Arcam CD5

Arcam CD5 - Luxurious CD player at an accessible price

Arcam CD5 is created for intimate listening experiences with your favorite music on compact disc. This CD player has been developed with a focus on exceptional sound quality and advanced features. Arcam has a proud history as a pioneer in Compact Disc playback, and the experience gained from developing the groundbreaking Delta 70 CD player in 1986 has been carried forward into the Arcam CD5. With an internal DAC based on the ESS ES9018 chip and support for PCM up to 24bit/192kHz, this CD player is a technological gem that delivers impressive sound in every detail.

Advanced DAC technology from ESS Sabre

The internal DAC in the Arcam CD5 is based on the advanced ESS ES9018 chip, ensuring exceptional conversion of digital signals into analog audio signals. This enables the CD5 to support resolutions up to 24bit/192kHz, providing precise and detailed music reproduction. This technology helps create a listening experience that comes closer to the original recording.

A CD player with hi-res playback

Arcam CD5 is designed with the music formats of the future in mind. It has hi-res audio playback capability, meaning it can handle FLAC- and WAV-encoded CDs as well as files from USB devices. This allows audio enthusiasts to enjoy high-resolution audio content with impressive detail and clarity.

Outstanding design

The exterior appearance of the Arcam CD5 is a tribute to elegance and modern design. The surface is smooth and matte black, broken up by the characteristic Radia yellow details. The top of the unit features subtle ventilation cutouts, discreetly integrated into a pattern of dynamic lines, ensuring a flawless aesthetic. The rear of the unit is reminiscent of the sculpted rear diffusers found in high-performance cars, and it effectively conceals the less flattering connections. To ensure optimal user interaction, the buttons have been redesigned with elegant curves, a satin black finish, and a texture that resists fingerprints.