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Neither Marantz CD6006 nor Marantz ND8006 were recommended by experts this month

On 7 Nov 2024 (25 days ago) we went through 65 CD Player expert endorsements , however neither Marantz CD6006 nor Marantz ND8006 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither CD Player received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Onkyo DXC390 or other critically acclaimed Home Audio CD Players of this month.

For reference, Onkyo DXC390 received 5 endorsements this month, from Best Products (12 Apr 2024), BestCovery (7 Mar 2024) Crutchfield (16 Oct 2024) and 2 others.

Rank Change Price CD Player
Best Products
BestCovery
Idsesmedia
Crutchfield
Lifewire
MUO
BestReviews
World Wide Stereo
What Hi-Fi
treblezine.com
1
- $249
Onkyo DXC390
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5
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N/A N/A $632
Marantz CD6006
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N/A N/A Check price
Marantz ND8006
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MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Nov 2024 neither Marantz CD6006 nor Marantz ND8006 were recommended by key experts who publish Home Audio CD Players recommendations.
Rank Change Price CD Player
Best Products
BestCovery
Idsesmedia
Crutchfield
Lifewire
MUO
BestReviews
World Wide Stereo
What Hi-Fi
treblezine.com
1
- $249
Onkyo DXC390
6
1
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6
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2
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5
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2
- $549
Cambridge Audio CXC
The Cambridge Audio CXC CD Player is highly praised for its superior audio quality, sleek design, and durable build, making it a top choice for audiophiles and music enthusiasts.
8
4
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3
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6
5
3
- $379
Yamaha CD-S303
The Yamaha CD-S303 CD player offers impressive audio performance, high-quality construction, and flexible connectivity options, making it a great choice for those seeking detailed and accurate sound reproduction.
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1
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3
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4
- $549
Denon DCD-900NE
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1
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4
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [2]

100
Total expert reviews: 2
  • with a score: 2
  • without a score: 0
Highest score by What Hi-Fi
100
Average score based on 2 reviews
100
Lowest score by Top New Review
100

Score distribution:

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100
It's gone up in price but the latest Marantz CD player is absolutely worth it
So it’s a case of “meet the new boss – mildly upgraded and consequently appreciably better than the old boss”. A price-hike is always a risky gambit, but in the case of the Marantz CD6006 it’s a punt that has paid off handsomely.
+ pros
  • Big sound
  • Good timing and focus
  • Fine build and finish
- cons
  • Favours easy listening over out-and-out detail
  • Meaningful increase in price over CD6006
100
The new king of the midrange market
we think this is a great player for the money. In our experience you would need to move up to the likes of Cyrus’s CDi or Naim’s CD5si to get a proper jump in sonic performance. And that’s saying something. A bargain? Without a doubt.
+ pros
  • Detail, dynamics, clarity; rhythmic drive; refinement
- cons
  • Looks just like the base version

Expert reviews [3]

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Total expert reviews: 3
  • with a score: 1
  • without a score: 2

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Marantz ND8006 review
The Marantz ND8006 is a high-quality network CD player that offers a range of features, including multiple input options, streaming capabilities, and compatibility with the HEOS platform. It delivers excellent sound quality and is a complete and unique digital music source player.
+ pros
  • Solid and heavy build with a double-layer chassis and shielded toroidal transformer.
  • Analogue circuits designed with audiophile-grade components.
  • Digital conversion uses the ESS9016 Sabre DAC.
  • Multiple input options including optical, coaxial, USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi.
  • Supports streaming via Apple AirPlay and Bluetooth.
  • Compatible with the HEOS streaming and multiroom platform.
  • Excellent sound reproduction with clear and detailed sound.
- cons
  • The HEOS app's volume control does not work when using fixed-level outputs.
90
Marantz ND8006 Network CD Player/DAC Reviewed
The Marantz ND8006 Network CD Player/DAC is a versatile and high-quality audio component that offers a wide range of connectivity options and excellent sound performance. It is built with solid construction and features proprietary technology to enhance audio playback.
+ pros
  • The Marantz ND8006 is built with high-quality components and has a sturdy construction.
  • The ND8006 offers a wide range of connectivity options and can handle various audio file formats.
  • The sound quality of the ND8006 is impressive, with warm and cohesive sound, good dynamics, and detail.
  • The ND8006 is part of the HEOS ecosystem, allowing for multiroom playback.
  • The headphone output of the ND8006 is of high quality and can drive demanding headphones.
- cons
  • The price of the ND8006 may be considered steep by some.
  • The ND8006's sound quality is slightly inferior to a higher-end reference DAC.
  • Low bitrate MP3 files do not sound great on the ND8006.
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