Marantz CD 70 – Refined CD & Hi-Res USB Playback

The Marantz CD 70 reintroduces the pure joy of the disc for the modern listener, pairing decades of award-winning CD engineering with a contemporary full-width design. Built around the same high-performance DAC found in the MODEL 70 and Marantz's proprietary HDAM circuitry, it turns every album into a detailed, expressive and emotionally engaging performance—brought to you by Soundium.

Key Features

• MODEL 70-grade DAC with HDAM circuitry: The same high-performance converter and proprietary discrete op-amps deliver a wide, musical soundstage
• Hi-Res USB-A playback: Play FLAC HD, ALAC, AIFF, WAV and DSD files straight from a USB drive on the front panel
• Discrete HDAM-SA2 headphone amplifier: Adjustable gain and automatic headphone detection for immersive private listening
• Precision Master Clock design: Low-jitter timing keeps digital playback clean, focused and natural
• Reinforced low-noise construction: Upgraded power supply, double-layered chassis base, rigid isolation feet and copper hardware reduce vibration and interference
• Flexible connectivity: Gold-plated RCA analog output plus optical and coaxial digital outputs for any system

Customer Benefits

The CD 70 makes it effortless to rediscover a treasured CD collection and to enjoy high-resolution files with the same care. Marantz's Sound Master tuning shapes a warm, involving character that flatters every genre, while the built-in headphone amp lets you lose yourself in the detail late at night. Clean controls, a legible display and a beautifully engineered chassis make it a joy to live with for years.

Quick Specs

• Playable discs: CD, CD-R/RW (MP3, WMA, AAC)
• USB-A formats: FLAC HD, ALAC, AIFF, WAV, DSD
• Frequency response: 2 Hz – 20 kHz
• Total harmonic distortion: 0.0016%
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 110 dB
• Dynamic range: 100 dB
• Outputs: RCA analog, optical & coaxial digital, headphone
• Dimensions (W × H × D): 44.2 × 10.9 × 35.1 cm
• Weight: 6.5 kg
• Power consumption: 32 W (0.3 W standby)

What's in the Box

• 1 × Marantz CD 70 CD player
• 1 × IR remote control (with batteries)
• 1 × AC power cord
• 1 × Quick start guide

Ideal For

Music lovers building a refined stereo system who want the ritual of the disc plus modern hi-res USB flexibility—an ideal partner for the Marantz MODEL 70 and other quality integrated amplifiers.

Compatibility

Connects to any stereo amplifier via gold-plated RCA output, feeds an external DAC or receiver through optical or coaxial digital out, and drives headphones directly from the front panel.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• ✅ MODEL 70-grade DAC and HDAM sound in an entry-level classic
• ✅ Plays CDs and hi-res USB files with a capable headphone amp
• ✅ Solid, low-resonance build with timeless Marantz styling

⚠️ Cons:

• ⚠️ No network streaming or Bluetooth—pure disc and USB focus
• ⚠️ Plays CDs only, not SACD

Timeless design, reimagined for today: the Marantz CD 70 is a CD player to fall in love with your music all over again. Discover it—along with the matching MODEL 70 amplifier—at Soundium.