Arcam CD25 – Dedicated High-End CD Player

The Arcam CD25 is a purpose-built disc player for listeners who never stopped believing in the silver disc. A vibration-damped metal chassis, a linear toroidal power supply and dual ESS Sabre DACs work together to read every CD cleanly and convert it with reference-level precision. Behind a glass fascia and crisp OLED display, it is engineered to be the source that finally does your collection justice — available at Soundium.

Key Features

• Dual ESS ES9039Q2M DACs: A dual-mono converter pairing using ESS Hyperstream 4 technology for low noise and high resolution.
• Linear toroidal power supply: Clean, stable power to the analogue stages for a lower noise floor.
• Vibration-damped chassis: A rigid metal structure that keeps disc reading consistent and accurate.
• Balanced and single-ended outputs: 4.4V RMS balanced XLR and 2.2V RMS RCA to suit any preamp or integrated.
• Digital outputs: Coaxial and TOSLINK optical for feeding an external DAC or processor.
• Plays data discs too: Reads WAV, FLAC, MP3 and AAC files from CD, with WAV and FLAC up to 96kHz / 24-bit.

Customer Benefits

The CD25 is designed for people who want a CD player that earns its place in a high-end rack. The balanced XLR output makes it an ideal partner for the Arcam A50 Signature and the wider Radia range, while the toroidal power supply and dual DACs keep the presentation quiet, detailed and natural. With CD-R, CD-RW and data-disc playback, it handles burned discs and ripped libraries as readily as pressed albums, so a lifetime of music stays playable from one source.

Quick Specs

• Type: Compact disc player
• DAC: Dual ESS ES9039Q2M (Hyperstream 4)
• Analogue outputs: Balanced XLR (4.4V RMS), RCA (2.2V RMS)
• Digital outputs: Coaxial, TOSLINK optical
• Disc support: CD, CD-R, CD-RW; WAV, FLAC, MP3, AAC data files
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (± 0.1 dB)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 106 dB (A-weighted)
• Display: OLED behind glass fascia
• Dimensions: 43.1 × 32.9 × 8.4 cm
• Weight: 6.5 kg

What's in the Box

• Arcam CD25 compact disc player
• System remote control
• 2 × AAA batteries
• Mains power cable
• Quick Start Guide
• Important Safety Instructions

Use Cases / Ideal For

High-end CD playback, building a dedicated two-channel source, and using as a precision transport via the digital outputs.

Compatibility

Compatible with balanced and single-ended preamplifiers and integrated amplifiers, including the Arcam A50 Signature and Radia range, and external DACs via coaxial or optical output.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Reference dual-DAC conversion in a dedicated CD player
• True balanced XLR output for high-end systems
• Reads CD-R, CD-RW and data discs with lossless file support
• Solid, vibration-damped build with a clean OLED interface

⚠️ Cons:

• Disc playback only — no streaming or network features
• No digital inputs, so it cannot be used as a standalone DAC

For a collection that deserves better than a laptop drive, the CD25 brings dedicated engineering back to CD playback. Find the Arcam CD25 at Soundium.