Marantz CD 70 CD Player Refined Disc Playback with High-Resolution USB Audio The Marantz CD 70 brings decades of award-winning disc-player engineering into a refined modern source component designed for dedicated music listening. Combining HDAM-SA2 analogue circuitry, a high-performance DAC with DAC Master Clock Design, USB-A high-resolution playback and a dedicated headphone amplifier, the CD 70 is built to reveal the detail, warmth and musical character within your collection. From treasured CDs to high-resolution digital files, every source passes through a carefully engineered signal path designed to preserve clarity, dynamics and tonal balance. Made for the Music You Keep Coming Back To A great disc player does more than read data accurately. It should preserve the timing, texture and emotion that make a recording worth returning to. The CD 70 has been designed around that philosophy. Whether rediscovering a favourite album from your shelves or listening to a newly released recording, the CD 70 delivers the natural, engaging presentation associated with Marantz. Its versatility also extends beyond Compact Disc. A front-panel USB-A connection supports high-resolution digital playback, allowing FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC and DSD files to benefit from the same carefully developed DAC and analogue output circuitry. Signature Marantz Sound The CD 70 incorporates Marantz's proprietary HDAM-SA2 Hyper Dynamic Amplifier Modules within its analogue output and headphone stages. Designed as an alternative to conventional integrated operational amplifiers, HDAM circuitry provides a fast, wide-bandwidth signal path engineered for low noise and precise transient response. A toroidal power transformer, carefully selected audio components, separate analogue and digital rectifier circuits and a symmetrical circuit layout further support clean signal delivery. Together, these technologies help the CD 70 produce an open, detailed and balanced presentation that remains engaging across long listening sessions. High-Performance DAC with Master Clock Design Digital-to-analogue conversion is handled by a high-performance DAC supported by DAC Master Clock Design. By carefully managing the clocking and conversion stages, Marantz aims to reduce timing errors and preserve greater accuracy throughout digital playback. The CD 70 achieves a specified 110dB signal-to-noise ratio, 100dB dynamic range, 0.0016% total harmonic distortion and 98dB channel separation. A selectable digital filter for CD playback also allows listeners to fine-tune the presentation to suit their preference. USB-A High-Resolution Audio Playback The front-panel USB-A input allows compatible storage devices to be connected directly to the CD 70. Supported high-resolution formats include: FLAC WAV AIFF ALAC DSD This gives the CD 70 a broader role within a modern hi-fi system, allowing both physical discs and high-resolution digital libraries to be played through the same DAC and analogue output stage. Metadata support assists with navigation when compatible files and devices are used. Dedicated Headphone Amplifier The CD 70 also features a dedicated headphone amplifier using an HDAM-SA2 output buffer. Front-panel headphone volume control makes private listening straightforward, allowing the CD 70 to function as a complete personal listening source without requiring a separate headphone amplifier. The dedicated circuit is designed to retain the same clarity, control and musical character found through the main analogue outputs. Built for CD Collections At its core, the CD 70 remains a dedicated Compact Disc player. It supports: CD CD-R/RW MP3 WMA Programme playback of up to 25 tracks, repeat playback and random playback provide useful control for everyday listening. For listeners with an established physical music collection, the CD 70 offers a modern way to continue enjoying those recordings through a carefully engineered dedicated source. Flexible System Connectivity The CD 70 provides both analogue and digital outputs, making it easy to integrate with a wide range of amplifiers and digital systems. Connectivity includes: Gold-plated stereo RCA analogue outputs Optical digital output Coaxial digital output Front USB-A input Front headphone output Marantz D-Bus system connection The digital outputs can also be disabled when not required, helping simplify operation when using the CD 70 primarily through its internal DAC and analogue stage. Premium Marantz Construction The CD 70 combines careful internal engineering with the familiar visual language of Marantz hi-fi components. Its metal front panel, porthole-inspired display area and clean control layout give the player a refined appearance designed to complement matching Marantz electronics. Additional construction details include chassis reinforcement and carefully separated analogue and digital circuitry to help reduce unwanted vibration and electrical interference. Available in Black and Silver-Gold, the CD 70 integrates easily into both contemporary and traditional hi-fi systems. Key Features High-performance DAC with DAC Master Clock Design HDAM-SA2 analogue output circuitry Dedicated HDAM-SA2 headphone amplifier Toroidal power transformer Separate analogue and digital rectifier circuits Symmetrical circuit layout High-grade and customised audio components CD and CD-R/RW playback MP3 and WMA disc compatibility Front-panel USB-A high-resolution playback FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC and DSD support Selectable digital filter for CD playback 25-track programme playback Repeat and random playback Gold-plated stereo RCA outputs Optical digital output Coaxial digital output Digital output disable function Front headphone output with volume control VFD display with dimmer and off function D-Bus system integration Remote control included Specifications Features Specification Details CD Compatibility CD / CD-R/RW / WMA / MP3 SA-CD Compatibility No USB-A Playback Formats FLAC / WAV / AIFF / ALAC / DSD Metadata Support ID3 Tag / WMA Meta Tag / AAC Metadata DAC High-Performance DAC Clocking DAC Master Clock Design HDAM HDAM / HDAM-SA2 Power Transformer Toroidal High-Grade Audio Components Yes Customised Components Yes Symmetrical Circuit Layout Yes Separate Analogue / Digital Rectifier Circuits Yes Chassis Reinforcement Extra Metal Plate Selectable Digital Filter Yes – CD Mode Digital Output Off Yes Headphone Amplifier Yes – HDAM-SA2 Buffer Headphone Volume Control Yes Display VFD with Dimmer / Off D-Bus Yes Playback Specification Details Programme Play Up to 25 Tracks Repeat Play Yes Random Play Yes Inputs & Outputs Specification Details Analogue Outputs 2-Channel RCA, Gold-Plated Optical Digital Output 1 Coaxial Digital Output 1 Front USB-A Yes Headphone Output Yes – Front Panel Performance Specification Details Frequency Response 2Hz–20kHz Dynamic Range 100dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio 110dB Total Harmonic Distortion 0.0016% Channel Separation 98dB General Specification Details Available Colours Black / Silver-Gold Metal Front Panel Yes Remote Control RC006PMCD Power Consumption 32W Standby Consumption 0.3W Auto Power Off Yes Detachable Power Cable Yes Dimensions – W × D × H 442 × 351 × 109mm Weight 6.5kg
