About the Marantz CD5004
People who think all CD players sound the same should take a listen to the Marantz CD5004. It's the kind of player that will keep you listening late into the night, rediscovering every disc in your collection. It offers a hard-to-find combination of superb audio performance, understated good looks, and affordability.
You can hear the difference
People who think all CD players sound the same should take a listen to the Marantz CD5004. It's the kind of player that will keep you listening late into the night, rediscovering every disc in your collection. It offers a hard-to-find combination of superb audio performance, understated good looks, and affordability.
Marantz sweats the small stuff
Marantz included circuitry refinements and specially selected parts straight out of their high-end Reference Series playbook. For example, high-quality capacitors are used in the audio signal path for superior transient speed and better bass response giving lifelike energy to your music. And the CD5004's advanced Cirrus Logic digital-to-analog converters (DACS) deliver the kind of rich, detailed sound you'd normally expect to hear only from costlier players.
Music enthusiasts will love the CD5004's Audio EX mode. It mutes the digital audio outputs and turns off the display. By eliminating these potential noise sources, the CD5004 delivers pristine sound quality. Marantz also uses widely spaced, gold-plated RCA jacks that won't cramp the heavy-duty connectors found on high-quality cables.
Product highlights:
- plays CDs, CD-Rs & CD-RWs, and MP3 & WMA CDs
- 192kHz/24-bit Cirrus Logic CS4392 digital-to-analog converters for exceptional sound quality
- ELNA Silmic and Cerafine audio-grade capacitors used in signal path for faster transients and better bass response
- Marantz HDAM® (Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module)-SA2 used in analog circuitry for faster signal transfer and better transient response
- aluminum/fiberglass front panel for vibration resistance
- Audio EX mode eliminates potential noise sources for cleaner sound
- variable pitch control allows music CD playback at different speeds
- remote
- Toslink optical and RCA coaxial digital output
- gold-plated RCA analog output jacks
- headphone jack with front-panel level control
- remote control input/output (for use with Marantz receivers and amps with a compatible remote control in/out jack)
- IR flasher input
- signal-to-noise ratio 110 dB
- detachable power cable
- 17-5/16"W x 4-1/8"H x 14-15/16"D
- warranty: 3 years
- MFR # CD5004
What's in the box:
- Single-Disc CD player
- 6' AC power cord
- Wireless remote (RC002CD)
- 2 "AAA" batteries
- 3' RCA stereo patch cord
- 2' Coaxial digital cable (with one RCA plug on each end)
- User Guide (Eng/Spa/Fre)
- Limited Warranty
- Marantz Canada warranty
- Addendum Sheet
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Disc Capacity | N/A | |
CD Transport Only | No | |
Disc Exchange | N/A | |
Track Programming | 30 | |
Random Play | Yes | |
Direct Track Access | Yes | |
Direct Disc Access | N/A | |
Networking Features | ||
Network Music Streaming | --- | |
Ethernet Port | --- | |
Wi-Fi | --- | |
Remote | Included | |
Parts Warranty | 3 Years | |
Labor Warranty | 3 Years | |
Compatibility | ||
CD-R Playback | Yes | |
CD-RW Playback | Yes | |
Stereo SACD Playback | N | |
Specifications | ||
CD Frequency Response | 2-20k Hz | |
Signal to Noise Ratio | 110 dB | |
SACD Frequency Response | Not Compatible | |
SACD Dynamic Range | Not Given | |
SACD THD | Not Given | |
Inputs | ||
Digital Optical Input | ||
Digital Coaxial Input | ||
USB Type-A Input | ||
USB Type-B Input | ||
Outputs | ||
Analog RCA Output | Yes | |
Analog XLR Output | No | |
Digital Optical Output | Yes | |
Digital Coaxial Output | Yes | |
Headphone Output | Standard |
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Features
Aluminum Front Panel: The unit's front-panel combines the structural advantages of extruded aluminum with the resonance absorption characteristics of glass-reinforced resin.
Disc Compatibility: The Marantz CD5004 Single Disc CD Player can play CD, CD-R, and CD-RW discs.
CD-TEXT: The Marantz CD5004 supports CD-Text information such as artist name and track titles. The CDs used must also support CD-Text for this feature to work.
MP3/WMA Playback: The CD5004 supports MP3 (32-320 kbps) and WMA (64-160 kbps) audio files that have been recorded onto CD-R or CD-RW discs in ISO9660 mode 1 or mode 2 disc format. The Marantz CD player will recognize up to 255 files and 255 folders on a single disc. The unit will also display MP3/WMA tag data information.
CS4392 High-Performance D/A Converter: The CD5004 uses a Super-Audio CD grade 192kHz/24-bit Cirrus Logic CS4392 D/A converter to provide exceptional sound quality. This high-performance D/A converter is capable of handling high definition audio data streams (DSD and 24-bit/192 kHz PCM signals).
High Performance Audio Grade Capacitors: ELNA Silmic & Cerafine series high-quality film capacitors are used in the audio signal path for superior transient speed and better bass response.
CD Playback Technology: During CD play, the PCM signals recorded on the disc are oversampled to 128fs inside the D/A converter and then processed by a combination of the dynamic element matching (DEM) and multi-element switched capacitors to achieve playback characterized by a high linearity.
HDAM-SA2 (High Definition Amplifier Module): The CD5004 utilizes Marantz's Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Module, or HDAM, at critical analog circuit junctions to insure smooth and ultra-fast signal transfer from one stage to another. Marantz uses HDAMs instead of standard op-amps, to render a more dynamic sound with less susceptibility to radiated noise, heat, and vibration. The unit uses an HDAM-SA2 for high-speed and high-quality sound.
20 Track Music Calendar: A linear music calendar appears at the bottom of the display, and lights up with the number of tracks on the currently selected disc, up to 20. An "arrow" icon indicates the presence of 21 or more tracks. After a track has been played, the number for that track disappears from the calendar display. In addition, the tracks selected during Program Play appear in the music calendar display, and disappear after they are played.
Note: This Music Calendar is only available when playing back Audio CDs.
Auto Standby: With Auto Standby On, you can automatically set this unit to standby mode after the CD player is in stop-mode (no operation) continuously for approximately 30 minutes.
Controls
Display On/Off Function: The CD5004 features a Dot Matrix FL display . The "Display Off" function enables the main unit display to be turned of. By turning off this display, the pulsive noise generated from the display is reduced, thus eliminating its effects on the music signals.
Pitch Control: The "Pitch Control" functions enables the play speed (pitch) to be varied over a +/-12 step. This feature is particularly useful for musical instrument practice sessions. This function is only possible when playing back audio CDs only.
Audio EX Function: The Audio EX mode is provided in order for you to enjoy high quality sound based on how you have connected the CD5004 to your amplifier. Audio EX bypasses the pitch control, mutes the digital output, and shuts the FL display off completely. With those three potential noise sources eliminated, you'll be able to hear everything just as the artists intended. There are three settings - Off (digital signal is only output when the pitch control setting is 0), EX 1 (offers better overall sound), EX 2 (offers best sound from analog outputs).
Quick Replay Function: By a single-action operation, the "Quick Replay" function enables play to be moved back from the current play position to the time equivalent to the setting (range of 5 to 60 seconds) and play to be resumed. This function makes it possible to return to a part of the track that was just played so it can be heard again.
Note: This functions is only possible when playing audio CDs.
Playback Options: The CD5004 provides the following options for disc playback:
- Audio CDs:
- Peak Search: This feature allows you to search for the loudest passage on the disc.
- Direct Search: Directly enter the track number on the remote control to play the desired track.
- Track Skip: Skip to the next or previous track or the beginning of the current track.
- Forward/Reverse Search: For searching for a particular part of the current track, you can search forward or backward.
- Repeat Play: You can repeat playback of one track, the entire disc, or specific portions of a track (A-B repeat).
- Random Play: You can play all tracks of the disc in random order.
- Program Play: You can arrange and play tracks on a disc in a specific sequence. Up to 30 tracks can be programmed. As you are selecting tracks, the display will show the number of tracks in the program, and the total playing time of the programmed tracks. During program play, you can repeat the entire list of programmed tracks, or play them in random order.
- AMS: The Automatic Music Search feature will play the first 10, 20, or 30 seconds of each track on the disc. When you find the song you want to listen to, you can press the AMS or play buttons for normal playback.
- Quick Replay: The Quick Replay feature immediately returns to the position 6-50 seconds before the current playback position and restarts playback from there
- MP3/WMA Files:
- Playback Mode: You can select from two playback modes - Continuous Mode (all playable files on the disc will be played) or Folder Mode (all playable files in a selected folder will be played)
- File Skip: Skip to the next or previous file or the beginning of the current file.
- Forward/Reverse Search: For searching for a particular part of the current file, you can search forward or backward
- Repeat Play: You can repeat playback of one file, the entire disc, the contents of on folder or specific portions of a file (A-B repeat).
- Random Play: You can play all files of the disc in random order.
- AMS: The Automatic Music Search feature will play the first 10, 20, or 30 seconds of each file on the disc. When you find the song you want to listen to, you can press the AMS or play buttons for normal playback.
Edit Mode: When you record from CD to tape, you can use this function to divide the tracks and record them on tape aide A and tape side B in accordance with the tape length. When recording, 4-second intervals are inserted between the tracks.
Wireless Remote Control: In addition the unit's from panel controls, the single CD player comes supplied with a dedicated full-feature IR wireless remote control for easy operation of the CD5004. In addition, the remote has controls for a connected Marantz amplifier with input selection, volume control, and mute.
Connections
Gold Plated Outputs: The CD player features gold plated outputs in order to offer the best connection for your system. The terminals are chassis-mounted so they can take the strain of audiophile interconnects.
Digital Outputs: Two digital outputs, one optical (Toslink) and one coaxial (RCA), are provided for sending signal to the digital input terminals of a receiver, outboard D/A converter, or CD recorder.
Analog Output: The CD player also features a stereo RCA output for analog connection.
Headphone Output: The unit has a front panel 1/4" headphone jack with level control. The high-grade headphone circuit incorporates a high-speed buffer amplifier to enable headphone listening of high quality sound reproduction.
Remote Control: Two RCA jacks (1 "in" and 1 "out") are provided for connecting the player and another Marantz A/V component for system remote control purposes. The accompanying switch allows you to select the remote control mode you desire: External (when the player is connected to another component's remote control jacks) or Internal (when the player is used as a standalone component).
Flasher In: This 3.5mm minijack input is used to control this unit using an optional keypad (sold separately) from another room of your house.
The Marantz CD5004 replaces these items
Marantz CD5003
- plays audio CDs, CD-Rs & CD-RWs, and MP3 & WMA CDs
- Audio EX mode eliminates potential noise sources for cleaner sound
- coaxial and optical digital outputs
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Just received this today and all i can say is WOW!!!! Connected the cd player to a Pioneer Elite receiver and Paradigm speakers and was blown away by the sound if you are looking for a superb cd player buy this now!! Oh and by the way Crutchfield is the best no one comes close.
Herb from Cincinnati, OH