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Arcam CD5

CD player | £699 | View offers whf.cm/ArcamCD5

CD players haven’t quite enjoyed the same level of revival that turntables have. Despite reports of CD sales seeing an uplift in recent years, we haven’t seen many new CD players – and really good CD players at that – hit the market.

But that’s about to change with the Arcam CD5. Not only has Arcam returned with an enticing range of hi-fi separates (we have already given the A5 and A15 amplifiers five-star reviews), but the new components are also priced on the affordable side.

At £699, the new Arcam CD5 could be hitting a sweet spot in a price range that has long gathered dust, just like many an audiophile’s compact disc collection. And if its amplifier

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