Marantz CD-67SE (1994–1996)
The CD-67SE was the Marantz Special Edition follow-up to the acclaimed CD-63SE, produced from 1994 to 1996. The record on this model is thinner than its predecessor's. Most of the period enthusiasm and technical commentary went to the CD-63SE, which had earned its reputation with a Burr-Brown PCM61P converter, HDAM output stage, and CDM-4 swing-arm transport. The CD-67SE moved to a Philips CDM-12 mechanism and, per hifi-wiki, used a Philips TDA1545 D/A converter.
What the spec sheet shows is a solid, unremarkable single-disc player for its era. Frequency response was rated at 5Hz–20kHz ±0.5dB, signal-to-noise at 100dB, harmonic distortion at 0.02%, and dynamic range at 96dB. Output was the standard 2.0V, with both optical and coaxial digital outputs on hand. It drew a modest 12W and weighed 4.8kg, housed in a 440 × 83 × 256mm chassis.
The CD-67SE shows up in the period record only glancingly. Audio (October 1998, p.44) listed it among CD and DVD players in a conversion-type roundup, but little dedicated review commentary has survived in the Archive's files. No original retail price, collector market data, or service history has surfaced. If you own one and can fill in the gaps, the Archive would welcome the details.
- DAC: Philips TDA1545
- Frequency response: 5Hz–20kHz ±0.5dB
- S/N ratio: 100dB
- Harmonic distortion: 0.02%
- Dynamic range: 96dB
- Output: 2.0V; 1× optical, 1× coaxial digital
- Power consumption: 12W
- Dimensions: 440 × 83 × 256 mm (W×H×D)
- Weight: 4.8kg
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