Arcam A5+ with CD5 CD Player (2025 Model)

£1,448.00
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The ARCAM A5+ packs 50 watts of power, blending 50 years of audio expertise with modern tech like lossless Bluetooth and Auracast. Paired with the ARCAM CD5, it's perfect for rich, intimate CD playback or sharing music with friends and family.


It was back in the mid-1970s when Doug Brady introduced the very first amplifier from Arcam – then known as A&R Cambridge – the A60. This iconic model featured prominently in many of our magazine advertisements at the time. The Arcam A5 continued that legacy with great success, earning a reputation for performance and reliability. Naturally, expectations are high for its successor, the Arcam A5+, which is set to carry the torch forward.

Features

  • Wireless audio with Bluetooth 5.4
  • Featuring Snapdragon Sound for wireless lossless audio
  • Featuring Auracast for connecting wireless headphones or speakers to play music in multiple spaces
  • Hi-res audio digital inputs
  • ESS ES9018 DAC
  • Meticulously tuned phono stage#
  • Class AB amplification
  • 2x 50 Watts (8Ω) power output
  • Compact remote control
  • Solid aluminium dials
  • Aluminium front, top, sides and rear panels
  • Plastic free packaging

Nearly 50 Years of Amplification Expertise

The ARCAM A5+ is designed to bring people together through shared listening experiences with family and friends. The “A” in ARCAM stands for amplification – the foundation of everything we do. This latest model represents the culmination of almost five decades of amplifier innovation, dating back to our very first product in 1976: the A&R Cambridge A60. Building on the award-winning ARCAM Radia A5, our engineers have continued to push the boundaries, resulting in an amplifier that’s even more capable and refined.

Engineered for Today’s Listener

At the heart of the A5+ is a newly enhanced power supply and state-of-the-art wireless functionality. With Snapdragon Sound, it delivers lossless digital audio via Bluetooth, while Auracast allows multiple compatible headphones or speakers to stream audio simultaneously – no pairing required. This forward-thinking technology ensures effortless connectivity, whether you're enjoying a personal session or sharing your music with others.

Versatility Meets Precision

The A5+ offers a wide selection of digital and analogue inputs, including a meticulously tuned phono stage for vinyl enthusiasts. Whether you're streaming music, spinning records, or connecting traditional hi-fi components, the A5+ guarantees superb sound quality across all sources. It's a modern integrated amplifier that stays true to Arcam’s longstanding dedication to precision audio and elegant design.

The CD5

All the companies experience and expertise in this digital format has been used to produce the new but still affordable CD Player the CD5.

Features

  • Specially selected components and materials - to deliver on sound quality
  • All new Radia design - Purposeful yet playful
  • CD, CD-R, CD-RW playback - to enjoy your favourite album or mix CD 
  • USB mass storage playback - for your library of music rips and downloads from a USB stick
  • Plastic Free Packaging - for easy disposal of natural materials

No frills, just great quality sound

The Arcam CD5 uses premium components to deliver top-notch sound without unnecessary extras. Its high-quality electronics enable playback of Hi-Res audio discs or music via the USB-A input. As part of Arcam’s Radia range, it combines sleek styling with all-aluminium construction, making it one of the most elegant Arcam CD players to date.

Premium quality ESS DAC for dynamic and detailed sound

At its core, the Arcam CD5 features an ESS 9018 Digital to Analogue Converter (DAC). Combined with precision-engineered components, this DAC ensures superb sound quality. The result is a highly detailed, distortion-free, and dynamic performance that brings out the best in your CD collection.

Hi-Res audio playback

The player supports Hi-Res music playback through FLAC and WAV-encoded CDs. Alternatively, use the USB-A interface to play stored Hi-Res music files, with support for WAV and FLAC formats up to 24-bit/96kHz. This ensures the player delivers its full sonic potential.

Connects to all types of systems

The CD5 offers three output options, making it versatile for connecting to various systems. Use the optical or coaxial digital outputs for AV receivers or digital amplifiers, or the analogue RCA outputs for traditional amplifiers without digital inputs.

Sleek new style

As part of the Radia series, the CD5 boasts a refined design with just six buttons and a discreet display. Its aluminium casing with rounded edges adds to its premium feel, and the compact remote control enhances convenience. It perfectly balances aesthetics and performance.

A5+ Integrated Amplifier Specifications

Continuous Power Output: (0.5% THD) 2 channels driven
8Ω, 20Hz ‐ 20kHz: 50W
4Ω, 1kHz: 75W
Harmonic Distortion: 80% power, 8Ω at 1kHz: 0.003%
Analogue Inputs – Number Of Inputs: 3 (RCA pairs)
Analogue Inputs – Signal/Noise Ratio: (A-weighted, ref. 50W, 1V input): 106dB
Analogue Inputs – Frequency Response: 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB
Phono (MM) Input – Input Impedance: 47kΩ + 100pF
Phono (MM) Input – Frequency Response: (ref. RIAA curve): 20Hz—20kHz ± 1dB
Digital Inputs – Supported Sample Rates: 192, 176.4, 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1 kHz
Digital Inputs – Bit Depths: 24-bit, 16-bit
Digital Inputs – Frequency Response: (Filter 1): 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB
Digital Inputs – Signal/Noise Ratio: (A-weighted, ref. 50W, 0dBFS): 109dB
Headphone Output – Maximum Output Level: (RMS) into 32Ω / 300Ω: 2.5V / 5V
Headphone Output – Load Range: 16Ω – 2kΩ
Wireless Specifications – Bluetooth Version: 5.4; A2DP Sink/Source, AVRCP, BLE, Snapdragon Sound, AAC, LE Audio, Auracast
Wireless Specifications – Bluetooth Transmitter Frequency And Power: 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz: <20dBm
General – Mains Voltage: 100V or 110–120V or 220–240V, 50–60Hz
General – Power Consumption (Maximum): 350W
General – Power Consumption (Standby): <0.5W
General – Dimensions (W x D x H): Including speaker terminals and feet: 431 x 344 x 83mm
General – Weight (Net): 8.14 kg
General – Weight (Packed): 11.36 kg
Supplied Accessories: Mains lead(s), Remote control with 2 x AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide, Important Safety Instructions

CD5 CD Player Specifications

Continuous Power Output: (0.5% THD) 2 channels driven
8Ω, 20Hz ‐ 20kHz: 50W
4Ω, 1kHz: 75W
Harmonic Distortion: 80% power, 8Ω at 1kHz: 0.003%
Analogue Inputs – Number Of Inputs: 3 (RCA pairs)
Analogue Inputs – Signal/Noise Ratio: (A-weighted, ref. 50W, 1V input): 106dB
Analogue Inputs – Frequency Response: 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB
Phono (MM) Input – Input Impedance: 47kΩ + 100pF
Phono (MM) Input – Frequency Response: (ref. RIAA curve): 20Hz—20kHz ± 1dB
Digital Inputs – Supported Sample Rates: 192, 176.4, 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1 kHz
Digital Inputs – Bit Depths: 24-bit, 16-bit
Digital Inputs – Frequency Response: (Filter 1): 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB
Digital Inputs – Signal/Noise Ratio: (A-weighted, ref. 50W, 0dBFS): 109dB
Headphone Output – Maximum Output Level: (RMS) into 32Ω / 300Ω: 2.5V / 5V
Headphone Output – Load Range: 16Ω – 2kΩ
Wireless Specifications – Bluetooth Version: 5.4; A2DP Sink/Source, AVRCP, BLE, Snapdragon Sound, AAC, LE Audio, Auracast
Wireless Specifications – Bluetooth Transmitter Frequency And Power: 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz: <20dBm
General – Mains Voltage: 100V or 110–120V or 220–240V, 50–60Hz
General – Power Consumption (Maximum): 350W
General – Power Consumption (Standby): <0.5W
General – Dimensions (W x D x H): Including speaker terminals and feet: 431 x 344 x 83mm
General – Weight (Net): 8.14 kg
General – Weight (Packed): 11.36 kg
Supplied Accessories: Mains lead(s), Remote control with 2 x AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide, Important Safety Instructions

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