6000 LE original RRP £300 much better build
More detailed sound. When this was released the magazines said it was a bad idea, as it was so good that it wasn't worth paying the extra for the £500 KI version anymore!
If they are going at the same money the CD6000 is the better buy. PS Ive seen the 6000 for £200 is it less than that?
Well - just ordered one. Gold CD6000 OSE LE Brand new + delivered for £150
Will be paired with a PM7200 and B&W 602's with Atlas Equator Interconnect. Hopefully it won't be excessively bright which is my main concern with this setup!
I wouldn't have thought so as I don't consider the 7200 to be an excessively bright amp. The 6000 is a good bit of kit (I had a KI until my boss relented and sold me his Audio Note), the build quality in particular is exceptional for a £300 player. £150 is a steal.
Of course your Marantz logos won't be exactly the same
I have an SR4200 reciever too which I guess was fromt he same time the 6000 was released?
Will look near enough
I wasnt especially going for one make setup either - it just kinda happened as the ones that seemed best value and sound to me have always been same make All in gold too, just need to get an atacama equinox rack now for them
Very pleased with it so far, loads more detail and power compared to using my dvd player for source. Has played 5 different types of cdr recorded in both dao and tao no problems
One thing I am curious about though is the sepereate volume control on the CD player? What level is it best to set this at? I was assuming a lowish - mid level then use amp for volume?
Set the CD volume to max (ie no restriction on output) and then let your amp do the controlling. Think of it like those nasty resistor volume controls on in the ear headphones.