I love my Marantz CD player, and its new upgraded version was just unveiled — and the matching amp with aptX Bluetooth, HDMI and MM phono looks irresistible too
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Marantz refreshing affordable hi-fi with Bluetooth, HDMI, and phono in one stack shows legacy formats and streaming can coexist as a single purchase decision. For consumer hardware teams, the bar is now hybrid-by-default—design for nostalgia and modern connectivity in the same chassis.
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