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Why this one
Good condition - clearly used but works as it should
Fully tested - all applicable functions verified working
Four Cirrus Logic CS4398 DACs and a 400GB drive holding up to 80,000 tracks
Multi-room ready: four stereo phono outputs support up to four audio zones
Condition: Good
This media player is in good condition. It has passed our 7-point functional test, with 1 item(s) not applicable to this unit. Note: Fully tested. It powers on and everything we checked works as it should. A few light surface marks and scratches from use, none of which affect how it works. Please review all photos carefully, as they provide an accurate representation of the cosmetic condition of the product.
What's included
Arcam FMJ MS250
Manuals
About this model
The Arcam FMJ MS250 is a discontinued audiophile music server with a built-in CD ripper and player. It stores music on a 400GB hard drive, enough for up to 80,000 tracks, and uses a custom Arcam sound card with four Cirrus Logic CS4398 24-bit DACs designed to follow the signal path of Arcam's CD players. It has two stereo analogue line-level inputs, USB ports, Ethernet and Internet connectivity for Internet radio and metadata, and four stereo pairs of phono outputs supporting four audio zones. RS232 control and FreeDB track titling are also included.
A great opportunity to own a Arcam FMJ MS250 at this price point.
This looks like a strong deal at USD 360, assuming it is complete and working. The MS250 is an unusual, high-end music server rather than merely a CD player, and recent used dealer pricing around USD 230 suggests this ask is still within sensible enthusiast territory—especially for a clean example with its remote.
Its appeal is the excellent standalone CD playback, four-zone analogue output, digital connectivity, CD ripping/burning, and large internal hard drive. Arcam built it as a serious source, with sound quality that can still surprise beside dedicated players. Before buying, confirm that the optical drive reads and burns reliably, the hard drive is healthy, the display and interface work, and the remote is included; those functions matter more here than cosmetic wear.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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