CD Player/Transport Reviews

Description: Six-disc CD player with analog and digital outputs and full-function remote control. D/A conversion and digital filter: Crystal Semiconductor 20-bit. Output complement: two pairs of single-ended (RCA) analog outputs, one S/PDIF (RCA) digital output. Analog output impedance: 75 ohms. Other: electrical bus interface for use with Arcam multiroom systems. Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz, –0.5dB. S/N ratio (CCIR): >105dB. THD (0dB, 1kHz): <0.005%. Output level (0dB): 2.3V. Power consumption: 20VA max.
Dimensions: 16.9" (430mm) W by 4.9" (125mm) H by 11.4" (290mm) D. Shipping weight: 11 lbs (5.1kg).
Serial number of unit reviewed: ACMB00127.
Price: $999 (1998); no longer available (2007). Approximate number of dealers: 80. Warranty: 2 years, parts and labor.
Manufacturer: Arcam, Pembroke Avenue, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB5 9PB, England, UK. Tel: 44 (0) 1223 203203. Fax: 44 (0) 1223 863384. US Distributor: Audiophile Systems, Ltd., 8709 Castle Park Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46256. Tel: (317) 849-5880 Fax: (317) 841-4107. Web: www.aslgroup.com .