Marantz CD 70 CD Player with High-Performance DAC and USB Playback The Marantz CD 70 is a dedicated CD player combining a high-performance DAC, Marantz HDAM-SA2 circuitry, high-resolution USB-A playback and a discrete headphone amplifier for customers who want to keep a disc collection central to a modern hi-fi system. The whole point here is simple: the CD 70 is built around physical-disc playback, but it is not limited to discs. The front USB-A connection also handles high-resolution files from suitable storage, giving a focused two-channel system another useful digital source without turning the player into a network streamer. It is a natural visual and system partner for the Marantz MODEL 70, while its analogue RCA, optical and coaxial outputs make it straightforward to use with a wide range of integrated amplifiers, receivers and external digital-to-analogue converters. Dedicated CD Playback Built for listeners who still value a properly integrated disc source. The CD 70 plays standard CDs and compatible CD-R/RW discs, including MP3 and WMA files. A DAC master-clock design, symmetrical circuit layout, separate rectifier circuits for analogue and digital sections, selected components and chassis reinforcement are used to reduce unwanted noise and vibration around the audio circuitry. That matters because a CD player is more than a transport mechanism. Clocking, power-supply design, conversion and analogue output stages all affect how effectively the player fits into the rest of the system. High-Resolution USB-A Playback A practical second source for stored digital music. The front USB-A input supports FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC and DSD playback from compatible USB storage. This gives the CD 70 a useful role for customers who have a local music library but do not need app-based streaming, Wi-Fi or multi-room features built into the player. The USB connection is for media playback from compatible storage rather than USB audio from a computer. High-Performance DAC and HDAM Circuitry Digital conversion and analogue output are treated as part of one source component. The CD 70 uses an upgraded high-performance DAC with Marantz HDAM and HDAM-SA2 circuitry, high-grade components and gold-plated analogue output sockets. Two selectable digital filters allow the presentation to be adjusted to suit the system and listener preference. The player can feed an amplifier through its stereo analogue outputs or operate as a transport through optical or coaxial digital output when an external DAC is preferred. Dedicated Headphone Listening Private listening without adding another box to the system. A front headphone output is supported by a dedicated HDAM-SA2 buffer amplifier and its own level control. This is useful for late-night listening or a compact source-and-headphone setup, while the main analogue and digital outputs remain available for the wider hi-fi system. System Integration and Matching Simple connections and a focused role. The rear panel provides stereo RCA analogue output, optical digital output, coaxial digital output and Marantz D-Bus system control. There are no digital inputs, HDMI connections, Bluetooth, HEOS or network-streaming functions. That focused specification makes sense when streaming is already handled elsewhere or when the customer wants a dedicated disc player rather than another all-in-one platform. Available Variants Finish Model Defining Difference Black CD 70 Black front panel and chassis treatment Silver-Gold CD 70 Silver-Gold front panel and matching chassis treatment The playback, output and performance specification is shared between finishes. Key Features Dedicated CD and CD-R/RW playback MP3 and WMA playback from compatible recordable discs High-resolution USB-A playback USB support for FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC and DSD High-performance digital-to-analogue converter DAC master-clock design Marantz HDAM and HDAM-SA2 circuitry Selectable digital filters Stereo analogue RCA output Optical and coaxial digital outputs Dedicated headphone output with level control Symmetrical circuit layout and reinforced chassis Black and Silver-Gold finishes Specifications Specification Details Product Type CD player with USB media playback Model Marantz CD 70 Disc Compatibility CD and CD-R/RW Disc File Playback WMA and MP3 SACD Playback No Front USB-A Yes USB File Support FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC and DSD Analogue Output 1 x stereo RCA Digital Outputs 1 x optical and 1 x coaxial Headphone Output Yes, with level control Frequency Response 2Hz-20kHz Dynamic Range 100dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio 110dB Total Harmonic Distortion 0.0016% Channel Separation 98dB Remote Control RC006PMCD Finishes Black and Silver-Gold Dimensions (W x D x H) 442 x 351 x 109mm Weight 6.5kg Detailed Technical Specifications For those who like to drag out all the useful bits View full technical specifications Disc and File Playback CD: Supported CD-R/RW: Supported SACD: Not supported Disc file playback: WMA and MP3 Program play: Up to 25 tracks Repeat and random play: Supported USB Playback Connection: Front USB-A Supported formats: FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC and DSD Computer USB audio: Not supported Audio Design DAC master-clock design: Yes HDAM circuitry: HDAM and HDAM-SA2 Power transformer: Toroidal Separate analogue and digital rectifier circuits: Yes Symmetrical circuit layout: Yes Chassis reinforcement: Additional metal base plate Selectable CD filters: Yes Digital output off: Yes Outputs and Control Analogue output: Gold-plated stereo RCA Optical digital output: 1 Coaxial digital output: 1 Headphone output: Yes Headphone level control: Yes D-Bus system control: Yes Display: VFD with dimmer and off functions Measured Performance Frequency response: 2Hz-20kHz Dynamic range: 100dB Signal-to-noise ratio: 110dB Total harmonic distortion: 0.0016% Channel separation: 98dB Power and Physical Specifications Power consumption: 32W Standby consumption: 0.3W Auto power off: Yes Detachable power cable: Yes Dimensions (W x D x H): 442 x 351 x 109mm Weight: 6.5kg Remote: RC006PMCD Finishes: Black and Silver-Gold Important Notes The CD 70 plays CDs and compatible CD-R/RW media; it does not play SACD. The front USB-A input is for compatible storage media, not USB audio from a computer. There are no digital inputs, HDMI, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet or HEOS Built-in. Use the stereo analogue output for the CD 70's internal DAC, or optical/coaxial output when connecting to an external DAC. Leave reasonable ventilation space and avoid stacking it directly above hot-running amplification. The Audio Experts Take The CD 70 makes a lot of sense for a customer who still owns and uses a proper CD collection but wants the player to fit naturally into a current hi-fi system. Its USB-A playback broadens the source options without forcing network streaming or app control into the product. It is an especially tidy match for the Marantz MODEL 70, but there is nothing proprietary about the core audio connection. Use analogue RCA into a conventional amplifier, or feed an external DAC through optical or coaxial output. What we like here is the clear role. This is a dedicated disc and local-file player with useful headphone capability, not a streaming platform wearing a disc tray. 📦 Available in Black and Silver-Gold 🛡 Full Australian warranty 📍 Contact The Audio Experts for current availability and system matching
