Arcam CD192 User Manual

Bringing music and movies to life

new product information

CD192 Upsampling CD Player

• 24/192 upsampling CD player

• 4 x Wolfson WM8740 DACs per channel

• high stability 3

• DC coupled output stage

• ultra-low noise 4-layer DAC PCB

• CD Text, CD-R and CD-RW compatible

• IR and 12v control inputs

• toroid transformer PSU

• stunning sound quality

overtone clock

CD192 new addition to the DiVA range

The CD192 is the highest performing CD player in the Arcam DiVA range, offering superior performance, a greater feature set and better value than has previously been possible in the DiVA product line. Arcam has been designing and building high performance CD players in its purpose built factory in the UK since 1986. All of this experience has been pulled together to make the CD192 the clear “best in class” performer.

Using the design philosophy from Arcam’s highest performing player, the FMJ CD33T, the CD192 features upsampling technology*. By converting the standard CD digital audio to the high sample rates and bit depths used by DVD-Audio, some of the sound quality benefits of this more advanced disc format can now be realised in a standard CD player. Four Wolfson WM8740 DACs convert the digital data back to the analogue domain, the multiple DACs averaging out any errors that may be present in individual DAC ICs.

Finally a DC coupled output stage and extremely accurate ultra-low jitter clocking system ensure a sound quality that is truly remarkable from a conventional CD and sensational at this price.

The employed upsampling and DAC techniques effectively “upgrade” your CD collection offering more detail, greater imaging and an overall more emotional portrayal of the music. Experience the CD192 at your local Arcam dealer from July 2004.

UK Recommended Retail Price £849.90

Arcam, Pembroke Avenue, Denny Industrial Centre, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB5 9QR, UK. www.arcam.co.uk Preliminary information

only; as Arcam’s policy is one of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to change any features without notice.

Arcam is a registered trademark of A&R Cambridge Ltd.

Bringing music and movies to life

key features of the CD192

Audio

• Upsampling to 192kHz for improved phase and frequency response

• High stability 3

• 4 x Wolfson WM8740 DACs per channel to increase linearity and reduce distortion

• DC coupled output with low DC offset servo to provide deep and controlled bass

reproduction

• 4 La yer DAC PCB for improved low-level signal return paths and very low digital noise

• High quality op-amps from Analogue Devices and Burr Brown (AD797 and OP2134)

• Audiophile grade decoupling capacitors (Stargate and Oscon)

• Low dissipation factor polypropylene capacitors in the out pu t filters (WIMA)

Operation

• Compatible with CD and most CD-R and CD-RW discs

• Displays CD Text information

• Infra Red remote control via supplied handset or industry standard 3.5mm jack

• Unit standby control via 12v rear panel 3.5mm jack

overtone clock for low jitter to improve the stereo imaging

General

• 4-layer fibreglass DAC circuit board for best audio performance

• Low noise power supply with toroidal mains transformer

• Back panel switchblade mains voltage (230v / 115v)

• Size 430mm wide, 290mm deep, 85mm high

• Weight 4.6kg (10.12lbs)

The DiVA range is available in silver or black

*A full explanation of Arcam’s DAC and upsampling technology can be downloaded at:

http://www.arcam.co.uk/diva/MC_docs_Upsampling.htm

CD192 upsampling DAC board

E & OE May 2004