Accustic Arts PLAYER III - Premium CD Player
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Product Overview & Specifications
The Accustic Arts PLAYER III is a premium CD player and integrated digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) handmade in Germany. Designed to serve both as a standalone disc player and as a digital hub for external media sources, the unit features a vibration-decoupled, tray-loading CD drive mechanism built specifically for audio applications. Its aluminium-ABS composite disc drawer is supported by dual metal guide bars to ensure smooth rotation and reliable disc tracking.
Operating as a standalone DAC, the PLAYER III incorporates four digital inputs—two coaxial RCA, one optical, and an asynchronous USB 2.0 port. The internal converter uses 32-bit / 384 kHz upsampling technology to process high-resolution PCM files alongside native DSD content up to DSD512. Power is supplied by two separate German-made 25 VA toroidal transformers to isolate digital processing from the analogue output stage, all housed within a brushed aluminium and steel enclosure.
KEY FEATURES & PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES
- Dual-Function CD Player & External DAC: Combines a dedicated tray-loading CD transport with an onboard 32-bit / 384 kHz upsampling digital-to-analogue converter.
- Dedicated Audio Drive Mechanism: Features a vibration-decoupled CD drive housed in a damped aluminium-ABS compound drawer guided by twin metal bearings.
- Asynchronous USB & High-Resolution Playback: USB 2.0 interface supports playback of high-resolution file formats including WAV, FLAC, ALAC, and AIFF up to DSD512.
- Dual German-Made Toroidal Power Supplies: Independent 25 VA toroidal transformers supply clean, separate power feeds to the laser mechanism, digital processing, and analogue stages.
- Separated Internal Circuit Architecture: Spatial physical separation between digital processing and analogue output sections maintains a low noise floor and clear signal paths.
- Brushed Aluminium & Steel Construction: Resonance-damped metal housing fitted with a finely brushed aluminium front panel and a chromed brass tray cover.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Premium CD Player & Digital-to-Analogue Converter |
| Brand / Origin | Accustic Arts — Handmade in Germany |
| Model Designation | PLAYER III |
| Playable Disc Formats | CD, CD-R, CD-RW |
| DAC Architecture | 32-Bit / 384 kHz Upsampling Technology |
| USB Format Support | PCM up to 32-Bit / 384 kHz | DSD up to DSD512 (WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF) |
| Digital Audio Inputs | 2x S/PDIF Coaxial RCA (75 Ω), 1x S/PDIF Optical Toslink, 1x Asynchronous USB 2.0 |
| Analogue Audio Outputs | 1x Stereo Balanced XLR Pair (33 Ω), 1x Stereo Unbalanced RCA Pair (33 Ω) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD + N) | 0.0001% |
| Channel Crosstalk | < -106 dB (at Digital 0 dB) |
| Power Supply Core | 2x 25 VA German-Made Toroidal Core Transformers (Isolated Digital/Analogue Supplies) |
| Chassis Construction | Resonance-Damped Housing, Brushed Aluminium Front Panel, Chromed Brass Drawer Cover |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 130 x 482 x 380 mm |
| Net Weight | 13.0 kg (28.6 lbs) |
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Accustic Arts PLAYER III - Premium CD Player
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