Overview
Since the introduction of its multi-award winning “Alpha” CD player of the late 1980s, the Arcam name has become synonymous with affordable HiFi of outstanding quality. In the intervening years Arcam’s CD playback technology has developed to a point where its players often compete with considerably more expensive products. The CD17 is Arcam’s new entry level CD player and draws on a wealth of experience in the field.
The CD17 offers astonishing musical reproduction from CDs. The all important Digital to Analogue conversion is carried out by the very latest Wolfson 8741 DAC driven by an extremely accurate digital clock and audiophile grade supporting components.
Electromagnetic interference (EMI), which would normally mask fine details in similar players, is dramatically reduced using Arcam’s proprietary “Mask of Silence” technology. The use of “Stealth Mat” (unique metal fibre matting) further diffuses EMI to help reproduce every nuance of each recording.
The CD17s power supply uses a toroid transformer together with individually regulated supplies to digital, analogue and servo sections providing extremely stable power with minimal noise. Case construction uses a mix of aluminium and steel to reduce resonance and afford maximum electronic screening for the internal components.
The resulting sound quality ensures a truly thrilling insight even with complex recordings. As part of Arcam’s FMJ line of high performance separates, the CD17 is an ideal partner for the new A18 and A28 integrated amplifiers.
Specification
Digital to Analogue System
- Latest Wolfson 8741 DACs operating in differential mode
- Output stage design derived from range topping FMJ AV9 processor
- High precision clock with individually buffered clock outputs
- Anti clipping processing to prevent distortion from CDs with very high output level
Connectivity
- Two pairs of RCA phono outputs for multi room use or direct recording
- Coax (phono) and optical (Toslink) digital outputs
Power supply
- Toroid mains transformer
- Separate, high capacity power supplies for analogue, servo and digital sections
- Each supply individually regulated
- Separate ground returns (“Star” earth) for each power supply to prevent inter-stage noise
- Switchable mains power inlet 110-120v / 220-240v
General
- Supplied with CR10 system remote control
- All gold plated output connectors
- Large, custom VFD display
- Size – 430mm (17”) wide, 290mm (10.4”) deep, 85mm (3.3”) high
- Weight 5.1kg (11.2lbs) nett, 7.0kg (15.4lbs) packed
About the brand
Arcam designs and manufactures award winning hi-fi and home cinema equipment from its base just outside Cambridge.
In the fast-moving world of digital video, Arcam has again risen to the challenge of incorporating the latest technology - they were the first European specialist manufacturer to take on board the engineering challenge of delivering the best of both worlds - and they now have some of the most exciting products on the market, with their premium award-winning home cinema combination regarded by experts around the world as some of the finest AV products ever designed.
Since 1976, the Arcam team have been dedicated to providing high performance solutions for people who demand the best from movies and music. Where appropriate, their products utilise the latest ground-breaking technology, whilst maintaining a sophisticated simplicity of design. Arcam pride themselves on producing equipment which lasts; indeed, they are still able to repair most products we made over twenty years ago.
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