Marantz CD6007From real comments

Verdict distilled from 34 mentions across 13 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment59%
PROS 59%
CONS 41%

Rank based on 34 mentions across 13 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want a budget-friendly CD player with strong resolution and USB FLAC/WAV playback
  • You're upgrading from an older Marantz CD6004/CD6006 and want a clear sound improvement
  • You value long-term reliability and don't mind either DAC variant

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You specifically need the original AKM AK4490 DAC as advertised
  • You want SACD support, a toroidal transformer, or premium flagship build quality
  • You're sensitive to brands not clearly disclosing component changes

What users complain about

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Excellent sound quality
Easy tape threading
Counter belt failure is common
Aging capacitors and transistors cause noise
Rear-mounted output controls
6Premium
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Premium Build QualityStrong Predecessor Track RecordLong-Term DurabilitySkepticism Over Gold/Material Marketing ClaimsVery High PriceUncertain Volume Cap and Storage Features
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8Mid
Marantz CD6007
Clear, detailed soundESS DAC still sounds goodUSB FLAC/WAV playbackUndisclosed DAC chip swapCheaper build vs 40n seriesDesign not for everyone
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Clear, detailed sound
ESS DAC still sounds good
USB FLAC/WAV playback
Undisclosed DAC chip swap
Cheaper build vs 40n series
Design not for everyone
9Premium
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Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Sound quality and clarity consistently impress owners. Multiple listeners describe the CD6007 as clearer and better resolved than the CD6006, with fantastic, impressive, or even 'ultimate' sound for the price. Some note it smooths out edgy modern CDs and develops a more analog, warmer character after break-in. Both DAC versions (AKM and ESS) receive praise from different owners, suggesting the core sound remains strong regardless of chip.

The DAC substitution controversy overshadows an otherwise solid player. Marantz quietly replaced the advertised AKM AK4490 DAC with an ESS ES9010K2M, reportedly due to an AKM factory fire, without clearly updating marketing materials. Several buyers who researched the AKM chip specifically felt deceived after opening their units and finding the ESS chip and a redesigned audio board instead, with no response from Marantz support.

USB playback and practical reliability are major selling points. Owners frequently highlight the USB slot for playing hundreds of FLAC or WAV album files from sticks, avoiding constant disc swapping, which several call a real bonus. Long-term owners report the player still working great after one to three-plus years, though isolated complaints include CD skipping, minimal track-only display info, and a headphone volume knob that can pop out.

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