Marantz - CDA-94 High-End DAC - digital analogue converter
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Marantz CDA-94 High-End DAC from 1986, in good condition, tested and functional, with no cables included.
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The Marantz CDA-94 is a legendary and high-quality, stand-alone digital-to-analog converter (DAC) from the late 1980s (introduced around 1987-1988). The unit was designed as the perfect companion for the iconic Marantz CD-94 CD player, but, thanks to its many connections, it functions as a full-fledged digital preamp. [1, 2]
The heart of the CDA-94 is formed by the renowned Philips TDA1541 chipset (often the A-version), still widely known among audiophiles for its extremely musical, analog, and warm sound character. [3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
## Key Features & Specifications
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* Legendary DAC Architecture: Uses the TDA1541(A) 16-bit dual DAC in combination with the SAA7220 digital filter for 4x oversampling. [4, 8]
* Multisampling: The DAC automatically switches between the then-common bitrates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz. This makes it suitable for CD, DAT (Digital Audio Tape) and early satellite broadcasts. [9, 10]
* Audiophile Construction: To minimize interference, Marantz split the enclosure with separate circuit boards, separate power supplies and independent transformers for the digital portion, the DAC, and the analog amplifier stages. The enclosure is made of heavy, non-magnetic cast aluminum. [10, 11]
* Absolute Phase Switch: A button on the front panel that allows you to flip the absolute phase to correct any phase inversions in the recording chain. [11]
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## Connections
Thanks to the extensive I/O, the unit is very versatile: [2]
*
* Digital inputs: 2x Coaxial (RCA), 1x Optical (Toslink).
* Digital tape loop: Monitoring facilities for digital recording equipment (such as DAT).
* Analog outputs: Fixed RCA outputs, variable RCA outputs and balanced XLR outputs.
* Front: Equipped with a handy, adjustable headphone output. [2, 9, 12, 13]
*
The Marantz CDA-94 is a legendary and high-quality, stand-alone digital-to-analog converter (DAC) from the late 1980s (introduced around 1987-1988). The unit was designed as the perfect companion for the iconic Marantz CD-94 CD player, but, thanks to its many connections, it functions as a full-fledged digital preamp. [1, 2]
The heart of the CDA-94 is formed by the renowned Philips TDA1541 chipset (often the A-version), still widely known among audiophiles for its extremely musical, analog, and warm sound character. [3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
## Key Features & Specifications
*
* Legendary DAC Architecture: Uses the TDA1541(A) 16-bit dual DAC in combination with the SAA7220 digital filter for 4x oversampling. [4, 8]
* Multisampling: The DAC automatically switches between the then-common bitrates: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz. This makes it suitable for CD, DAT (Digital Audio Tape) and early satellite broadcasts. [9, 10]
* Audiophile Construction: To minimize interference, Marantz split the enclosure with separate circuit boards, separate power supplies and independent transformers for the digital portion, the DAC, and the analog amplifier stages. The enclosure is made of heavy, non-magnetic cast aluminum. [10, 11]
* Absolute Phase Switch: A button on the front panel that allows you to flip the absolute phase to correct any phase inversions in the recording chain. [11]
*
## Connections
Thanks to the extensive I/O, the unit is very versatile: [2]
*
* Digital inputs: 2x Coaxial (RCA), 1x Optical (Toslink).
* Digital tape loop: Monitoring facilities for digital recording equipment (such as DAT).
* Analog outputs: Fixed RCA outputs, variable RCA outputs and balanced XLR outputs.
* Front: Equipped with a handy, adjustable headphone output. [2, 9, 12, 13]
*
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Marantz
Model
CDA-94 High-End
Multiple models
No
Physical condition
Good
Number of objects
1
Includes
No cables
Serial number
MZ01831130012
Year of manufacturing
1986
Weight
14 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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