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Here s an affordable CD player that uses parts originally developed for our Reference Series disc players. Case in point? The HDAMR (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module) first developed to meet the challenge of reproducing the subtle nuances of the original Compact Disc. In the CD5003, we use the SA2 version at critical analog circuit junctions to insure smooth and ultra-fast signal transfer from one stage to another. The D/A converters themselves come from Cirrus Logic. Yes, we ve used them before ? but only in far more expensive products such as our THX-certified DV8400 DVD player. So we know they re good. In fact, they re capable of handling high definition audio data streams (DSD and 24-bit/192 kHz PCM signals) without losing their composure. You might think they re a bit of overkill for CD reproduction. But you ll know better once you hear the CD5003. Connecting the CD5003 to the rest of your system is easy, even if you choose high performance cables. For one thing, the gold-plated output terminals are widely spaced so they won t cramp heavy duty connectors. And the terminals are chassis-mounted so they ll take the strain of audiophile interconnects. For private listening, the current-buffer headphone amplifier uses high slew rate op amps to bring you extraordinary sound quality. If you re a musician, the word tuning probably causes a grimace. That s because it s often very difficult to play along with a disc because of pitch differences between it
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An Adult Machine for Adult Ears
Strengths: Total Clarity
Weakness: Remote runs most features (minor quibble)
"You get kids who come in and buy a $59 dvd player and think it's fine for cd's, but some of us older 2-channel stereo guys know better," said the 6th Ave. store manager when I stopped in to pick up the Marantz CD5003. Amen, brother. Not that this player won't do just fine on rock/pop- my first couple of "test discs" when I got home were Springsteen's "Youngstown" and Los Lobos's "Good Morning...
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