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Arcam CDS50 CD/SACD Network Player - ARC-CDS50-US
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Arcam's CDS50 is a modern yet refined audio system with a modern yet refined aesthetic. It has a modern yet refined aesthetic and is an unbeatable price point. However, the MusicLife/software app is often rubbish and can cause the player to freeze up. Additionally, the provided remote can use the same frequency as the powered Kanto Tuk speakers I own. Despite these issues, the CDS50 is a great choice for an unbeatable price point.
If youre listening to a 24-bit WAV copy of your favorite album through a DAC that only converts to 16-bit, theres a good chunk of detail going to waste right there. Thats why Arcam has included 32-bit DACs on the entire HDA range the most commonly used bit-depth in digital recording so youre guaranteed the full aural picture of whatever the artist inte…
If youre listening to a 24-bit WAV copy of your favorite album through a DAC that only converts to 16-bit, theres a good chunk of detail going to waste right there. Thats why Arcam has included 32-bit DACs on the entire HDA range the most commonly used bit-depth in digital recording so youre guaranteed the full aural picture of whatever the artist intended.
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Arcam's CDS50 is a modern yet refined audio system with a modern yet refined aesthetic. It has a modern yet refined aesthetic and is an unbeatable price point. However, the MusicLife/software app is often rubbish and can cause the player to freeze up. Additionally, the provided remote can use the same frequency as the powered Kanto Tuk speakers I own. Despite these issues, the CDS50 is a great choice for an unbeatable price point.
Pros
- Modern and refined aesthetic
- High-quality sound
- Good value for the price
- Multiple file formats supported
- Integrated DAC
Cons
- MusicLife app issues
- Remote control issues
- Difficult to control some features
- No built-in USB hub
- No built-in USB-C port
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If youre listening to a 24-bit WAV copy of your favorite album through a DAC that only converts to 16-bit, theres a good chunk of detail going to waste right there. Thats why Arcam has included 32-bit DACs on the entire HDA range the most commonly used bit-depth in digital recording so youre guaranteed the full aural picture of whatever the artist intended.