Marantz Project D-1 !exclusive! -

Before the modern "Ki" series, the D-1 featured solid, lacquered cherry wood side panels. It looks like a laboratory instrument dressed in a tuxedo.

3x Coaxial (BNC), 3x Optical (TOSLINK), 1x Balanced (AES/EBU) 1x Coaxial (BNC), 1x Optical (TOSLINK) Analog Outputs 1x Balanced XLR, 2x Unbalanced RCA (Normal/Reverse Phase) Special Features Manual Output Level Adjustment Function Dimensions (W × H × D) 440 mm × 134 mm × 364 mm Weight 17.0 kg (approx. 37.5 lbs) The Sonic Character: Analogue Magic from a Digital Source

The TDA1541A DAC chip is known for a slightly warm, musical character, avoiding the coldness often associated with early digital audio. Analog-like Fluidity: marantz project d-1

In reviews from the period (e.g., Stereophile , Hi-Fi News ), the D-1 was praised for:

Marantz did not cut corners on the construction of the Project D-1. It was designed to match the legendary Marantz CD-10, CD-15, or CD-16 transports and was built with structural integrity as a priority. Before the modern "Ki" series, the D-1 featured

This allows the Project D-1 to sound not like a digital component, but like a .

However, the Project D-1 may not be the best fit for: This allows the Project D-1 to sound not

The D-1 is built with uncompromising structural integrity, featuring a and a massive aluminum front panel to minimize vibration and electromagnetic interference.

Weighing an astonishing 17.0 kg, the chassis of the Project D-1 looks and feels more like a heavy-duty class-A power amplifier than a line-level digital component. Every design choice protects fragile digital signals from kinetic microphonics and electromagnetic interference (EMI).

Marantz is a legendary brand in the world of audio, with a rich history dating back to 1953. Founded by Saul Marantz, the company has been at the forefront of innovation, producing some of the most iconic and influential audio equipment of all time. Over the years, Marantz has continued to push the boundaries of sound quality and technology, earning a loyal following among audiophiles and music enthusiasts.

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