Marantz CD-48 CD Players
Marantz CD-48 CD Players
USER REVIEWS
[May 02, 2016]
Audiomaster
Audio Enthusiast
The worst from Marantz, I didn't think Marantz could make something as cheap sounding as this just to get their share of the MARKET.
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[Oct 19, 2012]
Andy
AudioPhile
There is nothing to add.. It is one of the best players I ever heard. :-) |
[May 20, 2003]
tictic
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Great combination of sound,build and value for money.
Weakness:
Would benefit from a better DAC Bought my CD48 to replace an Ariston CDX700,which I was talked into buying as a first CD. The difference was so extreme,that I have since upgraded every part of the system I had. I know now that the CD48 is not perfect,but for £100 u.k,it's still a great buy.It was the first time I'd heard the music really come to life on a digital format.Hearing the seperation of the highs,mids and lows was something I hadn't expereinced with the Ariston CDX700.It is solidly built,and there is plenty there for people who like buttons on their hi-fi. The only low point is that I bought a Pioneer PDR-609 CD Recorder last year.That took me by surprise by sounding better than the CD48 on playback.It sounds sharper and clearer.It's going to be interesting hearing how it compares to the Cambridge Audio CD6,which I got for my girlfriends birthday today for,wait for it,£30 u.k. I will still recommend the CD48 to anyone who wants to make the first step up to proper hi-fi,without paying through the nose. The setup used is Marantz CD48 Sherwood R725 Receiver Gale Mini Monitors Celestion F20 Floorstanders Cambridge Audio Pearl Interconnects Gale XL 315 Cable Similar Products Used: Ariston CDX700 Pioneer PDR609 |
[Jan 02, 2003]
shirasagi
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Mid range is good, but almost too sweet quite often - a manipulative sound, unnatural.
Weakness:
Build quality is K-Mart cheap, or below. Overall, the 48 is an imitation Marantz, despite high reviews here. At first I thought this was an unusually good player, but more extended experience has shown otherwise. This player smears the treble far too much...listen, for example, to Helen Merrill on "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To." The S sounds are unbearable, like quick hits of sandpaper. I have an older Rotel that makes this song not only bearable but most enjoyable. Also, the musicality the Marantz initially seemed to have was artificial, like a cheap player tuned to sound really great. Which is exactly what this one, in the end analysis, is. Similar Products Used: Many. NAD, Rotel, Sony, Philips... |
[Jan 10, 2000]
Carl
Casual Listener
Strength:
Value for money.
Weakness:
CD tray loose and not steady. Excellent player for the money. You can get it in the UK for as low as £80 (USD$130). Other than the hissing sound which I find rather annoying, everything else is clear and well defined. |
[Nov 04, 1999]
drew
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Low cost, bang-for-the-buck
Weakness:
Build quality might be questionable, but is reasonable for a $200 unit To add to my 7/25/99 review: |
[Aug 13, 2000]
Alan W
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Appearance, Price, Sound quality, Company's reputation,
Weakness:
Plastic cd tray A friend recommended Marantz, when I told him I was looking for a new cd player. After several hours of research, I decided to take his advise, and I'm glad I did. Similar Products Used: Sony cd player |
[Feb 06, 2001]
Jan
Casual Listener
Strength:
brand name, looks, sound, display
Weakness:
none so far I bought Marantz Cd-48 together with Marantz Pm66SE amp and B&W DM601S2 speakers. The cd player has a lot of functions which I don`t use much but you never know. The sound is good for all kind of music. I`m a casual listener and I wonder if my hi-fi system match together. Decent interconnects are a must. The similarity to the Philips CD player is obvious. I don`t like design of the new Marantz cd players. This player is a great value nonetheless. |
[Nov 16, 1999]
Joey Sedito
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Definitely a smooth sound for the price
Weakness:
Doesn't really give a distinguishably enjoyable sound (though not bad at all, just not highlighted) This is a great cd player for the money (probably around 200$). It does have a smooth sound and great detail. However, the real reason I got this one over the Cambridge is the price. I kinda regret that now, but oh well its not like its a bad piece of equipment or anything. If I were you, I would definitely audition a Cambridge before going for this exceptional value. Similar Products Used: Cambridge Audio Cd4 |
[Nov 12, 1999]
tosh
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
clear and open sound
Weakness:
build quality, sometimes sounds too smooth and uninvolving First of all i'd like to remark that this unit costs usd 360 on our market. So I'll share my opinion based on the mentioned price. |