Elegant Proof that Marantz Delivers the Audiophile Goods Regardless of Price! 

Marantz has never forgotten the golden rule of audio equipment: Sound Quality Comes First! Want proof? Take a look at the newly upgraded CD5004 compact disc player.  It delivers that signature Marantz combination of superb audio performance, refined cosmetics, and surprising flexibility. With circuitry refinements and parts selection directly traceable to their award-winning Reference Series, the CD5004 may be the world’s only entry-level high-end CD player.

"[T]he CD5004's reproduction of tonal balances was beyond reproach. The player's ability to provide rich, delicate, holographic, uncolored midrange textures was clearly evident...Young folks who want to put together an entry-level system should find the Marantz CD5004 an excellent way to start, and a gorgeous cosmetic and sonic match for the companion PM5004 integrated amplifier."
-- Robert J. Reina, Stereophile, March, 2011

Marantz stuck to its time-honored audio engineering techniques in the production of the CD5004. An exceptional CD player whose performance belies its affordable price! High quality ELNA film capacitors are used in the audio signal path for superior transient speed and better bass response. The CD5004 utilizes our Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module, or HDAM-SA2s, at critical analog circuit junctions to insure better liquidity and incredible dynamics. The DACs themselves come from Cirrus Logic. Used for the first time in a CD player at this price! In fact, they’re capable of handling high definition audio data streams (DSD and 24-bit/192 kHz PCM signals) without losing their composure.

Features:

• Sophisticated Aluminum/Glass-Reinforced Resin Front Panel
• Upgraded Analog Outputs: Marantz HDAM-SA2
• ELNA High-Performance Audiophile-Grade Capacitors
• High Performance Cirrus Logic CS4392 D/A Converter
• Current-Buffered Headphone Output
• Audio EX Mode for Super-Quiet Performance
• MP3/WMA Playback Capability w/ CD-R/RW Disc
• Variable Pitch Control
• CD-Text, MP3/WMA Tag Data Display
• Independent Gold Plated Analog Output Jacks
• Gold Plated Coaxial and Optical Digital Outputs
• IEC AC inlet, Detachable Power Cord

Elegant Proof that Marantz Delivers the Audiophile Goods Regardless of Price! 

Marantz has never forgotten the golden rule of audio equipment: Sound Quality Comes First! Want proof? Take a look at the newly upgraded CD5004 compact disc player.  It delivers that signature Marantz combination of superb audio performance, refined cosmetics, and surprising flexibility. With circuitry refinements and parts selection directly traceable to its award-winning Reference Series, the CD5004 may be the world’s only entry-level high-end CD player.

"[T]he CD5004's reproduction of tonal balances was beyond reproach. The player's ability to provide rich, delicate, holographic, uncolored midrange textures was clearly evident...Young folks who want to put together an entry-level system should find the Marantz CD5004 an excellent way to start, and a gorgeous cosmetic and sonic match for the companion PM5004 integrated amplifier."
-- Robert J. Reina, Stereophile, March, 2011

Marantz stuck to its time-honored audio engineering techniques in the production of the CD5004. An exceptional CD player whose performance belies its affordable price! High-quality ELNA film capacitors are used in the audio signal path for superior transient speed and better bass response. The CD5004 utilizes Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module, or HDAM-SA2s, at critical analog circuit junctions to insure better liquidity and incredible dynamics. The DACs themselves come from Cirrus Logic. Used for the first time in a CD player at this price! In fact, they’re capable of handling high-definition audio data streams (DSD and 24-bit/192 kHz PCM signals) without losing their composure.

For private listening, a current-buffer headphone amplifier is included for extraordinary sound quality. It’s no secret Music Direct customers want to hear everything just as it was recorded. Audiophiles really love the CD5004’s selectable Audio EX Mode. Audio EX bypasses the pitch control, mutes the digital output, and shuts the display off completely for pure sonic benefit so you’ll be able to hear everything just as the artists intended. Connecting the CD5004 to 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 heavy audiophile-grade interconnects. To further improve the sound quality, the CD5004 has a detachable AC cord, so you can use any aftermarket cable you prefer.

You’ll also be interested to know that the Marantz CD5004 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. 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.

Features:

• Sophisticated Aluminum/Glass-Reinforced Resin Front Panel
• Upgraded Analog Outputs: Marantz HDAM-SA2
• ELNA High-Performance Audiophile-Grade Capacitors
• High-Performance Cirrus Logic CS4392 D/A Converter
• Current-Buffered Headphone Output
• Audio EX Mode for Super-Quiet Performance
• MP3/WMA Playback Capability w/ CD-R/RW Disc
• Variable Pitch Control
• CD-Text, MP3/WMA Tag Data Display
• Independent Gold-Plated Analog Output Jacks
• Gold-Plated Coaxial and Optical Digital Outputs
• IEC AC inlet, Detachable Power Cord

Headphone Out: 1
Analog L&R Out: Independent Gold Plated RCA: 1pair
Digital Optical Out: TOSLINK: 1
Digital Coaxial Out: Gold plated RCA (S/PDIF): 1
External control (RS232C) Flasher In x1
D-Bus Remote (RC-5) In/Out 1/1

Format: 16-Bit Linear PCM, MP3, WMA
Sampling Frequency: CD: 44.1 kHz, MP3/WMA: 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Dynamic Range: 100dB
Frequency Response: 2Hz - 20kHz
THD: 0.002%
S/N Ratio: 110dB

Color: Black
Front Panel: Aluminum/Glass-reinforced Resin
Remote Control: Device Remote Basic Control Function
Power Requirement: AC 120V / 60Hz
Power Consumption: 14W (Standby: 0.4W)
Dimensions WHD: 17-5/16" x 4-1/8" x 13-3/8"
Weight: 11.2 lbs.

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User Manual (PDF, 1.3 MB)

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