Neither Marantz CD6006 nor Yamaha CD-S300 were recommended by experts this month
On 2 Apr 2024 (23 days ago) we went through 61 CD Player expert endorsements , however neither Marantz CD6006 nor Yamaha CD-S300 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 iMore (4 Dec 2021), history-computer.com (13 Nov 2023) BestCovery (7 Mar 2024) and 2 others.
| Rank | Change | Price | CD Player | iMore  | history-computer.com  | What Hi-Fi  | BestCovery  | Idsesmedia  | Crutchfield  | World Wide Stereo  | BestReviews  | MUO  | Lifewire  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price |  Onkyo DXC390 | 4 | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | 2 | - |
| N/A | N/A | Check price | 
Marantz CD6006 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $500 |  Yamaha CD-S300 The Yamaha CD-S300 CD player offers pleasing audio performance with a soulful vocal quality, smooth and flowing sound, and a well-balanced and solid sound, while its retro design and range of connectivity options make it a desirable choice, although the navigation system may be a drawback for some users. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Curious to see this month's entire Home Audio CD Players ranking? It's here
Marantz CD6006 
Yamaha CD-S300 
| Rank | Change | Price | CD Player | iMore | history-computer.com | What Hi-Fi | BestCovery | Idsesmedia | Crutchfield | World Wide Stereo | BestReviews | MUO | Lifewire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Check price | Onkyo DXC390 | 4 | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | 2 | - |
| 2 | - | $599 |  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. | - | - | 6 | 4 | - | - | 8 | 3 | - | - |
| 3 | - | $380 |  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. | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $549 |  Denon DCD-900NE | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | 1 | - |
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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:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [6]
- with a score: 3
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by yamaha.com | 94 |
| Average score based on 6 reviews | 78 |
| Lowest score by ProductReview.com.au | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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Yamaha CD-S300 is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling CD players and has quite a few popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Teac AD 850 or Denon DCD-900NE .
Yamaha CD-S300 is $140 more expensive than the average CD player ($259.99).
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