Description
About the Arcam CD5
Dust off those CDs
Dust off those CDs
We may be living in the era of online streaming, but CDs have been making a comeback in recent years. Some argue that they never really left. Arcam is no stranger to groundbreaking CD player design, going all the way back to their homegrown Delta 70 in 1986. They’ve poured their decades of expertise into the CD5, a member of the company’s new Radia lineup of audio components.
The CD5 is designed to complement Arcam Radia amplifiers. It features a slim, solid build and luxurious visual style, with an aluminum chassis and eye-catching yellow accents. Connect via stereo RCA cables for audiophile-level sound from the player’s ESS SABRE DAC. Or use either the Toslink digital or coaxial digital output to let your integrated amp or receiver handle the digital-to-analog conversion.
Play your high-res digital files, too
If you digitized your music library, or if you own a collection of music downloads, there’s a USB Type-A input to connect a USB flash drive or a USB-connected hard drive. Enjoy your high-resolution music files without connecting your computer.
Product highlights:
- stereo playback for CDs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs
- playback from USB flash drives or other USB-connected external storage
- FLAC, WAV (LPCM), MP3, AAC and WMA files
- supports WAV and FLAC files up to 24-bit/96kHz maximum resolution
- built-in ESS SABRE ES9018 DAC
- frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz ±0.05dB
- signal-to-noise ratio: 115 dB
- THD: 0.007%
- sturdy tray-loading operation
- remote included
- detachable power cord
Connections:
- 1 Toslink optical and 1 coaxial digital output
- 1 analog RCA line-level stereo output
- Type-A USB input for connecting a flash or hard drive
Dimensions and warranty:
- 17″W x 3-5/16″H x 13-13/16″D
- weight: 13.22 lbs.
- warranty: 5 years parts and labor, 2 years disc drive
- MFR # ARCCD5AM
What’s in the box:
- CD player
- 6′ AC power cord
- Remote control
- 2 “AAA” batteries
- Quick Start Guide
- Important Safety Instructions
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Features
ESS Sabre ES9018 DAC: The Arcam CD5 single-disc CD player employs a ESS Sabre ES9018 DAC (digital-to-analog converter) with support for up to 24-bit/96kHz 2ch music files for high quality sound.
Aluminum Construction: The Arcam CD5 single-disc CD player features aluminum front, top, side, and rear panels for resistance against unwanted vibration and distortion.
Disc Compatibility: The Arcam CD5 single-disc CD player supports playback of CD Audio and CD Text discs, as well as CD-R and CD-RW data discs (12cm or 8cm). Supported music files via CD-R/CD-RW include MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV (LPCM), and FLAC.
USB-A Port: In addition to CD playback, the Arcam CD5 features a rear-panel USB-A port for playback of music files on a USB MSC (mass storage class) device, such as a USB thumbdrive or HDD (hard disk drive) formatted in FAT16 or FAT32. A HDD may require external AC power. Supported music files via USB include MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV (LPCM), and FLAC. The unit can recognize up to 512 folders and a total of 65,535 files per USB MSC device.
- The USB-A port does not support media playback from Apple iOS or Android OS devices.
- The USB-A port does not support USB hubs or card-readers.
- The USB-A port cannot be connected to a laptop or desktop computer.
Compatible Files Formats: The following file formats are supported via CD-R/CD-RW discs and USB MSC devices.
| File Type | Bitrate or Bit-Depth | Sample Rate |
|---|---|---|
| MP3 | 32-320 kbps | 32, 44.1, or 48 kHz |
| WMA | 48-192 kbps | 32, 44.1, or 48 kHz |
| AAC | 8-320 kbps | 32, 44.1, or 48 kHz |
| FLAC | 16 or 24 bit | 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96 kHz |
| WAV | 16 or 24 bit | 32, 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96 kHz |
Analog & Digital Audio Outputs: The Arcam CD5 is outfitted with both analog and digital audio outputs. There is a set of stereo analog RCA outputs for connecting the CD player to your integrated amplifier or stereo receiver. There is also an optical (Toslink) digital output and coaxial (SPDIF) digital output that can be used to bypass the DAC of the CD5 for the higher quality DAC in your integrated amplifier or stereo receiver. The optical and coaxial digital outputs support up to 24-bit/96kHz 2ch PCM.
Front-Panel Display & Controls: The Arcam CD5 single-disc CD player features a front-panel display and front-panel controls. The front-panel display will indicate elapsed playing time, as well as song/artist/album information (if applicable). You can adjust the brightness level of the front-panel display. Front-panel controls include Power On/Off, Eject, Play/Pause, Stop, and Previous/Next Track. There is also a rear-panel Main Power On/Off switch.
Remote Control: The included IR remote control provides wireless operation of the Arcam CD5. Wireless remote functions include Power On/Off, Play/Pause, Previous/Next Track, Random/Repeat, Menu Navigation, Music, Info, and Display Brightness. There are also Volume Up/Down and Mute controls on the remote for Arcam integrated amps only.
Auto Standby: The Arcam CD5 single-disc CD player is designed to enter standby automatically after 20 minutes with no audio playback and no operation.
Detachable AC Power Cord: The Arcam CD5 comes with a detachable 6′ AC power cord (IEC 2-prong) that plugs into the back of the CD player and into an AC power outlet or surge protector/line-conditioner (sold separately).
