANTZ and RAVES about this one!

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 As...

Niburu 31.07.2003 · Read review
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Review of Marantz CD-4000

Marantz PM66-SE

Advantages: Features, durability, looks and abilities as a Dolby 2.0 Receiver
Disadvantages: Poor control over demanding music, weak midrange and a general lack of muscles.

...This is an ok amp. Nothing more, nothing less. It plays neutral with a coloring a bit towards the warm side (typical Marantz). It is has all the features needed for an amp today (Thumbs up for the 'Source Direct' switch!), looks good and is easy to use. The problem with this amp is, unfortunately, it's ability to present music. Even though it has no "screaming" weaknesses, it has no apparent strengths neither. It becomes a bit boring too me. Midrange is the weakest side of this amp. When given songs where theres a lot going on in the midrange (Soilwork - Follow The Hollow, Pink FLoyd - The Dark Side of The Moon), it gets messy. It also lacks the open "top" to give Tool - Vicarious or Dire Straits -The Man's Too Strong the snappy sound it deserves. Also the bottom tends to get a bit "wool-like". Almost as it looses controls when...

RuneArnesen 30.05.2007 (31.05.2007) · Read review
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Review of Marantz PM 66 SE

Mooching to Marantz

Advantages: High Quality Sound
Disadvantages: Not that good for Metallica (TTRACER says)

...Well, this is a name that we all know but we can't usually afford - Warfedale Speakers, Mission Amp., Bose Tweeters etc. are in the same bracket. Now I would love to say that I have this system but unfortunately I can't - but I can write a review of my father-in-law's kit. I have asked a few ciao insiders about Mirantz and what they like / dislike...special thanks to TTRacer. Marantz released this model as a limited version origionally in 2000...either that or the British Isles were over-looked when marketing...anyway...it seems to be around now, so why would you want this. If you are into Heavy Metal; stop reading - it ain't worth it. I've been told that CD-5000 doesn't give out the right LIVE atmosphere needed for feedback playing seen in concerts. Whatever dad but ummm...I like this classically constructed masterclass...

neilix 27.02.2004 · Read review
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Review of Marantz CD-5000

BUSH 27" WIDESCREEN LCD TV

Advantages: nice flat screen, sharp clear picture
Disadvantages: can the cat knock it over? not hd ready?

...end of line 27" widescreen lcd flat television and just had to buy it. The only trouble was, that being end of line meant that you could not order it for delivery, so I did a search of all my local stores until I found one and we reserved it for collection the next day. My husband came home with the tv, we unpacked it and installed it so easily, it was a dream. The Techinical description of this television in the Argos catalogue is Bush LCD27TV005 27in Widescreen LCD TV. The Argos order number is: 529/2150 and we paid £399.99. From what I have read online, this television was retailing at around £600 originially, but at the moment, all of the LCD televisions seem to be 26 or 30/32 inches, so it looks like they are phasing out the 27" ones. The television is silver in colour and the speakers are each end of the television...

kismet 17.11.2006 · Read review
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Review of Bush LCD27TV005

Affordable HD LCD TV

Advantages: cheap, good quality picture,
Disadvantages: non as of yet

...I needed a new TV for my conservatory and working for the TV aerial industry I get to know all about all the new technology. After shopping around I had a budget on what I wanted to spend for a TV but knew I wanted a Tv that was able to be mounted on the wall. After shopping around many highstreet stores I saw the Wharfedale 26" LCD tv with HD (high definition) ready in Argos on sale from £599 to £499. Here are some facts about the whafedale 26" LCD TV *Silver. *26in (66cm) TV with 68cm visible screen size. *50Hz refresh rate. *Resolution 1280 x 768 pixels. *Brightness 600cd/m2. *Contrast 600:1. *Nicam stereo. *2 x 8w RMS power output. *Teletext with fastext. *UHF and VHF tuners. *Auto setup. *Auto search tuner. *Auto search sorting. *Auto search labelling. *Sleep timer. *Child lock. *NTSC compatible. *Headphone...

Hayley9825 02.07.2006 · Read review
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Review of Wharfedale LCD26HD

Akura AH260 LCD

Advantages: Good picture, Widescreen, HD Ready, Wall Mountable and an assortment of connections.
Disadvantages: Remote control:slightly hit and miss but still works. HDMI connection would be useful.

...I bought this LCD tv roughly 2 years ago. I must admit I was quite skeptical over the manufacturer before I bought it, but it was a good price and had good features too. And I can comfortably say that this LCD tv has not let me down to this day! It has a good quality picture for both digital tv and games. It also supports the HD feature, though I have yet to use it. I am sure it would be more than adequate. The remote control is a standard remote control, slightly hit and miss, but works nonetheless. Although the tv doesn't have an HMDI connection it is always possible to get a HDMI to DVI converter or vice versa in order for it to work with the playstation 3 and other devices (It works with the current DVI connection, but other cables may be required). The tv is also wall mountable, and safe to say I have no problems with it being hung...

jdstinger21 16.09.2008 (18.09.2008) · Read review
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Review of Akura AH260LCD

Save some space with this stylish 15" LCD TV!!

Advantages: Stylish, Light, Cheap, Good Size, Quality Sound & Vision
Disadvantages: Not suitable for use as a PC monitor

...I have not had a TV for last 4years! Can you believe this? Last week I have finally decided to get one. Since my bed-sit has not much of a space for a standrd size TV, I had to look for something that would fit onto my study table where I keep my laptop, CD player, phone and Homechoice Internet-Digital TV-Phone Box that requires a SCART socket in order to be compatible with TV... so.... I have decided that LCD is exactly what I need! I have looked at various web sites, including Tesco and Sainsburys and I have come across this Mikomi 15" LCD TV at Argos for just £149.99 which is current sale price! I went to Argos couple of days ago and bought this LCD TV with my Argos store card that gives me 3months time to pay off the purchase! I also got £10 Argos gift voucher as I have spent over £100 :) So I guess not only I have found...

yours_ilze 27.10.2006 · Read review
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Review of Mikomi 15 LCD 250

LCD Soundsystem - Sound of Silver

Advantages: Quality throughout
Disadvantages: Leaves you wanting more

...LCD Soundsystem's main man is James Murphy who is the creative and conceptual force behind LCD Soundsystem but he also has a collective of friends/session musicians who help create his music. James Murphy is also the co-owner of LCD Soundsystems label (DFA, with his partner being Tim Goldsworthy) Another fact that may surprise you is this very British sounding sound of LCD Soundsystem is created by an American. Sound of Silver is the follow up album to the debut album called LCD Soundsystem. The debut was and is a phenomenal album and having that as the standard would be enough to create pressure on the follow up which will inevitably be compared to the ground breaking debut. The biggest compliment I can pay is Sound of Silver surpasses the debut and also progresses the 'LCD' sound, apparently termed punk funk The album is made up...

Slamiton 05.07.2007 (27.06.2007) · Read review
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Review of Sound Of Silver - LCD Soundsystem