Thoroughly likeable in most ways and admirable in some, but a lack of bottom-end rigour hampers the big Marantz
Musical, Ergonomic issues aside, this is an excellent player for the money, and it’s a must-hear product
A great-sounding combination that just needs a little extra bite to become a total all-rounder
Marantz has replaced its CD5001 with the CD5003, a subtle but effective upgrade of the original player in a sharp new set of clothes
Arcam's FMJ CD17 is a CD player of many talents, namely detail and finesse but it's slightly lacking in excitement
This DAC/transport combo is competitively priced, but struggles to impress
Whether or not you like the looks, you'll love the sound of this superb CD player from Roksan, with its immaculate timing, detail and dynamics
Speedy, insightful delivery, but this CD player is let down by lacklustre bass and can lose its cool during tricky musical passages
Creek has improved the build quality of its latest CD player, and it's a smooth performer, but we'd like more excitement and attack
This French-built CD player delivers an exciting, dynamic sound but the treble can sound bright and build quality is a tad flimsy
Marantz is keeping up its tradition of building superb CD players with the introduction of the CD6003