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CD players haven’t quite enjoyed the same level of revival that turntables have in recent years. 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 now changed 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 CD collection. And if its amp siblings’ performances are