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<\/a><\/p>\nI must say I was impressed by the weight of the box and already starting to form a attachment to this product.<\/p>\n
Top opened and now reveals a glimpse of what’s to come…<\/p>\n First impressions, well what can I say after 35 years in this industry this Marzantz<\/strong> was moving quickly to the top of my list.<\/p>\n Time to connect some sounds via my iPhone 6. I played a whole host of music ranging from Alternative, Classical, Dance, Electronic, Jazz, Metal, Pop and even some Rock. Overall I was very impressed, sound was warm with smooth controlled Bass with the highs nicely balanced.<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> Headphones used for this testing was the B&W P5 Series 2<\/strong>, or though I did also try the Beyerdynamic DT880-600’s and they also where very nice, but obviously a very different sound between the two of them.<\/p>\n I must say I’m not one to go into too much detail, as I do prefer people to listen for themselves rather than solely relying on opinions and reviews. In saying that, reading and feedback is good, as a guide but still remember it is just that my or someone else’s opinion, so still try and listen before you purchase any fine audio product.<\/p>\n Now in summing up on these two mighty fine products my Opinion<\/strong> as follows;<\/p>\n Marantz HD-DAC1<\/strong><\/p>\n Yes this is a costly product but if you can, a worthy purchase with a stack of features and power to boot.<\/p>\n Would I buy this? a most definite YES. Really enjoyed using this product and sounds truly amazing.<\/p>\n Overall Score \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 9<\/strong><\/p>\n Scores in Detail<\/p>\n Value \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9<\/p>\n Sound Quality\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9<\/p>\n Design\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10<\/p>\n Build Quality\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10<\/p>\n Features\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9<\/p>\n Spec Sheet:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/manuals\/Marantz\/HD-DAC1_spec%20sheet.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n Owners Manual:\u00a0<\/strong>http:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/manuals\/Marantz\/HD-DAC1%20Owner%20Manual%20-%20English.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n More information on this Marantz HD-DAC1: <\/strong>http:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/product-search.php?keyword=dac1&category=&brand=&search=<\/a><\/p>\n Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2<\/strong><\/p>\n Now these are just amazing, clean attention to detail, vocals well balanced, bass strong and tight and by far the most comfortable. I have been playing around with headphones as far back as I can remember, and these I now have, and won’t be giving up anytime soon. I might add of all the headphones I have taken home and asked my wife’s opinion, these where the only ones that got “when do I get a SET?” Well there’s always tomorrow \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n Overall Score \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 9.5<\/strong><\/p>\n Scores in Detail<\/p>\n Value \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9<\/p>\n Sound Quality\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9.5<\/p>\n Design\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10<\/p>\n Build Quality\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10<\/p>\n More information on this Bowers & Wilkins P5 Series 2: <\/strong>http:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/product-search.php?keyword=P5+Series+2&category=&brand=&search=<\/a><\/p>\n Now, another cool option is the below upgrade cable<\/p>\n gotor\u00ae OCC Upgrade Cable Cord For B&W Bowers & Wilkins P5 P7 Headphones (P7)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n