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Users praise the Marantz DV6600 SACD player for its excellent digital audio performance, sharp video quality, and responsive operation, positioning it as a strong value at around $500–$700, though analog sound receives mixed feedback compared to rivals.
### Sound Quality
- Digital and bitstream audio: Frequently described as excellent, with superb detail retrieval, channel separation, and performance on SACD (stereo or multi-channel) and Redbook CDs; outperforms Denon 1920 in some reports.
- Analog audio: Solid but less holographic and warm than Toshiba SD900E or Cambridge Audio DV89; improves with video section off and break-in; good via 5.1 analog outs for SACD (no DSD/HDMI SACD output).
- SACD handling noted as strong in Pure Direct mode, with comprehensive controls for DVD-A/SACD (speaker size, levels, delays).
### Build Quality
- Lightweight but well-built for the price, with comprehensive, well-spaced rear connections (HDMI, 5.1 analog, component, SCART, coaxial); sleek chassis.
- Silent drive, outstanding error correction, and fast disc/menu response; no bugs or sluggishness reported.
### Reliability
- Highly reliable in reviews: No lip-sync issues (unlike Denon 1920), debugged firmware, and problem-free operation across formats; one user notes Denon 1920 "fried" in storm but favors Marantz/Oppo alternatives.
- Longevity implied positively, with no widespread failure complaints in discussions.
### Strengths
- Versatile universal player (SACD, DVD-A, DVD video) with top-tier video (razor-sharp, great colors/black levels, Faroudja processing, HDMI upscaling).
- Price/performance leader; beats Denon 1920/Cambridge DV89 in video/digital audio; responsive and silent.
- Good SACD via analog outs; pairs well with amps like Grado/HeadRoom.
### Weaknesses
- Analog sound flatter/less warm than some competitors (e.g., Toshiba, Cambridge).
- No SACD/DSD over HDMI (analog outs only for multi-channel SACD); limits compatibility with receivers lacking 5.1 analog inputs.
- No video controls or 1080p upscaling; not as smooth as higher-end Marantz like 8260.
### Overall Reputation
Communities view it as a highly recommended, bug-free universal player excelling in video/digital audio and value, ideal for mixed movie/music use (60/40 split noted); upgrade path suggested to Oppo or higher Marantz for HDMI SACD/full analog warmth.
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