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 that its players are 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 and is available in black or silver finish.
