CDS50 vs Denon DCD-1600NE
The DCD-1600NE's signal-to-noise is 117 dB against the CDS50's 118 dB and its thd 0.002% against 0.001%. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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DigitalCD PlayersStreamersDACsDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$861.56
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the CDS50
The Arcam CDS50 is a high-performance SACD/CD player and network streamer from the HDA series, supporting playback of SACD, CD-A, CD-R, CD-RW discs, and digital audio files including FLAC, WAV, AIFF, OGG, MP3, AAC, WMA up to 24-bit/192kHz. It includes built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB input for external drives, and streaming via MusicLife app (compatible with TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer). Equipped with ESS9038 (or ES9038Q2M/K2M) 32-bit/192kHz DAC, digital reclocking to reduce jitter, and separate power supplies for optimal audio performance. Outputs include balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analog, plus coaxial and optical digital in/out. It is discontinued by the manufacturer.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- DAC Chip
- ESS9038 / ES9038Q2M / ESS9038K2M
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 118 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- Toslink optical, coaxial
- Analog Inputs
- unbalanced stereo RCA, balanced stereo XLR
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- No
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- No
- Spotify Connect
- No
- TIDAL Connect
- Yes
- Other Services
- TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 433 × 87 × 284 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 5.3 kg (12 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions