Hi guys,

Bad news. It seems most Marantz products such as PM6005, PM8005, NA8005, CD6005 and SA8005 headphone output are not designed for the popular Senheiser HD650.

The sound is clean + clear + some bass, but no taste nor musical signature. Basically its headphone output has no soul at all. After spent few minutes on few tracks, it feel like the world became grey and lifeless. For those in depression, avoid trying as you might commit suicide later... 

Not to disappoint you guys... Just sharing my negative experiences, which is a great disappointment for me. I did not expect 8005 series to be this bad.

For headphone lover, go to other solution. Even Rm1k+ mobile media player like Fiio X5ii sound better.

Hi guys,

Bad news. It seems most Marantz products such as PM6005, PM8005, NA8005, CD6005 and SA8005 headphone output are not designed for the popular Senheiser HD650.

The sound is clean + clear + some bass, but no taste nor musical signature. Basically its headphone output has no soul at all. After spent few minutes on few tracks, it feel like the world became grey and lifeless. For those in depression, avoid trying as you might commit suicide later... 

Not to disappoint you guys... Just sharing my negative experiences, which is a great disappointment for me. I did not expect 8005 series to be this bad.

For headphone lover, go to other solution. Even Rm1k+ mobile media player like Fiio X5ii sound better.

I think it's a no-brainer; I would never have thought that people will use the 8005 to drive HD650, it's better to get a dedicated headphone amp.

Anyway those are not really meant for headphone. Is mainly for hifi

I think it's a no-brainer; I would never have thought that people will use the 8005 to drive HD650, it's better to get a dedicated headphone amp.

Some amateur picture of mine... No special lighting. Just handheld and shoot with available light.

Btw, this beast is heavy... 

Too bad it does not have USB output

Just curious under what condition we need USB output? 

Well if I want to use the player just purely for playback. Than USB output to external DAC

never thought of that...

Is there any player with USB output beside computer? 

Btw, one thing I dislike about NA8005. The more I used it... And with certain demo tracks... I felt like... My PM6005 being the bottleneck especially certain tracks with really low solid punch, which my PM6005 felt like not eating breakfast and go to work 

never thought of that...

Is there any player with USB output beside computer? 

Btw, one thing I dislike about NA8005. The more I used it... And with certain demo tracks... I felt like... My PM6005 being the bottleneck especially certain tracks with really low solid punch, which my PM6005 felt like not eating breakfast and go to work 

Well there are some players that has USB output. Maybe the this 2 do not match

PM6005 memang lack a bit in driving floorstander 

It is like Toyota Camry with only 1.8 liter engine. Can still drive daily... But when going uphill abit (like lower freq bass), you know lack of power. I tried the PM8005, really good and solid.... Sound like 2.5 liter engine... Hahaha...

Well you already know the answer

Hahaha.... 

Well, knowing is useless without the cash... 

Do hope Marantz do some aggressive promotion during KLIAV... Something like RM3k for the PM8005 will be nice. I am sure it will sell well.    Or at least for the first 10 customers... Or to reward loyal Marantz customer like me (I have 3 Marantz amp + 1 network player). 

Any more loyal Marantz supporter here than me? 

Here are some items and its retail price excluding 6% GST

SR5010 : RM4,459
PM6005 : RM2,809
CD6005 : RM2,539
PM8005 : RM7,749 (at this price range, there are many better amps out there)
AV7702 processor : RM10,349

Oh man. The price for 5010, can get higher end Yammy AVR already.

Thank anyway.