Marantz CD-95

Given the worldwide success of the CD-94 series, it was normal Marantz & Philips decided to multiply the source of the success in various guises.


CD-95 :
If the chassis and single transformer of the CD-94 Limited remain the same, the d/a section was upped with two TDA1541A S1 converters and the faux-wood sideburns replaced by impressive diecast sideburns.
The rest is basically the same, including the Philips CDM CDM1, aka "everlast" ; the feet are fixed to a 3mm bottom steel plate and are like those of the PM-94 : holding a ceramic resin compound.


CD-95DR :
Is a rare drive-only version of the CD-95 : visually entirely identical but no TDA's inside, no headphones' output & pot, no back heatsink and two coaxial digital outputs. This version was meant as companion to the digitally-equipped PM-95 (same S1 section).
The 95DR was more expensive than the normal 95 because its chassis was copper-plated ; see one here.


CD-95 Limited :
Differs visually by the addition of a stamped "Limited" on the tray's front and, mostly, the use of two TDA1541A S2. An extra-extra-rare version which ended the production run.


Beyond the S1 converters of the CD-95, the CDM is the reason why such an "old" player still is sought-after : it is the best compromise one can access between reliability (CDM) and great sound (1541A S1 or S2).
Although planned like the CD-12 or LHH1000 of the poor, the CD-95 sounds great : it makes music. So much so that... I own one :)

To get even better music, the three CD-99SE versions are the way.