13/05/2010 Marantz Pearl amp and CD player.

Tagged under Hi-Fi, Ken Ishiwata, Marantz, Marantz Pearl
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We have been carrying the Marantz ‘Pearl’ series for some time now. This range consists of a CD player and an integrated amplifier, and is a limited edition release to mark the anniversary of Ken Ishiwata’s 30 year anniversary at Marantz.

I believe that the conclusion from a recent British review sums up the product very well:

‘Ken Ishiwata’s thirty year long tenure at Marantz has been a fruitful one, and the KI Pearl system shows why. These are sophisticated Hi-Fi separates, carefully designed, beautifully built, and very cleverly voiced to deliver the musical – as apposed to Hi-Fi – goods, regardless of what type of music you care to feed in. They’re excellent on their own, but I’d suggest that the whole of the system is greater than the sum of the separates; together the Pearls really fly. A wonderful combination to behold, and excellent value too, my only criticism is that they’ll not be around as long as their creator: those five hundred units are soon to go.”

I have also recently come across a video of Ken discussing the products in person – it’s worth a look.

If you are in the market for a very good quality amp and/or CD player, and if you (like me) appreciate both build quality and performance, these should be on your short list. These are products that will stand the test of time!

The KI Pearl amplifier and CD player sell for $4,999 each.

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