{"product_id":"arcam-a25-plus-cd5-cd-player","title":"Arcam A25+ with CD5 CD Player","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"131\"\u003eIt was way back in the mid-1970s when Doug Brady showcased the first amplifier from A\u0026amp;R Cambridge (as the company was then known) — the A60, which featured in many of our magazine adverts. The Arcam A25 continued that legacy with great success, earning a reputation for performance and reliability. Naturally, expectations are high for its successor, the Arcam A25+, which is set to carry the torch forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"131\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"131\"\u003eWireless audio with Bluetooth 5.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"131\"\u003eFeaturing Snapdragon Sound for wireless lossless audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"131\"\u003eFeaturing Auracast for connecting wireless headphones or speakers to play music in multiple spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"131\"\u003eHDMI eARC and USB-C inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"131\"\u003eHi-res audio ESS ES9018 DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"131\"\u003eMeticulously tuned phono stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"131\"\u003eClass G amplification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"131\"\u003e2x 100 Watts (8Ω) Power Output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"131\"\u003eCompact remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"131\"\u003eSolid aluminium dials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"131\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 6.5\" high-resolution bonded display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"131\"\u003eAluminium front, top, sides and rear panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"538\" data-start=\"131\"\u003ePlastic free packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"572\" data-start=\"540\"\u003eThe Best of the Radia+ Range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"889\" data-start=\"574\"\u003eThe ARCAM A25+ is the best sounding and most versatile of Arcam’s Radia+ integrated amplifiers. The A25+ is the latest in nearly 50 years of amplifier design and manufacture, dating back to their first product in 1976 — the A\u0026amp;R Cambridge A60 amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"916\" data-start=\"891\"\u003eContinuous Innovation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1126\" data-start=\"918\"\u003eSince the launch of the award-winning ARCAM Radia A25, it is clear they haven’t rested. Their engineering team pushed further to create the premium ARCAM A25+, an even better sounding and more versatile integrated amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1154\" data-start=\"1128\"\u003eExtensive Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1368\" data-start=\"1156\"\u003eWith a wide array of analogue inputs, including a meticulously tuned phono stage, and digital inputs including HDMI eARC and USB-C, the A25+ provides impactful sound for everything from vinyl to TV and streaming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1398\" data-start=\"1370\"\u003eCutting-Edge Performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1712\" data-start=\"1400\"\u003eThe A25+ features an enhanced power supply design, a new DAC, and cutting-edge wireless capabilities straight out of the box. Snapdragon Sound delivers uncompressed digital audio via Bluetooth, while Auracast enables multiple compatible headphones or speakers to share music wirelessly, with no pairing required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1751\" data-start=\"1714\"\u003eSuperior Amplification Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1942\" data-start=\"1753\"\u003ePowered by our 5th generation Class G amplifier design, you can expect the best sound quality and dynamics from what has always been a better sounding and more efficient class of amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2102\" data-start=\"1694\"\u003eThe CD5\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll the companies experience and expertise in this digital format has been used to produce the new but still affordable CD Player the CD5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecially selected components and materials - to deliver on sound quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll new Radia design - Purposeful yet playful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD, CD-R, CD-RW playback - to enjoy your favourite album or mix CD \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB mass storage playback - for your library of music rips and downloads from a USB stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic Free Packaging - for easy disposal of natural materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNo frills, just great quality sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium quality ESS DAC for dynamic and detailed sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHi-Res audio playback\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnects to all types of systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSleek new style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA25+ Integrated Amplifier \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous Power Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(0.5% THD) 2 channels driven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8Ω, 20Hz – 20kHz:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4Ω, 1kHz:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e165W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarmonic Distortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80% power, 8Ω at 1kHz: 0.002%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue Inputs – Number Of Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 (RCA pairs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue Inputs – Signal\/Noise Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(A-weighted, ref. 50W, 1V input): 106dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue Inputs – Frequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhono (MM) Input – Input Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47kΩ + 100pF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhono (MM) Input – Frequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(ref. 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