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Marantz CD5001

First seen: 2 january 2007

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  • User Score (56)
    8.5 8.5 from 56 reviewers
  • Expert Score (2)
    9.8 9.8 from 2 reviewers
  • Design (12)
    8.0 8.0 from 12 reviewers
  • Ease of use (13)
    7.9 7.9 from 13 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • a wide soundstage, at this price point, sound and build quality, intuitive controls, clear sound
  • cheesy build quality, poor interface, poor customer service

If budget audiophile sound quality is what you’re looking for, then the Marantz CD5001 is the ideal CD player to upgrade your system.

Specifications

  • Features
    Plays CD, CD-R/RW Discs
  • Features
    Super Audio CD Grade 192kHz/24-bit Cirrus Logic CS4392 D/A Converter
  • Features
    Pitch Control
  • Features
    CD Text Compatible
  • Features
    Newly Designed Headphone Amp. With Buffer Circuit
  • Features
    Quick Replay
  • Features
    Multiple Repeat/Random Play Modes
  • Features
    Automatic Music Scan
  • Features
    Dot Matrix FL Display
  • Features
    Display Off Mode

Release Date

  • First seen
    2 January 2007

Marantz CD5001

The Marantz CD5001 is a single disc capacity CD player that reads stereo tracks stored in 16-bit Liner PCM coding. This means that it can play audio from CD, CD-R, and CD-RW formats. The player uses 44.1kHz sampling and has a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz. It has a dynamic range of 100dB, a Signal-to-Noise (S/N) ratio of 110dB, and a Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of 0.0025%.

The player, which measures 17.31 x 3.50 x 12.50 and weighs 8.8 pounds, is available in black with a…

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Marantz CD5001

The Marantz CD5001 is a single disc capacity CD player that reads stereo tracks stored in 16-bit Liner PCM coding. This means that it can play audio from CD, CD-R, and CD-RW formats. The player uses 44.1kHz sampling and has a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz. It has a dynamic range of 100dB, a Signal-to-Noise (S/N) ratio of 110dB, and a Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of 0.0025%.

The player, which measures 17.31 x 3.50 x 12.50 and weighs 8.8 pounds, is available in black with an aluminum front panel. It features a dot matrix FL display which can be turned on or off. This display shows CD text (which often includes artist name and song titles) whenever it is available. Along with each standard package of the Marantz CD5001 comes a RC5400CD dedicated device remote to control playback from a distance.

The CD5001 features premium digital-to-analog converters including the Super Audio CD Grade 192kHz/24-bit Cirrus Logic CS4392 D/A Converter. It also comes with an upgraded headphone amplifier with a buffer circuit.

Some of the features of the Marantz CD5001 include peak search, random play, repeat play, and pitch control functions. It can also be used either in recording edit mode or Auto Music Scan (AMS) mode.

The CD5001 has several gold plated outputs for a variety of connections. These include one Analog L&R Out, one Digital Optical Out, one Digital Coaxial Out and one headphone out. Whenever headphones are in use with the Marantz CD5001, headphone levels can be controlled.

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  • Reviews of Marantz CD5001

  1. CD5001

    Reviewer: Stuff.tv
    25 September 2006
    Overall 10
    10
     

    This CD player is a great buy, so ignore it at your peril. It’s proof that great hi-fi needn’t cost a fortune. Read more

  1. Sound is good but has problems

    Reviewer: OneCall
    29 August 2008
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    The CD5001 sounded a lot better than the old 18-bit Sony player it replaced. The problem is that it broke in less than 5 months. The loading tray stopped retracting. It opens fine but then wont close. The Marantz customer service phone number on the warranty card did not answer or have voice mail and they have not answered email inquirys about how to obtain service. The ergonomic design is not the most logical but that's not why I bought it for. If I can only get it... Read more

  2. Marantz CD 5001S: A good player for a good price

    Reviewer: Dooyoo
    29 July 2009
    Overall 10
    9.7
    Features 8
    8.0
    Ease of use 10
    10
     

    Bought about one year ago to replace a Marantz universal player. It actually came in a pack together with a PM4001 amplifier that I sold back on ebay, so it ended up costing less than £100. It is currently connected to a Marantz PM6002 amplifier using standard (but shielded) cables. The sound is very good, a small improvement over the already good universal player but still well worth the money; the midange clearly gained clarity and the highs were less harsh. It has... Read more

  3. Marantz CD 5001 player

    Reviewer: DealTime UK
    16 March 2009

    Marantz  CD  5001 now that Marantz CD 6000 OSE is no where to be found,, and people still need something DECENT... this is Marantz ‘s   downgrade answer. NO it will not match or exceed the CD 6000 ose, but for the CHEAP price, and nowadays, even cheaper ! if you can find it.... the  CD 5001 is  VERY good at giving you a CLEAN and ACCURATE signal of music that is on your cd. this is a good match for cheaper amps, such as the AWESOME  T - AMP that i reviewed... Read more

  4. Solid CD player

    Reviewer: Coen, Amazon
    16 August 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    My Teac CD player I bought 4 years ago started having dust troubles. I had to clean the lens Monthly, than weekly, sometimes twice and it still could not play many CD's proper, even brand new ones. So again on the search for a CD player, and based on other reviews I selected this Marantz CD5001. It arrived in a few days, well packed box-in-box with lots of protection material. This player feels quite heavy and solid build, much better than the Teac. Also a very nice... Read more

  5. Reviewer: Epinions
    16 March 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Marantz  CD  5001now that Marantz CD 6000 OSE is no where to befound,, and people still need something DECENT...this is Marantz ‘s   downgrade answer.NO it will not match or exceed the CD 6000 ... Read more

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