: While initially planned for 500 units, only approximately 430 were manufactured. Production ceased primarily because the stock of these specialized "Double Crown" ICs was exhausted.
The sonic signature of the Marantz Project D-1 was a direct rebuttal to the "digital harshness" complaints of the era. While early Sony and Philips players were praised for detail but criticized for brightness, the D-1 offered a sound that was rich, full-bodied, and remarkably non-fatiguing. marantz project d-1
At its heart, the Project D-1 utilizes a dual-mono configuration of the ultra-rare chips, which were specially selected for their superior linearity and low-level performance. : While initially planned for 500 units, only