ARCAM Radia CD25 Dual-Mono CD Player

The ARCAM CD25 is the premium CD player in the Radia range, using a dual-mono digital-to-analogue conversion architecture and a vibration-damped disc mechanism to make the most of an existing CD collection.

ARCAM CD25: premium compact disc playback

Ideal for music lovers who want to continue enjoying a physical CD collection with a modern stereo amplifier. Connect via XLR to the A50 Signature or SA45, or via RCA to other integrated amplifiers. This is a CD player, not a network music streamer.

Key features

• Two ESS ES9039Q2M DAC chips, one for each stereo channel
• Low-noise linear power supply and vibration-damped CD mechanism
• Balanced stereo XLR and unbalanced RCA analogue outputs
• Optical and coaxial digital outputs
• Plays audio CD, CD-R and CD-RW; compatible data-disc formats include FLAC, WAV, MP3 and AAC
• Compact Radia design with OLED display and included remote

Is the ARCAM CD25 right for your system?

Speak with the Kronos AV team about system matching, connectivity and installation. We can help you choose a source and loudspeaker combination suited to your room and listening priorities.

Product specifications checked against ARCAM's official CD25 product information. Please confirm current availability before ordering.

Technical Specifications – ARCAM CD25

Specification details from the ARCAM Radia October 2026 dealer price list. Some advanced electrical measurements are not provided in that document; consult the latest ARCAM product sheet before installation.

What does the CD25 add to the Radia range?

The CD25 is ARCAM's premium Radia CD source, combining dual-mono digital conversion with a linear toroidal power supply. It is designed for buyers who value a substantial physical disc collection and want analogue output options suited to a more ambitious amplifier.

ARCAM CD25 – Frequently Asked Questions

Which connections should I use?

Choose the balanced XLR outputs if your amplifier has suitable balanced inputs and you want to use that connection path; conventional RCA outputs support a wider range of stereo amplifiers. Optical and coaxial outputs allow a separate compatible DAC to perform conversion.

Is the CD25 a network streamer?

No. It is primarily a CD player, so use an ST25 or compatible network source if you want built-in music-service streaming.

Our Advice at Kronos AV

Our advice

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