# The end of an era: the Marantz CD6000 series is one of modern hi-fi’s greatest hits – we look back through the evolution of this budget CD player range over the past two decades

> Marantz's newest CD player, the CD 70, continues the brand's long-held reputation of making entry-level disc spinners that hit the mark, with a performance brimming with insight, power and clarity, and a solid build…

- **Source:** [Whathifi](https://www.whathifi.com/hi-fi/cd-players/the-end-of-an-era-the-marantz-cd6000-series-is-one-of-modern-hi-fis-greatest-hits-we-look-back-through-the-evolution-of-this-budget-cd-player-range-over-the-past-two-decades?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a7f33ab0f3758630407ee57)
- **Published:** 2026-08-14
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #marantz #cd6000 #player #series #budget #decades #entry #evolution
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