Marantz CD 17Mk2

[LongPlay]

Hello,
I am new to this forum, which is very interesting and I enjoy reading questions and answers and other opinions from the HiFi field.
Greetings to all!
I have one question about CD players. I have an old Marantz CD 17Mk2, very little use (I mainly listen to the record player and vinyl records), but since I have a lot of CDs, I started listening to this type of media again. Recently, new CD players have been introduced as excellent players in every price range.
The question is:
Which of these players would be at least 2 steps better than the Marantza Cd 17Mk2. I'm leaning towards the Cyrus CDi(or?)

BR
Joe

 

[Sixtyten]

Is it a KI Signature? If so, I'd save your money. Or, find a cooperative Dealer who sells Cyrus CD players, bring your player along and do a comparison.

 

[Integralista]

Hi Joe, I do not know the rest of your system, min. which amp and speakers you use. I have short experience with Marantz CD17mk2 CD player. I think this is very good player, very musical. It is not cold, neutral. And mechanical design is very durable. To get better, yes Cyrus CD will be better, more of everything or Rega Saturn mk3 is excellent choice as well, more musical than Cyrus. But you will need the rest of your system on this level. I was happy user of CEC 3100 cd player, than Pioneer PD 95 (very very good sound), than Rega Jupiter 2000 (way better than PD 95). Now using Audia Flight Two CD, my baby boy😂. I recommend for you: If you like your Marantz CD, look for some good dac overthere, and use Marantz as CD mechanic. Sound can easily jump on next level. Look for something like Electrocompanient Dac, there are many good alternatives on used market. BR.

 

[nopiano]

Welcome to the forum, Joe!

You’ve got a very nice player though it’s getting on a bit, and that may mean it could fail without any warning. Belts and other replacements are relatively easy to get fixed. I’ve got a couple of Marantz CD players myself - a fairly swish model that plays SACD too, and one from the 1990s that needs repair. But they always have an enjoyable sound to my taste, a bit fuller and richer than some.

Personally, I’m not that keen on Cyrus because some have slot loading and they all have that shoebox shape that cramps all the controls. Great if you’ve a matching amplifier but otherwise fairly pointless imo.

Would you prefer new with a manufacturer guarantee or are you happy to get used or exdem? Plenty of bargains around like this Denon, which I noticed only yesterday- but obviously it depends on your budget. And what’s the kit you’re partnering with?

Denon DCD-1700NE CD/SACD Player - Black

Enjoy accurate audio reproduction that’s faithful to the original recording. Thanks to technologies like Advanced AL32 Processing Plus and an ultra-precision D/A Converter, you’ll hear your favourite songs like never before. The Denon-original drive mechanism with S.V.H lets you play back CDs...

petertyson.co.uk

 

[LongPlay]

Hi Joe, I do not know the rest of your system, min. which amp and speakers you use. I have short experience with Marantz CD17mk2 CD player. I think this is very good player, very musical. It is not cold, neutral. And mechanical design is very durable. To get better, yes Cyrus CD will be better, more of everything or Rega Saturn mk3 is excellent choice as well, more musical than Cyrus. But you will need the rest of your system on this level. I was happy user of CEC 3100 cd player, than Pioneer PD 95 (very very good sound), than Rega Jupiter 2000 (way better than PD 95). Now using Audia Flight Two CD, my baby boy😂. I recommend for you: If you like your Marantz CD, look for some good dac overthere, and use Marantz as CD mechanic. Sound can easily jump on next level. Look for something like Electrocompanient Dac, there are many good alternatives on used market. BR.

My system is based on a turntable made at home (based BlacK Stork), Phono VALAB LCR1 Mk2, Cartridge Kuzma CAR30, Cocktail N25, s.m.s.l su-9, Denon 2900 SACD, Marantz CD 17 Mk2 (not KI), Musical Fidelity M6si500, DIY speakers Troels project Scan Speak Revelator 66, Wharfedale SW 150, Qed XT 400, VdH The First Ultimate Mk2. Music I listen to: Jazz, Classical, Pop-rock (Dire Straits, CCR, Eagles, GD, Rolling Stones, Doors...).
BR,
Joe

 

[LongPlay]

Is it a KI Signature? If so, I'd save your money. Or, find a cooperative Dealer who sells Cyrus CD players, bring your player along and do a comparison.

It's not KIS, it's the standard Mk2 version.

 

[Integralista]

Hi Joe, you have very nice analogue based system. Kuzma products are like jewels, I admire him deeply. Franz is very friendly, openminded man with encyclopedic knowledge about anything analogue. Last video from Kuzma plant in Slowenia on The Absolute Sound is a must see. I made my small search to look for info about your TT and phono preamp. Both very nice interesting products. I like simple thinks with simple setup. Main reason I still have my Rega spinners. Regarding DIY speakers, I have built several ones in the past but I was not happy with them...I was back to Cabasse Iroise floorstanders. I like them alot. Just my big tube A class amps had to go after some discussions with wife. I use now solidstate from Audia Flight. And I like this system alot. Years after years I liaten less and less "audiophile" music and return to Sting, Yello, Yes, Led Zepelin, Kraftwek...BR from Slovakia

 

[Fandango Andy]

Hello,
I am new to this forum, which is very interesting and I enjoy reading questions and answers and other opinions from the HiFi field.
Greetings to all!
I have one question about CD players. I have an old Marantz CD 17Mk2, very little use (I mainly listen to the record player and vinyl records), but since I have a lot of CDs, I started listening to this type of media again. Recently, new CD players have been introduced as excellent players in every price range.
The question is:
Which of these players would be at least 2 steps better than the Marantza Cd 17Mk2. I'm leaning towards the Cyrus CDi(or?)

BR
Joe

You have a great CD player. How good something sounds is often personal preference. Can you borrow a demo model from a dealer to do a comparison with what you have?

 

[LongPlay]

Thank you all for the recommendations and advice!

BR,
Joe