Win one of four Marantz M-CR502s!

Closes 24 MAR 2010

Sometimes we get asked how we decide what goes into our Top 10 pages, and how we choose what order the products should lie in. It’s simple, really: it’s about the performance-to-cost ratio – the same ratio that defines most real-world purchases. And on that basis, we reckon the M-CR502 out-performs everything on the market.

First and foremost, Marantz’s baby sounds brilliant, reproducing crisp and accurate but still weighty audio. There are twin 50W amplifiers, and the CD player is easily a match for many separates spinners. It’ll make your CDs sing – even if they’re über-minimalist ambient techno.

The ’502 can also handle CD-R/RWs and MP3 and WMA-encoded discs, and packs high-quality DAB, FM and AM tuners. A matching iPod dock is available, but you could just as easily use the fascia-mounted 3.5mm and USB sockets.  

Of course, even the best stereo won’t sound much cop unless it’s connected to some decent speakers. Marantz’s optional LS-502s are the perfect match with plenty of drive, attack and excitement, and the gloss finish matches the top of the main unit. And the best bit? Well, that’s 
the fact that we have four M-CR502/LS-502 systems to give away, each worth £600.

For more information on the M-CR502 and Marantz’s other audio equipment, check out www.marantz.com