{"product_id":"arcam-a5-with-cd5-cd-player","title":"Arcam A5+ with CD5 CD Player (2025 Model)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"615\" data-start=\"175\"\u003eIt was back in the mid-1970s when Doug Brady introduced the very first amplifier from Arcam – then known as A\u0026amp;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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless audio with Bluetooth 5.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeaturing Snapdragon Sound for wireless lossless audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeaturing Auracast for connecting wireless headphones or speakers to play music in multiple spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi-res audio digital inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESS ES9018 DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeticulously tuned phono stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass AB amplification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x 50 Watts (8Ω) power output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid aluminium dials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium front, top, sides and rear panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic free packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"663\" data-start=\"617\"\u003eNearly 50 Years of Amplification Expertise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1183\" data-start=\"665\"\u003eThe 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\u0026amp;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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1220\" data-start=\"1185\"\u003eEngineered for Today’s Listener\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1659\" data-start=\"1222\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1692\" data-start=\"1661\"\u003eVersatility Meets Precision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2102\" data-start=\"1694\"\u003eThe 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.\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. 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