Thanks for the photos. Looks like you are testing the structural integrity of the CX-1000 and the cd player by stacking them under the MX-1000!
structural integrity?? good point but no, not in that photo,
....but in this one:
WARNING!
do not operate your equipment this way and do not try this at home!
World record atempted by professionals (numb-nut = me) for exhibition purpose and bragging rights!
OTHER REASONS:
Why not?
DISCLAIMER:
No Yamahas were hurt during the photoshoot. Definetly no Marantz products were harmed either!
FWIW,
The CX pre is structurally stronger than the MX amp.
The CDX is structurally stronger than the CX pre and heavier
The Marantz SR-9600 receiver is a monster and in a different league in terms of chassis sturdiness when compared to any of these 80' Yamahas
Not even the smallest misalignment on the chassis of any of these components, albeit, they did not stay in this configuration for more than a few mins it took me to place them and take the photo.
As far as the first photos, I never operate any of my equipment stacked...EVER. Not concerned that much because of the structural integrity, since they can easily operate stacked from that perspective, but because of their thermal integrity since they would be slowly backing each other to death if operated stacked.
That CX pre can get very hot, and unlike the superb cooling the MX has, the pre is completely enclosed. That setup was also intended for a photoshoot only, with no load attached to the amp and did not last for more than a few minutes it took me to take few photos.