Arcam CD-player reviews

Arcam Alpha 5 Plus CD-player
Arcam Alpha 5 Plus CD-player

CD player Arcam Alpha 5 Plus is an improved version of the legendary Arcam Alpha 5. The new model does not differ by appearance and functional possibilities from the old one. The difference is only in the circuit of the clock generator. Significant differences in the sound of Alpha 5 and Alpha 5 Plus...
Arcam Alpha 7 CD-player
Arcam Alpha 7 CD-player

Generally speaking, the strategy of releasing a line of devices based on one simple base model with the possibility of upgrading it "upward" by "dry" replacement of individual blocks (i.e. without soldering) exchanged by dealers with an additional payment of the difference in the price of the old and...
Arcam CD62 CD-player
Arcam CD62 CD-player

The player has a bit simple design, but is made with exemplary neatness. You will find only the most important control buttons on the front panel. However, do not rush to conclude about functional poverty of CD62. An additional service (the modes of repeat, random playback, programming and so on) is...
Arcam CD73 CD-player
Arcam CD73 CD-player

CD73 player is a further development of CD62 and CD72 and is based on the time proved and extremely reliable Sony mechanism. But instead of Burr-Brown converters, the developers decided to apply the new WM8740 multi-bit DAC manufactured by Wolfson Microelectronics. The digital filter integrated in this...
Arcam CDS27 CD-player
Arcam CDS27 CD-player

Design of the model is quite traditional for Arcam - strictness, solidity and complete absence of any frills. The body is made of metallic grey panels; the facade is designed in the same palette. CD loader tray and two-line monochrome information display are hidden behind blacked-out plastic covers on...
Arcam Delta 170 & Black Box 3 CD-player
Arcam Delta 170 & Black Box 3 CD-player

Advantages of two boxes include reduced levels of mutual interference between the control microprocessors, servo motors and display panels, and the audio circuits and DAC. Another plus is the ability to upgrade selectively the DAC or transport as the state of the art improves. Disadvantage are obvious:...
Arcam FMJ CD17 CD-player
Arcam FMJ CD17 CD-player

CD-player Arcam CD17 is assembled on a massive metal chassis, combining aluminum and steel elements - this solution is most effective in terms of vibration isolation. For additional shielding of the most critical circuits, the player's body is covered with a special matte paint (the proprietary Stealth...