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Arcam CDS50 SACD Player For sale, as new and in excellent condition, is an Arcam CDS50 SACD CD Player (and streamer). Black. Has no marks, scratches or dents. Original box, remote control (back-lit) and power lead all included. Great sound - like all the Arcam products. This CD player was not played very often and wasn't used as a streamer. Highly recommend this CD player. Tech specs: Plays all disc formats, including SACD, CD-A, CD-R and CD-RW Supports audio file formats including FLAC, WAV, AIFF, OGG, MP3, AAC and WMA USB input Superb 32-bit DAC built in Streaming through the music life a
The Arcam CDS50 is a rare, well-regarded hybrid that combines CD/SACD playback with network streaming and balanced outputs, making it a standout in the HDA series. At A$1,250 for a like-new unit, this asking price sits just above the 75th percentile of recent AUD comps (median A$997, 75th A$1,214), so it’s slightly ambitious but not unreasonable for top condition. It’s close to the original Australian retail of A$1,495, meaning you’re paying a small premium over typical used market levels but getting near-new quality.
This player earns its reputation for being the least expensive dedicated CD/SACD machine available, offering purist disc playback plus Wi-Fi/Ethernet streaming, coax/optical inputs/outputs, and USB drive support. The upside here is clear: original-owner condition, no wear, and likely full accessories, which matters for a feature-rich unit like this. If the listing includes the remote and cables, it’s a solid buying opportunity for anyone wanting SACD support without stepping into high-end territory.
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Arcam stands as one of Britain's most respected audio engineering houses, founded in 1976 in Cambridge by John Dawson and Chris Evans, two university engineering students driven by a passion for music and sound quality. The company's name derives from "Amplification and Recording Cambridge," reflecting its original mission to craft amplifiers that prioritized musicality over raw power. The A60 integrated amplifier, their commercial debut in 1976, established the brand's philosophy: that true fidelity depends on meticulous design rather than wattage, earning critical acclaim and transforming a small operation into a fast-growing enterprise.
Arcam's product portfolio spans the full spectrum of high-fidelity electronics. The brand built its early reputation on low-distortion amplifiers before expanding into CD players during the 1990s—a category in which they have designed and manufactured for nearly three decades. Their innovations include pioneering separate DACs, DVD and Blu-ray players engineered from scratch in the UK, and the introduction of Class G amplification technology in 2015. More recently, they have integrated DIRAC room acoustic correction software into their home theater systems, demonstrating continued commitment to technical advancement.
Positioned firmly in the high-end audio market, Arcam commands a world-class reputation for producing some of the finest-sounding AV electronics available. The brand appeals to discerning audiophiles and music creators who value engineering integrity and sonic performance. Now part of HARMAN's Luxury Audio Group alongside Mark Levinson and Revel, Arcam continues to balance its heritage of British craftsmanship with contemporary design aesthetics, recently refreshing its industrial design to attract younger customers without compromising audio innovation.
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