Marantz CD - 6005 vs KI Pearl Lite vs SA8005

[Entrigo]

Anyone has compared these CD players?

I have had the 6005 for 10 years and have always felt like it was a perfectly good CD player, but I have since upgraded all other components in my set-up and have been pondering whether to change.

I have seen the other two players listed on sale (around the £400 mark) and wonder if they would be an improvement over the CD6005?

 

[Revolutions]

I doubt it.

 

[Al ears]

Anyone has compared these CD players?

I have had the 6005 for 10 years and have always felt like it was a perfectly good CD player, but I have since upgraded all other components in my set-up and have been pondering whether to change.

I have seen the other two players listed on sale (around the £400 mark) and wonder if they would be an improvement over the CD6005?

Perhaps, in build quality the Pearl Lite is going to be better however I have not actually compared them and I doubt many have as they all came out at different times.
If your 6005 is still going strong I would keep it.

 

[Entrigo]

Thanks both. I think it is now just plain old (and almost terminal) upgrade-itis...

 

[matthewpianist]

Don't bother. I had a new CD60 briefly, and it was nothing special. Sounded like a CD6007 in a heavier case to be honest. I don't think there's much to be gained by replacing the CD player - I would have suggested a Rega Apollo-R or Apollo as a warmer and more fluid sounding alternative, but they aren't in plentiful supply, and Rega discontinued it (and the Brio amp) last year.

 

[abacus]

If it has a digital out, you could just try adding separate DAC, as that will make the biggest difference compared to the others you mention.

Bill

 

[DougK1]

Anyone has compared these CD players?

I have had the 6005 for 10 years and have always felt like it was a perfectly good CD player, but I have since upgraded all other components in my set-up and have been pondering whether to change.

I have seen the other two players listed on sale (around the £400 mark) and wonder if they would be an improvement over the CD6005?

I've owned both the PM/CD6004 and the Pearl Lite pair, wasn't a huge amount in it really, except the Pearl Lite CDP can play SACD. Actually, still got the Pearl Lites... must get around to selling them

 

[Al ears]

I've owned both the PM/CD6004 and the Pearl Lite pair, wasn't a huge amount in it really, except the Pearl Lite CDP can play SACD. Actually, still got the Pearl Lites... must get around to selling them

Now you mention it the SA8005 will also play SACD so potentially an upgrade ......

 

[Stuart.W.D]

Anyone has compared these CD players?

I have had the 6005 for 10 years and have always felt like it was a perfectly good CD player, but I have since upgraded all other components in my set-up and have been pondering whether to change.

I have seen the other two players listed on sale (around the £400 mark) and wonder if they would be an improvement over the CD6005?

The CD6005 is already a solid performer, offering a smooth, warm sound that Marantz is known for. The SA8005 is part of Marantz's higher-end line and features better components overall, which typically results in a cleaner, more detailed sound, especially at higher volumes. The SA8005 offers more advanced features, such as Super Audio CDs
and a higher-quality headphone amplifier.

If you are looking for better sound quality, and premium build quality, and you are willing to invest more, then upgrading to the Marantz SA8005 can be worthwhile. If you are happy with the performance of the CD6005, and you're mainly using it for casual listening, the CD6005 still offers great value for money. I actually used my CD6005 as a transport connected to a Rega Dac with the Marantz PM8005!

 

[Entrigo]

The CD6005 is already a solid performer, offering a smooth, warm sound that Marantz is known for. The SA8005 is part of Marantz's higher-end line and features better components overall, which typically results in a cleaner, more detailed sound, especially at higher volumes. The SA8005 offers more advanced features, such as Super Audio CDs
and a higher-quality headphone amplifier.

If you are looking for better sound quality, and premium build quality, and you are willing to invest more, then upgrading to the Marantz SA8005 can be worthwhile. If you are happy with the performance of the CD6005, and you're mainly using it for casual listening, the CD6005 still offers great value for money. I actually used my CD6005 as a transport connected to a Rega Dac with the Marantz PM8005!

Thanks for that! Great points.

I am satisfied, and CD playback is probably 10-20% max of my overall playback, as I mainly play vinyl or stream. So I could just leave it as it is for the moment...

I have thought about about SACD a bit but I don't really own any and in general buying new CDs leaves me pretty cold (I have no problem spending half my salary on records, on the other hand haha). And it doesn't seem there's that many around. I read a few threads on them, and I saw some people saying there's not that much in it - which is probably why it never took off?

DAC-wise, I am not sure. I thought about it but it seems the DAC of my Wiim Pro Plus is pretty decent, from what I read.