The ARCAM CD25 is the definitive Radia Series CD player, combining decades of digital audio expertise with modern dual-mono DAC engineering to celebrate the enduring value of physical music
Features
- Dual-Mono DAC Architecture
- Low-Noise Linear Power Supply
- Vibration-Damped Disc Mechanism
- Balanced And RCA Outputs
- Blind Listening Test Tuning
Decades Of Digital Audio Expertise
The ARCAM CD25 is a high-performance CD player developed from nearly four decades of ARCAM digital audio expertise. It combines precision engineering with modern circuit design to deliver exceptional Compact Disc playback.
Advanced Dual-Mono DAC Design
The CD25 features a low-noise linear power supply and a Compact Disc mechanism mounted on an internal vibration-damping chassis for stable, accurate signal retrieval. Digital-to-analogue conversion is handled by a dual-mono DAC design using two ESS ES9039Q2M DAC chips with ESS reference voltage regulators. Each DAC independently processes one channel in balanced mode, ensuring excellent channel separation and low noise.
Flexible System Integration
Balanced XLR outputs make the CD25 an ideal partner for the ARCAM A50 Signature and SA45, while line-level RCA outputs allow seamless integration with the A25+ and SA35. The result is the best-sounding CD player ARCAM has ever produced.
Dual-Mono DAC Architecture
Independent left and right channel processing delivers superior channel separation, lower noise, and a more precise, spacious stereo image.
Low-Noise Linear Power Supply
Provides a stable, ultra-quiet electrical foundation, allowing fine musical detail and dynamic contrast to emerge clearly.
Vibration-Damped Disc Mechanism
Minimises mechanical interference for cleaner data retrieval, improving timing accuracy, clarity, and overall musical coherence.
Balanced & RCA Analogue Outputs
Ensures optimal system matching, whether using fully balanced Radia Series amplifiers or conventional line-level inputs.
ARCAM-Tuned Via Blind Listening Tests
Combines objective accuracy with musical engagement, ensuring sound quality that is both technically precise and emotionally involving.