Accustic Arts PLAYER IV - Audiophile CD Player

Accustic Arts bring to market a true Reference Level CD Player that represents the embodiment of all our knowledge and craft into a truly world class CD replay solution.

The PLAYER IV is an absolutely top-class CD player and D/A converter and the successor of the famous PLAYER II MK2.

For the CD module, we have engineered a bespoke implementation of the ultimate CD Pro-8 mechanism.

With truly world class performance, the features of the PLAYER IV include 4 digital inputs (XLR, coaxial, optical and USB) and the USB input is engineered to the latest asynchronous DSD256 technology.

The PLAYER IV is not only a top class CD with an incredibly over-engineered top loading design, but also an audiophile D/A converter, which has both a coaxial and an asynchronous USB input for HD audio and DSD. Via these inputs, e.g. a laptop, MAC or PC, but also another digital source device.

The heart of the PLAYER IV is the new CD Pro-8 transport, which has been embedded in a massive, resonance-optimized ALU block.

The D/A converter used in the PLAYER IV works on the sophisticated 32/384 upsampling principle. For optimal connection, the PLAYER IV therefore has symmetrical outputs.

PLAYER IV highlights

• CD-Player and high-quality D/A converter in one unit
• High precision 32 bit/384 kHz up-sampling technology
• The famous transport CD Pro-8, with outstanding sound characteristics:
• Solid metal cast chassis with elaborate mechanical decoupling
• Storage of the drive in a solid aluminium housing (so-called sub-chassis construction principle)
• Fixed CD in the drive by means of precise puck with integrated magnet, made of chromed brass
• Separate D/A conversion function through 4 digital inputs:
• 2 x coaxial (RCA), 1 x optical and 1 x USB 2.0 (512 asynchronous)
• Playback of various HD audio data (WAV, FLAC, ALAC, etc.) up to DSD 512 from a PC or laptop via USB interface
• 2 separate, generously sized power supplies for laser control, digital signal processing, display control and D/A converter section
• Very high power supply capacity
• 2 x 25 VA toroidal core transformer of premium quality (Made in Germany) for a stable power supply
• Spatial separation of analogue and digital section within the D/A converter for best possible signal-to-noise ratio
• Resonance minimising metal housing
• Front panel made of microlised aluminium
• Chrome metal on the front panel
• ACCUSTIC ARTS® remote control
• ACCUSTIC ARTS® PLAYER IV is guaranteed Handmade in Germany

Specifications

CD transport:

• CD-Pro8

Playable formats:

• CD, CD-R, CD-RW

Analog outputs:

• 1 x balanced 2 x 33 (XLR)
• 1 x unbalanced 33 (RCA)

Digital inputs:

• 2 x S/P-DIF; coaxial 75 (RCA)
• 1 x S/P-DIF; optical
• 1 x USB 2.0 (asynchronous) 32bit / 384kHz / DSD 512

Input data format:

• Hi-res audio up to DSD 512
• (ALAC, FLAC, AIFF, WAV etc.)

D/A converter:

• 32 bit/384 kHz upsampling technology

Distortion (THD + N):

• 0,0001 %

Crosstalk:

• < 106 dB with digital 0 dB

Dimensions (H x W x D)

• 165 x 482 x 375 mm / 6.5 x 19 x 14.8 inches

Weight:

• approx. 22 kg / 48 lbs