Description
Step back into the golden age of digital audio with the Marantz CD-40. More than just a CD player, this vintage gem embodies the craftsmanship and musicality that made Marantz a household name among hi-fi lovers. Its smooth, organic sound — courtesy of the iconic Philips TDA1541 DAC — brings out depth and character in every recording, transforming standard CDs into a truly immersive experience. With its understated design, solid build, and unmistakably rich Marantz tonality, the CD-40 isn’t just a player; it’s a piece of audio history. Perfect for collectors, vintage enthusiasts, or anyone seeking to rediscover the emotional warmth of early hi-fi CD playback.
Technical Description
- Model: Marantz CD-40
- Year of Production: Late 1980s
- CD Mechanism: Philips CDM4 single-beam swing-arm transport (high reliability and smooth tracking)
- Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC): Philips TDA1541 (16-bit, 4x oversampling)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.003%
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (S/N): ~ 100 dB
- Dynamic Range: ~ 96 dB
- Channel Separation: > 100 dB
- Outputs:
- Analog RCA line-out
- Digital Coaxial output (for external DAC use)
- Controls & Features: Front-panel track selection, repeat, programming, and headphone output with independent volume control
- Dimensions (W × H × D): approx. 420 × 110 × 300 mm
- Weight: ~ 6.5 kg
- Build Quality: Sturdy metal chassis with vibration damping and classic Marantz brushed finish
