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About the CD5000
The Marantz CD5000, released in 1999, is a compact CD player known for its reliable Philips CDM-12.1 mechanism and TDA1549 multi-bit DAC, delivering solid performance for its price range with warm, detailed sound. It supports standard CD playback, digital outputs (coaxial and optical), and includes features like fade in/out, program play, and remote control. Dimensions are compact at 435 x 86 x 265mm and weighs 2.9kg, making it lightweight. User reviews praise its value, often available used for under $100-300. No official ModWright LLC modification is listed for the CD5000; ModWright offers tube mods for other Marantz models like SA8005 ($2495 mod only). However, DIY tube modifications (e.g., Lampizator-style with 6SN7GT tubes, 15K anode resistors, 2uF output caps) are popular among enthusiasts to replace the opamp output stage, adding a tube buffer for richer analog performance. The stock player is no longer manufactured and is archived by Marantz.
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