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Overview

Give your music collection a dedicated place to shine with the Marantz CD 70. Combining precision disc playback, an upgraded DAC, and high-resolution USB audio, this player offers a straightforward foundation for an engaging stereo system.

Marantz HDAM circuitry and selectable digital filters support carefully tuned playback, while a dedicated headphone amplifier makes personal listening equally convenient. Its understated design complements a living room system or dedicated listening space. 

Key Features

  • CD and compatible CD-R/RW playback
  • Front USB-A connection for music files
  • HDAM and HDAM-SA2 circuitry
  • Selectable digital filters
  • Dedicated headphone output with volume control
  • Optical and coaxial digital outputs

Complete Technical Specifications

Playback and Audio Engineering

Specification Details
Product Type Stereo CD player
Disc Compatibility CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Data-CD Files MP3, WMA
USB File Formats FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, DSD
SACD Playback Not supported
Audio Circuitry HDAM / HDAM-SA2
DAC Upgraded high-performance DAC; chip model not specified
Clocking DAC master-clock design
Transformer Toroidal, per published specifications
Circuit Layout Symmetrical
Power Rectification Separate analog and digital circuits
Chassis Reinforcement Additional metal plate
Digital Filters Selectable for CD playback
Headphone Circuit HDAM-SA2 buffer
Playback Functions Repeat, random, 25-track programming

Measured CD Performance

Specification Details
Frequency Response 2Hz–20kHz
Dynamic Range 100dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 110dB
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.0016%
Channel Separation 98dB

Connections and Operation

Specification Details
Analog Output Stereo RCA
RCA Terminals Gold-plated
Optical Input / Output 0 / 1
Coaxial Input / Output 0 / 1
USB Front USB-A playback
Headphone Output Yes, with volume control
Remote Connection D-Bus
Digital Outputs Switchable off
Display VFD with dimmer/off
Remote RC006PMCD

Audio and connection specifications follow Marantz’s published documentation. 

Physical and Electrical

Specification Details
US Product-Page Finish Black
Additional Finish Listed on Information Sheet Silver-Gold; confirm availability
Front Panel Metal
Dimensions (W × H × D) 442 × 109 × 351mm
Dimensions (W × H × D) 17.40 × 4.29 × 13.82 inches
Weight 6.5kg / 14.3 lbs
Carton Dimensions (W × H × D) 522 × 190 × 469mm
Carton Weight 8.8kg / 19.4 lbs
Power Consumption 32W
Standby Consumption 0.3W
Power Cable Detachable
Auto Power-Off Yes

What’s Included

  • Marantz CD 70
  • Remote control and batteries
  • Audio cable
  • Remote connector cable
  • AC power cord
  • Quick Start Guide

Package contents and dimensions follow the manufacturer’s information sheet. 

Important Notes

External amplification and speakers are required and sold separately. DSD support refers to compatible USB files; the CD 70 does not play SACDs. It has no HEOS streaming or HDMI connection. Maximum USB sample rates and headphone output ratings are not specified in the retrieved product sheet and should be confirmed before publishing those figures. Silver-Gold availability should also be confirmed.

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Contact The Grid HiFi for pricing, availability, and personalized recommendations: (713) 218-8120.

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