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Up for sale is a fantastic Arcam CDS50, a versatile, high-end SACD CD player that serves as both a premium disc player and a modern high-res network streamer. Built around a superb 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC (ES9038Q2M), this unit extracts incredible detail, warmth, and depth from standard CDs and high-resolution Super Audio CDs (SACDs) alike. With integrated Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, it supports seamless streaming via the Arcam MusicLife app for platforms like TIDAL and Qobuz, making it the ultimate digital hub for any serious audio setup. It comes complete with its original remote control, power cable, and Wi-Fi antenna. Please note: Collection from our Murarrie showroom or freight at buyer's expense. We do not offer free shipping on traded equipment. Please contact prior to purchase to organise.
This is a seller’s market only in the sense that good-condition, versatile disc players remain desirable; at A$1,250, though, this listing is well above the current used-market norm. Your comparable asking prices put the median at A$811, with the 75th percentile at A$1,030, so A$1,250 is ambitious unless the unit is exceptionally clean, boxed, and complete.
The CDS50 remains a strong performer: it combines CD and SACD playback with a capable ESS DAC, network/USB playback, and both RCA and balanced XLR outputs. It is especially attractive for listeners wanting one polished digital source rather than separate components, with smooth, spacious sound and broad format support. Check that the remote is included, the disc mechanism reads both CDs and SACDs reliably, and network functions work; the MusicLife app is a known weak point, but that matters less if you mainly use discs or USB.
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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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