Hi Sabby
The CD94 is a terrific cd player and i believe to be the one of the finest cd players ever made. The CD94 and the matching amp (PM94) and DAC (CDA94) were in production from the late eightes and to the early nintes. From what i recall there were only twelve selected dealers in the UK that had the 94 series and each 94 series component was built to order in Japan. This could take up to three months. When the unit arrived in the UK a Marantz engineer would than soak test the unit before signing off the unit (a certificate with the name of the Marantz engineer was included in the box) and shipping it to the dealer.
The CD94 features the superb die cast Philips CDM1 swing arm mechasnism, die cast chassis, the classic and superb Philips TDA1541 DAC, custom components etc. allied to superb build, fit/finish and styling/appearence.
The sound from the CD94 is punchy, detailed, weighty and natural. If the CD94 is in good working order than go for it.
Btw, i own the CD94 DAC and i'll say there are very few components which Marantz have produced in the last twenty years which are comparable to their 94 series. For me the 94 series was their true Pearl.
Thanks
Rick @ Musicraft