JK_Livin22
12-18-2007, 08:20 PM
I have had a difficult time finding reviews for either of these two CD changers. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
I am looking at the Yamaha CDC697 (New) and the Marantz CC4001 (Refurbished) 5 disc CD changers. I don't mind buying a refurbished receiver even with it being the central nervous system of an audio system, but a CD changer with all its moving parts makes me a little cautious. Including shipping, the Yamaha is going for about $200 and the refurbished Marantz for about $180. It is for my parents whom I just purchased a refurbished Marantz SR4001 reciever for. The pros and cons that I have looked at are the Yamaha is new the Marantz is refurbished, the Yamaha has CD Title/Info display (which I think they would like), I personally think the Yamaha looks better than the Marantz. On the other hand it would be easier for them if both remotes were from the same manufacturer, also, not to knock on Yamaha, I think Marantz has atleast a slightly better reputation for audio/music quality, and finally I am curious, as far as "system matching", as to whether their would be any acoustical advantages to having both components from the same manufacturer, and finally one could argue that the build of the Marantz with its aluminum face is of superior build quality to the Yamaha.
I'd love to get some feedback form anyone who owns, has auditioned, or are otherwise familiar with either of these. Thanks in advance.
Best Regards
I am looking at the Yamaha CDC697 (New) and the Marantz CC4001 (Refurbished) 5 disc CD changers. I don't mind buying a refurbished receiver even with it being the central nervous system of an audio system, but a CD changer with all its moving parts makes me a little cautious. Including shipping, the Yamaha is going for about $200 and the refurbished Marantz for about $180. It is for my parents whom I just purchased a refurbished Marantz SR4001 reciever for. The pros and cons that I have looked at are the Yamaha is new the Marantz is refurbished, the Yamaha has CD Title/Info display (which I think they would like), I personally think the Yamaha looks better than the Marantz. On the other hand it would be easier for them if both remotes were from the same manufacturer, also, not to knock on Yamaha, I think Marantz has atleast a slightly better reputation for audio/music quality, and finally I am curious, as far as "system matching", as to whether their would be any acoustical advantages to having both components from the same manufacturer, and finally one could argue that the build of the Marantz with its aluminum face is of superior build quality to the Yamaha.
I'd love to get some feedback form anyone who owns, has auditioned, or are otherwise familiar with either of these. Thanks in advance.
Best Regards