{"product_id":"accarts-drviv","title":"Accustic Arts DRIVE IV - Audiophile CD Transport","description":"\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eAccustic Arts DRIVE IV - Audiophile CD Player\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccustic Arts bring to market a true Reference Level CD Transport that represents the embodiment of all our knowledge and craft into a truly world class CD replay solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur new reference CD transport: ACCUSTIC ARTS® DRIVE IV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eThe Perfect CD transport\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new DRIVE IV is a CD transport of the absolute reference class and works according to the top-loader principle. The unit is designed exclusively to play CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs in uncompromising quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core of the DRIVE IV is the well-known high-end CD module CD-Pro8. Contrary to most other conventional designs, this module is equipped with a very solid diecast chassis in metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe diecast chassis has excellent damping characteristics and simultaneously offers high stability and rigidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CD module with its 3-beam laser is fitted in the DRIVE II using an elaborate construction with mechanical decoupling (subchassis design principle) and is integrated in its own solid aluminium housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003ePerfect power supply\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn general, the building of a high-end CD drive requires a good power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTherefore, in the DRIVE IV, 2 separate generously dimensioned and magnetically shielded transformers of the highest quality serve to provide a perfect voltage feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese transformers are produced especially for the DRIVE IV and are Made in Germany  just as all ACCUSTIC ARTS® transformers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttention was also given to providing the individual drive components requiring power such as the motor control, laser control, digital signal processing, display control and display heating with their own, generously dimensioned high performance power supply units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis prevents, for example, the power signal for the laser control having a negative influence on the power signal for the digital signal processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo ensure the correct function of the individual power units, a high reservoir capacity was selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eThe perfect components\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn order to attain absolute perfection, DRIVE IV exclusively uses selected components with narrow tolerances and the highest possible quality classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA number of the individual components are also manually measured and matched together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are also no compromises with the housing: solid, carefully crafted aluminium plates combined with chrome-plated turned parts in brass serve to provide a fantastic touch quality and extreme stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStability is important to make sure that the CD being scanned can be read by the laser without any interference. Interfering pressure waves are prevented from reaching the CD through an ultra-stable slide cover which is also acoustically damped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe laser beam is protected from negative influences by the solid drive cover produced in aluminium in the inside of the CD bay with a special, light-absorbing paint (Nextel®).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis allows 100% absorption of any diffused light present. The exact positioning of the CD is made with a magnetic puck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003ePerfect operation\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all ACCUSTIC ARTS® devices the DRIVE IV impresses through its easy operation. In modern times, where most electronic devices are overloaded with unnecessary functions, this is surely a welcome change for many music lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DRIVE IV can be operated with most of the basic functions even without using a remote control through two chrome-plated rotary and button controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth switch types are built to last an eternity. The switches are incredibly solid and the rotary switches produced in metal (Made in Germany) are equipped with gold-plated silver contacts which are absolutely corrosion-free and also allow thousands of switching cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe user who requires further functions can use the enclosed remote control which is also easy to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remote control also has a brushed and anodised aluminium housing which optically matches the housing of the DRIVE IV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eThe perfect sound experience\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result of the best individual components, thorough development, careful production, elaborate testing and innumerable listening sessions is the ultimate sound experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn combination with other ACCUSTIC ARTS® components music becomes perfect acoustics Handmade in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eDRIVE IV highlights\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudiophile reference CD transport in top-loader design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-Class CD mechanism (CD-Pro8) with heavy die-cast metal frame and involved mechanical decoupling, embedded in a massive aluminium housing (subchassis construction principle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 generously dimensioned and magnetically shielded toroidal core transformers of premium quality (Made in Germany)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCD positioning in drive using exceptionally precise clamper, whereby the integrated magnet inside the clamper guarantees ideal pressing and smooth running\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely fine digital output stage with the following features:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e separate transformer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e separate extra large power supply unit with voltage stabilisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e output stage with extremely low jitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll used components and parts are selected and of highest quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely stable, massive and resonance optimized housing, primarily made of 10 mm thick aluminium plates, ultra stable and acoustically damped top load cover; all chromed parts are made of massive brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 premium quality rotary switches (Made in Germany) with gold-plated silver contacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eACCUSTIC ARTS® standard remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eACCUSTIC ARTS® DRIVE IV is guaranteed Handmade in Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayable formats:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eCD, CD-R, CD-RW\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigital outputs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x S\/P-DIF; coaxial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x S\/P-DIF; TOSLINK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCD data format:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eWAV\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions (H x W x D)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e165 x 482 x 375 mm \/ 6.5 x 19 x 14.8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eapprox. 22.5 kg \/ 49.5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Accustic Arts","offers":[{"title":"Black Anodised \/ Chrome","offer_id":52739703800074,"sku":"ACCUSTICAR-8376","price":19400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver Anodised \/ Chrome","offer_id":52739703832842,"sku":"ACCUSTICAR-8377","price":19400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver Anodised \/ Gold","offer_id":52739703865610,"sku":"ACCUSTICAR-8378","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Anodised \/ Gold","offer_id":52739703898378,"sku":"ACCUSTICAR-8379","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/3283\/6618\/files\/accustic-arts-drive-iv-audiophile-cd-transport-40782-1-p_3cce09f9-361b-495e-9842-442435315b1c.jpg?v=1773933102","url":"https:\/\/audioemotion.co.uk\/products\/accarts-drviv","provider":"Audio Emotion Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}