Marantz SA8003 CD/SACD player review
New Ken Ishiwata-tweaked Marantz is an audiophile dream
Our Score
Last reviewed: 2008-09-03September 3rd 2008
CD players and recorders Review
Product Summary
SA8003
Price at launch
£700.00
For
>
Excellent low bass and admirably clean treble and midrange
>An unusually even-handed approach to different musical styles
>USB input a nifty plus
Against
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A slight added warmth in the upper bass may not be to every taste and minutely compromises detail
>Highest treble just a shade shut-in too
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