FS: Arcam Alpha 7se CD player

[Lawrence001]

In good condition with original remote. Not used a great deal, I have about 6 disc players and this was the source for my second headphone system. Collection from North London recommended as I don't have the box or transit screws but I would consider posting at buyer's cost and risk. How does £75 sound?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171015/8184bb0675c702833de72de28d016aac.jpg

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[Lawrence001]

Down to £60, that must be a bargain?

[Lawrence001]

Tried it in my main system last night, it might actually work better in this combo than my usual transport and dac so this is temporarily now an interest check.

Just found this on the lampizator website:

The DAC chip is a burr-Brown PCM1716 whic is quite rare and in theory it is one of the worst DACS from Burr-Brown ever, but in reality - it is one of the best.

It is a well kept secret that B-B PCM1716 has excellent sound, so appealing, that many people consider it their DAC chip of choice.
Sadly I did not have more than half day for testing but I agree that this sound is equal to the best ones.
I would say that this DAC chip beats their own high end PCM1702 which is a real BLASPHEMY in High-end circles.

A similarily lively, energetic, enjoyable sound comes for example from the Philips TDA1549.


Lets see, who else used that chip:
A quick visit to Vassily's list:

ARCAM DIVA CD72
ARCAM ALPHA 7SE
Many denons
EXPOSURE CD 2010
JOLIDA JD-100A
MARANTZ CD-17 Mk III (?!!!)
MISSION-Cyrus CD 7
MUSICAL FIDELITY E624
MUSICAL FIDELITY X-RAY
NAD 524
PIONEER PDR-609
ROKSAN CASPIAN DSP
ROTEL RCD-06
THULE AUDIO Spirit CD100
THULE AUDIO Spirit CD150B
Wow ! Quite an impressive list. Some really high ticket products.

[Yomanze]

The original Beresford DACs also used the PCM1716.


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[Lawrence001]

I didn't know that are they sought after or considered bettered by the later versions?