Step back into the golden age of hi-fi with this second-hand Marantz CD52 MkII SE CD player. From 2001, this classic piece of audiophile equipment is renowned for its smooth, musical presentation and robust build quality. It features a high-quality Philips DAC and a reliable transport mechanism, ensuring your CD collection sounds its absolute best. This certified pre-owned unit is a fantastic find for a music enthusiast or an intermediate audiophile who appreciates the tactile experience and uncompressed quality of physical media. It’s a great upgrade for someone using an entry-level player or a professional seeking a reliable, high-fidelity source. Pair it with a classic Marantz amplifier from our collection for a truly cohesive vintage system. The Special Edition (SE) build upgraded the base Marantz CD-52 layout with custom acoustic dampening, upgraded capacitors, and refined audio op-amps. Key Features are Philips CDM-4/19 Transport: Highly reliable swing-arm laser mechanism designed for stable tracking. 1-bit Bitstream Technology: Powered by the Philips SAA7350GP DAC for non-fatiguing, smooth digital conversion. Special Edition Parts: Upgraded Rubycon power supply capacitors, Elna Silmic filtering capacitors, and high-performance JRC op-amps. Vibration Reduction: Features a rubber-damped 11.3MHz system clock crystal to lower jitter. Digital Output Switch: Option to disable the digital section to achieve a cleaner analog signal path.