The new version of the K2 is all gain with no pain – if only that pesky Cyrus CD 6 SE wasn't around...
Clean-cut Norwegian CD player with a fluid sound and more affordable price, but the competition is tough
A beautiful object, beautifully made – though it’s not without certain aural shortcomings
The Kandy K2 CD player is well worth a listen, but the competition is tough
Big, bold and to many ears we suspect beautiful, it’s very deserving of some serious consideration
Thoroughly likeable in most ways and admirable in some, but a lack of bottom-end rigour hampers the big Marantz
A great-sounding combination that just needs a little extra bite to become a total all-rounder
A fine player that offers detail and refinement, but one hard-nosed tune will leave it unsteady on its feet
Slick and stylish, this pricey player is near flawless, but for three grand it should be perfect
Marantz is keeping up its tradition of building superb CD players with the introduction of the CD6003