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High-resolution Compact Disc player • ESS SABRE ES9018K2M 24-bit/192kHz DAC • Hi-Res audio playback via USB-A • CD, CD-R, CD-RW & MP3/FLAC support • optical & coaxial digital outputs • analogue RCA outputs
The Arcam CD5 CD Player is a reference high-resolution compact disc player engineered to extract every nuance of musical detail, nuance, and emotion from physical disc collections. Part of the acclaimed Radia series, it pairs a custom low-jitter disc transport mechanism with the audiophile ESS SABRE ES9018K2M 24-bit/192kHz digital-to-analogue converter. In addition to Red Book CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW media, the Arcam CD5 CD Player features a rear-panel USB-A input for playing high-resolution FLAC, WAV, and MP3 files from mass storage drives. Complete with optical and coaxial digital outputs for transport functionality and gold-plated analogue RCA outputs, the Arcam CD5 CD Player combines modern Radia styling with decades of British digital audio expertise.
Key Features & Innovations
ESS SABRE ES9018K2M 24-bit/192kHz DAC — the Arcam CD5 CD Player utilizes a high-precision 32-bit ESS SABRE DAC with custom clocking to eliminate timing jitter and deliver exceptionally detailed audio playback.
Versatile disc & high-resolution USB media playback — supports standard audio CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW discs alongside high-resolution FLAC, WAV, AAC, and MP3 files up to 24-bit/192kHz via its USB-A media input.
Dedicated CD transport functionality — equipped with coaxial S/PDIF and optical Toslink digital outputs, allowing the player to bypass its internal DAC and function as a pure CD transport into external DACs or integrated amplifiers.
Low-noise linear power supply architecture — designed with separate regulation and power rails for digital and analogue stages to maintain an ultra-quiet background noise floor and maximum dynamic range.
Sleek Radia industrial aesthetic — crafted with an all-aluminum body, seamless front-loading tray mechanism, hidden control display, and subtle yellow accents to complement Radia series amplifiers.
FAQ — Arcam CD5 CD Player
Can the Arcam CD5 play high-resolution audio files from a USB flash drive?
Yes. The Arcam CD5 CD Player features a USB-A port on the rear panel that supports high-resolution audio playback for FLAC, WAV, WMA, AAC, and MP3 files at up to 24-bit/192kHz sampling rates.
Can I use the CD5 as a transport with an external DAC?
Yes. The player includes optical Toslink and coaxial S/PDIF digital outputs, allowing you to pass the digital bitstream directly to an external DAC or integrated amplifier with digital inputs.
Does the CD5 play SACD (Super Audio CD) discs?
No. The CD5 is dedicated to Red Book Compact Disc formats including standard Audio CDs, CD-R, and CD-RW discs containing encoded audio or data files.
Which amplifiers best match the Arcam CD5 CD Player?
It is aesthetically and sonically designed to match the Arcam Radia series integrated amplifiers, such as the Radia A5, Radia A15, or Radia A25, using either line-level RCA or coaxial digital connections.
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