{"product_id":"marantz-cd-70-cd-player","title":"Marantz CD 70 CD Player","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMarantz CD 70 CD Player with High-Performance DAC and USB Playback\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDedicated CD Playback\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for listeners who still value a properly integrated disc source.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Resolution USB-A Playback\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA practical second source for stored digital music.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe USB connection is for media playback from compatible storage rather than USB audio from a computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Performance DAC and HDAM Circuitry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital conversion and analogue output are treated as part of one source component.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDedicated Headphone Listening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrivate listening without adding another box to the system.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSystem Integration and Matching\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimple connections and a focused role.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Variants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDefining Difference\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCD 70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack front panel and chassis treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver-Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCD 70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver-Gold front panel and matching chassis treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe playback, output and performance specification is shared between finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated CD and CD-R\/RW playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMP3 and WMA playback from compatible recordable discs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-resolution USB-A playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB support for FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC and DSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-performance digital-to-analogue converter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDAC master-clock design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarantz HDAM and HDAM-SA2 circuitry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelectable digital filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereo analogue RCA output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical and coaxial digital outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated headphone output with level control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymmetrical circuit layout and reinforced chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack and Silver-Gold finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCD player with USB media playback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarantz CD 70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisc Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCD and CD-R\/RW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisc File Playback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWMA and MP3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSACD Playback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront 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