HD-CD1
Description
Award-winning Marantz CD drive technology
High-quality playback from CD, CD R/RW
Support of MP3, AAC, WMA file playback
192kHz/24bit D/A conversion (CS4398) and accurate system clock
Best sound quality from CD and digital media files
Marantz proprietary HDAM-SA2 circuits Wider dynamic range with lower distortion for the output stage
Full discrete headphone amplifier with HDAM-SA2 and gain control
High-quality sound even from demanding headphones
Double layered bottom plate and rigid feet Eliminating interferences for purity of sound
Gold Plated L/R/Coax Outputs
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With lid fully opened 53 (w) x 49 (d) 59 (h) cms
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