Question Advice about buying a Marantz CD6007, sellling my CD-63 MkII KI-Signature

[GSV Ethics Gradient]

I think we're off topic. The question was about differences between two Marantz CD players.

 

[podknocker]

The only concern I would have, keeping the probably sonically superior KI, is the wear and tear on the transport. They don't last forever and it will fail eventually.

Saying that, the KI could have a decent transport and the 6007 might use something less reliable. CD transports are not as easy to source these days.

I've no idea how many companies are still supplying transports, but I doubt they are making high end parts.

The bit that spins is always the weakest link and I've had so many fail in the last 35 years.

 

[Gray]

The bit that spins is always the weakest link and I've had so many fail in the last 35 years.

I consider myself lucky.
I've owned 3 Philips, a Sony and a Marantz CD player - all work - only one has ever failed, but at least the fault was obvious:

 

[podknocker]

Does anyone know which CD transport has the lowest failure rate?

I might buy one final CD player with that transport and see if it lasts!

 

[Deleted member 201267]

Does anyone know which CD transport has the lowest failure rate?

I might buy one final CD player with that transport and see if it lasts!

I would like to think this one :-

VRDS ATLAS | ESOTERIC:Japan high-end audio manufacturer | エソテリック

An unprecedented transport mechanism that invites you to the furthest reaches of sound.

www.esoteric.jp

and it can be found in this bargain :-

Esoteric Grandioso K1X SACD/CD Player

Esoteric Grandioso K1X SACD/CD Player | On Demonstration | Trade in + Interest Free Credit Available | Free UK Delivery | Authorised Musical Fidelity Dealer + Stockist

nintronics.co.uk

 

[podknocker]

I would like to think this one :-

VRDS ATLAS | ESOTERIC:Japan high-end audio manufacturer | エソテリック

An unprecedented transport mechanism that invites you to the furthest reaches of sound.

www.esoteric.jp

and it can be found in this bargain :-

Esoteric Grandioso K1X SACD/CD Player

Esoteric Grandioso K1X SACD/CD Player | On Demonstration | Trade in + Interest Free Credit Available | Free UK Delivery | Authorised Musical Fidelity Dealer + Stockist

nintronics.co.uk

 

[Deleted member 201267]

Go on treat yourself !

 

[Covenanter]

Hi folks

I have owned a Marantz CD63 MkII KI Signature CD Player for many years…it’s still working perfectly with zero issues, but I’m wanting something better and more modern..and to be able to play FLAC files via USB

I have a cash buyer for my old CD63 next week and I was going to put my money on the sale to buy the Marantz CD6007 from Richer Sounds next week, but now I’m hearing about an issue with the DAC installed not being the one advertised?!!? it is not the AK4490 as Marantz state, but an ESS ES9010 K2M??

How do I get one with the AK chip? Is there a way to tell with serial numbers?

Naughty naughty Marantz!!

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Can this turbo-charged CD player still stir our souls 22 years on?

www.whathifi.com

View: https://youtu.be/v7kdz77iSgI?si=7sGPex2CZnEzV44u

The K1 Signature was a top CD player in its day. The CD6007 is Marantz's entry level player. I wonder if you will hear a difference? I would audition it before buying.