CD5000 vs Onkyo C-7030
The C-7030's signal-to-noise is 107 dB against the CD5000's 108 dB, its thd 0.003% against 0.004%, and its output impedance 600Ω against 1000Ω. Both share output voltage (2.0V RMS).
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The Marantz CD5000 is a compact disc player released in 1999–2000, designed for both home audio enthusiasts and studio use. It features a high-quality CDM-12.1 mechanism, a bitstream D/A converter (TDA1549), and supports playback of standard CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs—a rarity at its price point. The player offers both coaxial and optical digital outputs, a copper-shielded analog output stage, and a variable-level headphone output with remote volume control. It includes advanced functions such as 30-track programming, shuffle, repeat, fade in/out, peak search, music scan, and CD-TEXT display. The CD5000 is praised for its reliable performance, clean sound, and practical features for both casual listening and professional audio work.
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The C-7030's signal-to-noise is 107 dB against the CD5000's 108 dB, its thd 0.003% against 0.004%, and its output impedance 600Ω against 1000Ω. Both share output voltage (2.0V RMS).
The C 515 BEE's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the CD5000's 108 dB, its thd 0.003% against 0.004%, its output voltage 2.2V RMS against 2.0V RMS, and its weight 3.52 kg (8 lbs) against 2.95 kg (7 lbs).
The GCD-700's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the CD5000's 108 dB, its thd 0.005% against 0.004%, its output voltage 2.5V RMS against 2.0V RMS, and its weight 6.8 kg (15 lbs) against 2.95 kg (7 lbs).
The CD73T's signal-to-noise is 112 dB against the CD5000's 108 dB, its thd 0.005% against 0.004%, its output voltage 2.2V RMS against 2.0V RMS, and its output impedance 150Ω against 1000Ω.
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