ARCAM Radia CD5 CD Player with USB Audio Playback

The ARCAM Radia CD5 is a dedicated compact disc player for listeners who want straightforward access to a physical music collection. It supports commercial CDs and compatible CD-R/CD-RW discs, while a USB-A mass-storage input lets you play supported music files from a USB stick.

Its ESS DAC and stereo analogue RCA output allow easy connection to a conventional integrated amplifier; optical and coaxial digital outputs offer alternative connection routes. The CD5 is an audio source component and requires an amplifier and speakers or other compatible playback equipment.

Why choose the ARCAM Radia CD5?

• Plays CD, CD-R and CD-RW
• USB-A playback from supported mass-storage devices
• WAV and FLAC high-resolution file compatibility
• Analogue RCA, digital coaxial and optical outputs
• ESS ES9018 DAC
• Matching Radia styling and supplied remote

ARCAM CD5 – Technical Specifications

Why choose a dedicated CD player?

The CD5 gives an existing CD collection a straightforward home within a contemporary stereo system. It combines a dedicated disc mechanism with its own ESS digital-to-analogue converter, so you can connect it to almost any integrated amplifier with a suitable line input. Optical and coaxial digital outputs also allow a compatible external DAC or amplifier to perform conversion.

ARCAM CD5 – Frequently Asked Questions

Can it play music from USB storage?

Yes. The USB-A input supports compatible music files on a suitable storage device. Check the specified file types and resolutions in the technical table before preparing a USB library.

Does the CD5 include an amplifier?

No. It is a source component and needs an amplifier and loudspeakers, or another suitable playback system.

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