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In Reply to: Any users of the Marantz PMD340? posted by Sisman on September 22, 2003 at 04:19:56:
"Two reasons:First, it simply sounds great. When I compared it to the Rega Planet I thought it sounded better. After auditioning CDPs in the ~$1K price range I thought the Rega was the one to beat. A trusted friend of my suggested I try to compare his PMD-340 and the Planet. So while visiting him on vacation I did just that, borrowed one from the local hi-fi shack, needless to say I was hooked. It's not as laid back as the Rega, but not harsh. The 340 is very neutral, an all around great performer. Sounds almost as good as my highly modded MSB Link III w/ upsampling. I got mine for a steal at $600, no doubt the best money I have spent on an audio component.
Second, if you decide to upgrade your front end the 340 will make an awesome transport. It has a nice beefy cd mechanism and balanced digital out. The $100 difference between the 331 and 340 is the cd mechanism, it's a bit nicer on the 340, but everything else is the same."
I am quoting myself from the diyaudio forums. As far as this comment goes "You end up paying 400% more for a pair of rack ears", I definitely don't agree in this case, but I know what you mean. Yes it reads cd-r/cd-rws without a hitch. I can't comment on the Benchmark DAC, never used or listened to one.
Rob
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