Marantz Model 70 Amplifier and Marantz CD 70 CD Player

Marantz CD 70 CD Player

The CD70 is a CD-only player (not SACD) with a front-loading tray mechanism. Decoding is handled by an ESS SABRE ES9020Q DAC, which, as it happens, is the same one found in the Model 70 amplifier. Analog output is available via unbalanced RCA outputs, or digitally via optical and coaxial SPDIF connections. In keeping with Marantz tradition, this unit also features a 6.35 mm headphone jack.

Since the DAC chipset is capable of handling sampling rates well above those actually required for CDs, it is possible to read higher-resolution files via a USB-A connection on the front panel in WAV/FLAC/ALAC/AIFF formats, with native DSD support up to 5.6 MHz. In practice, however, this interesting feature is undermined by the cumbersome interface, which makes navigating through the folders and subfolders stored on a USB drive, to put it mildly, a hassle. In comparison, any low-cost streamer It’s definitely more convenient to use. This feature is likely designed for those who want to set up a sequential playlist and start it without any further fuss. The CD70 is also equipped with analog output stages based on HDAM+HDAM-SA2 technology and uses a low-phase-noise clock that minimizes the harmful effects of jitter. All of this results in a tangible improvement in performance compared to the previous CD6007 model.

The combination of the Marantz Model 70 integrated amplifier and the Model 70 CD player can be controlled with the same remote control as the rest of the system, and when placed together, they have a decidedly elegant appearance thanks to the manufacturer’s attention to detail. New Marantz design language. A stylistic approach that, I am certain, will win over the hearts of the brand’s enthusiasts and all those who refuse to accept the idea that Hi-Fi must be confined within a single, small (and generic) chassis (or rather, box). And if you add a fine turntable to the system, the setup takes on a character and personality that cannot fail to impress. A contemporary blend that simultaneously conveys a sense of tradition.

Returning to the CD70 player, it goes without saying that it can be used with any non-Marantz amplifier.