FS - Marantz CD63 MkII KI

[Canetoad]

For sale is my Marantz CD63 MkII KI. Since I bought my first Squeezebox product it's been sitting in the loft. Since it's not being used I thought I'd sell it on to free up some funds for other things. :eyebrows:

Included is the remote and all original packaging. Sorry, I don't have the original manual and certificate. I thought I did but I can't find them. :scratch:

I'm the second owner and it is in perfect working order. It's also in very good condition cosmetically. I have had it playing in my bedroom system for the last week and it hasn't missed a beat. I was actually surprised at how good it sounded!

Having a sturdy platter mechanism it can also be used as a transport for an external DAC, having both toslink and coaxial digital outputs.

I'm asking £130 plus postage for this.

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[RichB]

I recently acquired the non KI version from a pal, bloody love this player.... I've stripped and cleaned the transport and fitted a Black Rhodium mains cable. Since i put it in my system the CDs which normally live in the cupboard have been gradually taking over the living room! I can only image the KI version performs better still with the extra bracing and tweaks, I'd agree its a good transport but I like the sound of mine on its own as a bit of a change from the Rega DAC.

They are a doddle to work on too for simple maintenance.

[morris_minor]

A 63/II was the last CD spinner I owned before going to Squeezebox players too. Fond memories of it - good sounding, well built and good looking (IMO). Good luck with the sale . .

[Canetoad]

Weekend bump. :)

[Alex_UK]

I only replaced mine with another KI after I wore it out - lasted me 12 years and who knows how many thousands of hours - I love these, and well worth the money if your pondering... :)

[Canetoad]

Bump.

[DSJR]

Loads of beneficial mods on Acoustica, since the original is a bit jitter prone. I believe mechs are still available too. Have a look at the clock first is my suggestion.

http://www.acoustica.org.uk/

The KI version of this player is a lively thing, but I remember the early pre KI model being quite sweet and self effacing. The later 66 OSE was somewhere in between IIRC

Well worth a punt at the price offered - box too :) At least the mechs can still be got 15 years on unless I'm very much mistaken!

[RobbieGong]

Lovely CD player IMO, sounds great and things like the display light dimmer and volume control are just great little touches. If I didn't already have one in my system, at £130 in this condition, this would be mine trust me on that. Check Google and drown in positive reviews. Remember this retailed at £500 ! ;)

[Canetoad]

Last bump before ebay. :)