| Brand Name: | Marantz |
| Color Name: | Black |
| Special Features: | Playback Formats: CD, CD-R/-RW (CD-DA/MP3/WMA), CD Text, Headphone Out with Level Control, Dimensions W x H x D (Inchs): 17-5/16 x 4-1/8 x 13-3/8, Weight (lbs): 11.2 |
Product Specifications
Technical Details
- Analog audio circuits featuring HDAM®-SA2
- High performance Cirrus Logic stereo D/A converter
- Audio EX mode for super-quiet performance
- MP3/WMA playback capability
- Variable pitch control
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From the Manufacturer
The D/A converters themselves come from Cirrus Logic. Yes, we've used them before but only in far more expensive products such as our THX-certified DV8400 DVD player. So we know they're good. In fact, they're capable of handling high definition audio data streams (DSD and 24-bit/192 kHz PCM signals) without losing their composure. You might think they're a bit of overkill for CD reproduction. But you'll know better once you hear the CD5003.
Ease of Use
Connecting the CD5003 to the rest of your system is easy, even if you choose high performance cables. For one thing, the gold-plated output terminals are widely spaced so they won't cramp heavy duty connectors. And the terminals are chassis-mounted so they'll take the strain of audiophile interconnects.
For private listening, the current-buffer headphone amplifier uses high slew rate op amps to bring you extraordinary sound quality.
Includes Pitch Adjustment for Discs
If you're a musician, the word "tuning" probably causes a grimace. That's because it's often very difficult to play along with a disc because of pitch differences between it and an instrument. The CD5003 offers an easy solution to that dilemma, a pitch adjustment that "retunes" the disc so you don't have to return your guitar or anything else you're playing! And this pitch adjustment is perfect for slowing down those hard-to-learn riffs that can make or break a performance.
Don't forget the CD5003's Quick Replay feature either. Just push a remote control button and the CD5003 instantly "backs up" anywhere from 5 to 60 seconds (your choice) and begins playing again. So if you didn't catch that riff the first time, you can quickly hear it again. And again.
Selectable Audio EX Mode
Audiophiles, on the other hand, want everything just as it was recorded. So if you're of that persuasion, you'll really appreciate the CD5003's selectable Audio EX mode. It bypasses the pitch control, mutes the digital output, and shuts the FL display off completely. With those three potential noise sources eliminated, you'll be able to hear everything just as the artists intended.
You'll also be interested to know that the CD5003 plays more than just conventional CDs. It's ready for CD-R and CD-RW discs with MP3 and WMA files, too. So you can listen to your favorite playlists with full CD convenience.
Elegantly Designed Chassis
In addition to all the information you need to locate and enjoy your favorite passages, the high density fluorescent display also shows CD Text. Simply press the remote's TEXT button to see the album title, track title, artist and composer name, etc. (Of course, this information has to be recorded onto the disc in the first place but you'd be surprised how many discs include this today.)
For custom installation demands, the CD5003 has a detachable AC cord and a flasher input jack for remote control ease.
It's all housed in our new chassis that combines the structural advantages of extruded aluminum with the resonance absorption characteristics of glass-reinforced resin. And the sculptured decor-friendly front panel speaks eloquently of your sense of style.
All in all, the CD5003 is a supremely attractive CD player. A musician can slow things down or speed things up. An audiophile hears every detail. Either way, the CD5003 gets everything off the disc. And you get to choose how you want to hear it. Yes, it's a Marantz. And a most flexible Marantz at that.
The Marantz CD5003 Single Disc CD Player – High Quality at an Affordable Price
Here's an affordable CD player that uses parts originally developed for our Reference Series disc players. Case in point? The HDAM (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module) first developed to meet the challenge of reproducing the subtle nuances of the original Compact Disc. In the CD5003, we use the SA2 version at critical analog circuit junctions to insure smooth and ultra-fast signal transfer from one stage to another.
The D/A converters themselves come from Cirrus Logic. Yes, we've used them before but only in far more expensive products such as our THX-certified DV8400 DVD player. So we know they're good. In fact, they're capable of handling high definition audio data streams (DSD and 24-bit/192 kHz PCM signals) without losing their composure. You might think they're a bit of overkill for CD reproduction. But you'll know better once you hear the CD5003.
Ease of Use
Connecting the CD5003 to the rest of your system is easy, even if you choose high performance cables. For one thing, the gold-plated output terminals are widely spaced so they won't cramp heavy duty connectors. And the terminals are chassis-mounted so they'll take the strain of audiophile interconnects.
For private listening, the current-buffer headphone amplifier uses high slew rate op amps to bring you extraordinary sound quality.
Includes Pitch Adjustment for Discs
If you're a musician, the word "tuning" probably causes a grimace. That's because it's often very difficult to play along with a disc because of pitch differences between it and an instrument. The CD5003 offers an easy solution to that dilemma, a pitch adjustment that "retunes" the disc so you don't have to return your guitar or anything else you're playing! And this pitch adjustment is perfect for slowing down those hard-to-learn riffs that can make or break a performance.
Don't forget the CD5003's Quick Replay feature either. Just push a remote control button and the CD5003 instantly "backs up" anywhere from 5 to 60 seconds (your choice) and begins playing again. So if you didn't catch that riff the first time, you can quickly hear it again. And again.
Selectable Audio EX Mode
Audiophiles, on the other hand, want everything just as it was recorded. So if you're of that persuasion, you'll really appreciate the CD5003's selectable Audio EX mode. It bypasses the pitch control, mutes the digital output, and shuts the FL display off completely. With those three potential noise sources eliminated, you'll be able to hear everything just as the artists intended.
You'll also be interested to know that the CD5003 plays more than just conventional CDs. It's ready for CD-R and CD-RW discs with MP3 and WMA files, too. So you can listen to your favorite playlists with full CD convenience.
Elegantly Designed Chassis
In addition to all the information you need to locate and enjoy your favorite passages, the high density fluorescent display also shows CD Text. Simply press the remote's TEXT button to see the album title, track title, artist and composer name, etc. (Of course, this information has to be recorded onto the disc in the first place but you'd be surprised how many discs include this today.)
For custom installation demands, the CD5003 has a detachable AC cord and a flasher input jack for remote control ease.
It's all housed in our new chassis that combines the structural advantages of extruded aluminum with the resonance absorption characteristics of glass-reinforced resin. And the sculptured decor-friendly front panel speaks eloquently of your sense of style.
All in all, the CD5003 is a supremely attractive CD player. A musician can slow things down or speed things up. An audiophile hears every detail. Either way, the CD5003 gets everything off the disc. And you get to choose how you want to hear it. Yes, it's a Marantz. And a most flexible Marantz at that.
Choose a CD Player that is Right for Your Needs
Marantz offers several models of CD players for your needs, from the entry level Marantz CC4001 5-disc CD changer to the high level Marantz SSA8003 Super Audio CD player. Each CD player has a different set of qualities so you can choose the one that is right for what you want to use it for. Here's a quick breakdown of the Marantz CD players.
The Marantz SA8003 Super Audio CD Player. The Marantz SA8003 brings advanced engineering to all manner of discs – SA-CDs, CDs, even MP3- and WMA-encoded CD-Rs and CD-RWs. Xyron High rigid disc tray, base and precision drive. MP3/WMA playback capability for CD-R and CD-RW discs. USB input for Music playback by USB memory or iPod digital connection. Separate power supply and audio circuit boards. Double-shielded Toroidal power transformer. Audio circuits with HDAM®-SA2 modules. High performance Cirrus Logic D/A converter. Machined chassis-mount analog outputs with zero-impedance copper plate.
The Marantz CD5003 Single Disc CD Player. Here's an affordable CD player that uses parts originally developed for our Reference Series disc players. Sophisticated new aluminum/reinforced resin front panel. Analog audio circuits featuring HDAM®-SA2. High performance Cirrus Logic stereo D/A converter. Current-buffered headphone output. Audio EX mode for super-quiet performance. MP3/WMA playback capability. CD-Text, MP3/WMA tag data display. Independent gold plated analog output jacks.
Marantz CC4001 5-Disc CD Changer. The CC4001 makes a new statement about the desirability of owning a carousel disc changer with its aluminum front panel design. Bi-directional RS-232C control. SA-CD grade Cirrus Logic CS4392 DAC. 5 IR Code Sets (for use with multiples). MP3 playback. Direct disc selection on the front panel. Aluminum front panel. Detachable AC power cord.
The Marantz RC1400 Universal Learning Remote. Marantz offers a complete line of programmable system remotes. Easy-to-Read LCD display with adjustable contrast. Backlighting feature for LCD and buttons. Simplified programming, naming and control functions. Non-volatile memory assures programmed commands will not be erased from memory. Built-in commands for Marantz A/V components and other major manufacturers products.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A fantastic CD player,
By Virginia music lover "cossack" (northern Virginia United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Marantz CD5003 Single Disc CD Player (Electronics)
I am a skeptic when it comes to most audio equipment advertising, which is often hype, in my opinion. I spend my money on the best speakers I can afford, and try to conserve on the rest. But I bought the Marantz after some glowing reviews, and because I wanted to see if is a quiet machine. So many off the shelf DVD players have noisy internal mechanics -- and I've heard quite a few that are that way. I listen to a fair amount of music with very quiet passages -- classical, guitar, ambient -- and hearing a clicking sound is not fun. (There are many reasons for noise during playback, but you can eliminate a lot of theorizing about the source of it if you find a machine that plays every disc silently.)
The Marantz 5003 is the most silent CD player I've heard (or not heard, I guess I can say). But how about the musicality? After we purchased the Marantz, I had forgotten about the purchase (that's a good thing -- like a good umpire you should not be aware of them). After a few weeks had passed, I asked my wife if she had done anything to the setup, because our NHT speakers (we use a four speaker setup) were sounding gorgeous. She reminded me we had a few weeks before purchased the Marantz. So that's my "objective" evaluation of their musicality. I am very pleased with it. It is very bare bones in features, which is good. I like the fact that there is very little delay when you push a button.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best CD Player I've Ever Bought,
By Paul "Paul" (California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Marantz CD5003 Single Disc CD Player (Electronics)
I wanted to buy a decent player that was solely dedicated to CDs. After looking around for awhile, I found this Marantz to be most agreeable to my budget. This desktop CD player is by far the best player I've ever bought. My opinion of it now is the same as when I first took it out of the box a year ago. Here are all of the things I like about it:
1) LIGHTNING SPEED LOAD UP TIME: Usually CD players take a while to power up, and maybe a few more seconds until the CD tray opens. The Marantz takes less than 2 seconds! 2) CHANGING TRACKS IS EQUALLY FAST: If you let the CD player start on the first track, and then randomly jump to a bunch of other tracks, the CD player has absolutely no trouble keeping up with you! I've had CD players in the past crap out and turn off, as a result of me stress testing it the very same way. I don't know anything about the mechanical parts inside a CD player, but whatever it is, Marantz got it right! 3) IT'S BUILT LIKE A TANK: Everything is sturdy. The case makes the player look a lot more expensive than $350. The buttons are clean and pronounced-- you won't accidentally press the wrong button. 3) ANALOG MODE: This is probably overkill, but if you choose to hook it up through the analog out, you can turn off all of the digital outs. I suppose this is so that they don't add unnecessary distortion or noise. You can even turn off the front LED display while it's playing!!! This feature was what won me over when I demoed it in the store. 5) NO-FRILLS REMOTE LAYOUT: The buttons are big and wide enough apart from each other so that you can actually clean it when dust gets in between. There are plenty of other reasons why this player is a great investment for a noob audiophile (that would be me)... but those are all details.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Cd player,
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This review is from: Marantz CD5003 Single Disc CD Player (Electronics)
I've had this Marantz CD player for about 14 months now. It was a replacement for an Onkyo DX 1800 player that I had had for about 18 years, before it began to develop intermittent problems with tracking and sound quality. That was obviously a very serviceable machine and I hoped to get something as good. Because I had not purchased a CD player for a very long time, I looked around quite a bit and read reviews of quite a number of players, and found the variety and choice in CD players had diminished since I bought the Onkyo. I ended up selecting this model because of the reputation for good sound quality, build quality and durability, and ease of use as well as the 3-year warranty that came with it. I like to keep things simple and am not interested in ipod or storing my recording in digital files on a computer. I also like to keep things as mechanically simple as possible so I wasn't looking for a CD changer or multidisc player, just a single-disc CD player. After all, I only listen to one disc at a time.
I have not been disappointed. This is an excellent CD player. I have had no problems with it and usually play anywhere from 1 to 4 CD's a day, so this player gets a fair amount of use. Mostly I listen to classical music and opera but also to some country, traditional folk music and some pop. The sound reproduction is quite good and there is excellent definition among the different instruments in a classical orchestra or chamber ensemble. The tenor and pitch of the instruments is reproduced quite well.The treble, bass and midrange are all well balanced with no weakness at either end (or in the middle!). Stereo separation is very good. At first, the sound seemed a bit dryer than my old Onkyo, but my ears soon adjusted and the Marantz does have much better sound, the product of advanced digital-to-analog converters and other electronics. Voices, whether opera, country or pop, men's or women's, are reproduced just beautifully. As another reviewer has discussed, this player makes very little machanical noise while in use. Tracking is excellent and this player has no problems with CD's that have some fingerprints, minor smudges or minor scratches. The features on the Marantz are quite easy to use. Mostly I just play an entire CD or just start at some track in the middle, but sometimes I'll program the tracks - programming tracks is very easy with this player. There are other functions that I have not investigated. The remote is set up in a very straightforward manner. One can easily operate the basic play functions from the control panel on the player if so desired. This CD player and its remote seem to have a very solid and robust build. Hopefully it will give me many good years of service. In summary, this is an excellent CD player. Build quality is excellent and it is easy to use. Sound reproduction is excellent. I suppose one could move up to a higher level Marantz and get better sound, but the CD 5003 model suites me just fine and the price is very acceptable.
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