- Marantz introduces replacements for the acclaimed PM6007 and CD6007 amplifiers and CD players
- The amplifier has HDMI ARC and high-quality Bluetooth streaming, plus MM phono input
- From $750 / £499 / AU$1000
One of the things I love about quality hi-fi is that it is often made to be a pleasure for both the eyes and ears. The new Marantz Model 70 integrated amplifier and CD 70 CD player definitely fall into that category – I think they look impressive.
I’m probably a little biased because my CD player is a Marantz (the CD6007 that this one makes obsolete, no less) and I love it dearly. But both new models promise great substance that will suit your style.
The Model 70 and CD 70 are the successors to the acclaimed PM6007 and the aforementioned CD6007, and Marantz promises that both will offer what the brand calls its signature “warm, detailed and deeply musical” sound.
But there are important improvements that should make this new generation an even more luxurious listen.
Marantz Model 70 and CD 70: key features and prices
The Marantz Model 70 is an integrated amplifier with HDMI ARC and Bluetooth, the latter offering transmission and reception via aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, AAC and SBC. In addition to the usual audio connections, there are preamp and subwoofer outputs.
The 50-watt Class A/B amplifier features an improved topology with an improved power supply and larger toroidal transformer, which Marantz says offers greater dynamic expression, better speaker control and greater authority in all types of speakers. Includes a high-quality MM phono stage for your turntable and a high-performance ES Saber DAC for digital audio sources.
The Marantz CD 70 features the same DAC as the Model 70 plus additional proprietary HDAM (High Definition Amplifier Module) circuitry to deliver “detailed, expressive and emotionally engaging compact disc playback, extracting every nuance from treasured music collections,” says Marantz. There’s a USB-A port on the front for your digital files and support for high-resolution formats including FLAC HD, ALAC, AIFF and DSD.
As with the 70 amp model, the circuitry has been optimized to reduce noise and preserve detail; There’s an improved power supply, “strategically deployed” copper hardware, and a double-layer chassis base with rigid insulation feet.
Like their predecessors, the Model 70 and CD 70 are not terribly expensive. The official price for the CD 70 compact disc player is $750 / £499 / AU$1,000, while the Model 70 integrated amplifier is £749 / AU$1,455 (no US price was given, but based on price differences for the CD 70 in the UK and Australia, we’d assume around $1,100).
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