B1 Stock*
Since the introduction of its multi-award winning ?Alpha? CD player of
the late 1980s, the Arcam name has become synonymous with affordable HiFi of
outstanding quality. In the intervening years Arcam?s CD playback technology
has developed to a point where its players often compete with considerably
more expensive products. The CD17 is Arcam?s new entry level CD player and
draws on a wealth of experience in the field.
The CD17 offers astonishing musical reproduction from CDs. The all
important Digital to Analogue conversion is carried out by the very latest
Wolfson 8741 DAC driven by an extremely accurate digital clock and
audiophile grade supporting components.
Electromagnetic interference (EMI), which would normally mask fine
details in similar players, is dramatically reduced using Arcam?s
proprietary ?Mask of Silence? technology. The use of ?Stealth Mat? (unique
metal fibre matting) further diffuses EMI to help reproduce every nuance of
each recording.
The CD17s power supply uses a toroid transformer together with
individually regulated supplies to digital, analogue and servo sections
providing extremely stable power with minimal noise. Case construction uses
a mix of aluminium and steel to reduce resonance and afford maximum
electronic screening for the internal components.
The resulting sound quality ensures a truly thrilling insight even with
complex recordings. As part of Arcam?s FMJ line of high performance
separates, the CD17 is an ideal partner for the new A18 and A28 integrated
amplifiers.
Digital to Analogue System
- Latest Wolfson 8741 DACs operating in differential mode
- Output stage design derived from range topping FMJ AV9 processor
- High precision clock with individually buffered clock outputs
- Anti clipping processing to prevent distortion from CDs with very
high output level
Connectivity
- Two pairs of RCA phono outputs for multi room use or direct
recording
- Coax (phono) and optical (Toslink) digital outputs
Power supply
- Toroid mains transformer
- Separate, high capacity power supplies for analogue, servo and
digital sections
- Each supply individually regulated
- Separate ground returns (?Star? earth) for each power supply to
prevent inter-stage noise
- Switchable mains power inlet 110-120v / 220-240v
General
- Supplied with CR10 system remote control
- All gold plated output connectors
- Large, custom VFD display
- Size ? 430mm (17?) wide, 290mm (10.4?) deep, 85mm (3.3?) high
- Weight 5.1kg (11.2lbs) nett, 7.0kg (15.4lbs) packed
B1: Best condition. The visible
exterior of the packaging, the ?beauty? aspect is on par
with a New-In-Box (NIB) item, and therefore blemish free. Inside the
packaging, the
item is wrapped and packaged in a manner that it could pass as a NIB
item. Any items
inside are protected in original plastic bags or foam wrapping. Also,
protective foam
bumpers and formers are unbroken and in a NIB condition.
The item itself is free of any physical blemishes, including finger
prints and smudges that
would indicate that the product was previously handled. All included
accessories must
be supplied and presented in a manner indicative of an NIB item.
The item is in its original packaging and the serial number corresponds
to the number on
the package.
