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Marantz Professional CDR-500?

Whats the deal with the Marantz Professional CDR-500?
says that it records on CDR/CD-RW and computer CD's intended for CD burners used with desktop PC's. How is this possible, and are you able to use these computer CD's in other CD players for playback? The unit looks pretty nice and it has some nice features. I'm looking for responses from others who have seen this thing or have any hands on experience using one.

Thanks.
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musicdoc
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Oops! Curse that "refresh" button!
musicdoc
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Dekay - my previous player was a Linn Genki. It's a pretty good player in it's own right, but the Marantz has a more relaxed, smooth, and detailed sound to my ears (via Tara Air2). Of course I went with Sedond-endorsed tube preamp at approximately the same time, so YMMV. I think that the higher quality pre would more likely show the shortcomings of the Marantz, were it the case. Happy Listening, -John
musicdoc
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I've had one of these units for about 4 months or so, and can heartily endorse it. Recording is painless either CD-->CD or from an analog source. Playback from either CDRs or "redbook" CDs is surprisingly good (after about 50 hrs break-in), besting my previous CD player (list $1700).
musicdoc
320 posts
 
Dekay - my previous player was a Linn Genki. It's a pretty good player in it's own right, but the Marantz has a more relaxed, smooth, and detailed sound to my ears (via Tara Air2). Of course I went with Sedond-endorsed tube preamp at approximately the same time, so YMMV. I think that the higher quality pre would more likely show the shortcomings of the Marantz, were it the case. Happy Listening, -John
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