Used Arcam Delta Black Box DAC up for auction.Great working condition.

For sale is X-RARE ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 500 BITSTREAM DAC Unit in good condition and functional. The Arcam Delta Black Box 500 is a sophisticated Digital Audio Control Centre or DACC. It accepts inputs from up to seven digital sources and includes two record outputs suitable for digital recorders or remotely sited outboard DACs.The Delta 500 incorporates an Arcam designed, state of the art, Bitstream digital to analogue converter (DAC). The DAC technology at the heart of the Black Box 500 was designed by Arcam to overcome the sonic limitations of the conventional one bit digital to analogue converters included with most of today’s digital audio components, to provide top quality sound from any digital source.The 500’s converter uses discrete surface mount components and multiple power supplies to achieve near 20 bit resolution. Special clock recovery techniques, including Arcam’s “Sync Lock” process, minimize conically degrading digital jitter. And the Black Box 500 is very versatile. It can accommodate digital sources (including CD, DVD, Digital music files, DAT, DAB, DBS, DCC, LD and MD) and allows for three sampling frequencies including 32, 44.1 and 48kHz. It offers no less than seven digital inputs, including two 75 ohm gold-plated BNCs, two gold-plated RCA?phonos, one balanced AES-EBU and two fast Toslink optical connectors. The main output volume level is digitally adjustable in 1dB steps visible on the display, and can be used as a preamp to feed directly to a power amp. All of the functions are duplicated on the included remote control handset.The sound from CD may be further enhanced by partnering the Delta 500 with a Sync Lock equipped Arcam Delta 250 or 170.3 transport. This proprietary Sync Lock technique minimises digital jitter (the distortion causing timing errors present in all digital signals) and won Arcam a coveted Design and Engineering Award at the 1994 International Consumer Electronics Show in Chicago.For convenience and ease of use the Delta Black Box 500 is supplied with Arcam’s CR25 Handi Remote infra-red remote control handset. This controls input selection and muting, plus audio output level over a 99dB range. It also provides basic remote functions for most Arcam CD players/transports and amplifiers.Its elegant styling, exquisite treble, fine dynamics, excellent imaging and depth offer an astonishing enhancement to any digitally-based music or home cinema system. Comes as pictured with manual, remote and power cord.Will be guaranteed to be working on arrival.Sorry, no extended warranty on old electronic..

Arcam Black Box 50 DAC Digital to Analogue Converter. Condition is Used. In good condition comes with power lead only. Has been tested before listing and will be tested again before being dispatched. Any questions please contact us. Please note Some addresses will incur an additional postage charge (Highlands, Islands and Ireland) so please ask first before purchasing if your address falls into these areas. Dispatched with Other 48h Courier. Thanks for viewing.

For sale is X-RARE ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 500 BITSTREAM DAC Unit in good condition and functional. The Arcam Delta Black Box 500 is a sophisticated Digital Audio Control Centre or DACC. It accepts inputs from up to seven digital sources and includes two record outputs suitable for digital recorders or remotely sited outboard DACs.The Delta 500 incorporates an Arcam designed, state of the art, Bitstream digital to analogue converter (DAC). The DAC technology at the heart of the Black Box 500 was designed by Arcam to overcome the sonic limitations of the conventional one bit digital to analogue converters included with most of today’s digital audio components, to provide top quality sound from any digital source.The 500’s converter uses discrete surface mount components and multiple power supplies to achieve near 20 bit resolution. Special clock recovery techniques, including Arcam’s “Sync Lock” process, minimize conically degrading digital jitter. And the Black Box 500 is very versatile. It can accommodate digital sources (including CD, DVD, Digital music files, DAT, DAB, DBS, DCC, LD and MD) and allows for three sampling frequencies including 32, 44.1 and 48kHz. It offers no less than seven digital inputs, including two 75 ohm gold-plated BNCs, two gold-plated RCA?phonos, one balanced AES-EBU and two fast Toslink optical connectors. The main output volume level is digitally adjustable in 1dB steps visible on the display, and can be used as a preamp to feed directly to a power amp. All of the functions are duplicated on the included remote control handset.The sound from CD may be further enhanced by partnering the Delta 500 with a Sync Lock equipped Arcam Delta 250 or 170.3 transport. This proprietary Sync Lock technique minimises digital jitter (the distortion causing timing errors present in all digital signals) and won Arcam a coveted Design and Engineering Award at the 1994 International Consumer Electronics Show in Chicago.For convenience and ease of use the Delta Black Box 500 is supplied with Arcam’s CR25 Handi Remote infra-red remote control handset. This controls input selection and muting, plus audio output level over a 99dB range. It also provides basic remote functions for most Arcam CD players/transports and amplifiers.Its elegant styling, exquisite treble, fine dynamics, excellent imaging and depth offer an astonishing enhancement to any digitally-based music or home cinema system. Comes as pictured with manual, remote and power cord.Will be guaranteed to be working on arrival.Sorry, no extended warranty on old electronic..

For sale is X-RARE ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 500 BITSTREAM DAC Unit in good condition and functional. The Arcam Delta Black Box 500 is a sophisticated Digital Audio Control Centre or DACC. It accepts inputs from up to seven digital sources and includes two record outputs suitable for digital recorders or remotely sited outboard DACs.The Delta 500 incorporates an Arcam designed, state of the art, Bitstream digital to analogue converter (DAC). The DAC technology at the heart of the Black Box 500 was designed by Arcam to overcome the sonic limitations of the conventional one bit digital to analogue converters included with most of today’s digital audio components, to provide top quality sound from any digital source.The 500’s converter uses discrete surface mount components and multiple power supplies to achieve near 20 bit resolution. Special clock recovery techniques, including Arcam’s “Sync Lock” process, minimize conically degrading digital jitter. And the Black Box 500 is very versatile. It can accommodate digital sources (including CD, DVD, Digital music files, DAT, DAB, DBS, DCC, LD and MD) and allows for three sampling frequencies including 32, 44.1 and 48kHz. It offers no less than seven digital inputs, including two 75 ohm gold-plated BNCs, two gold-plated RCA?phonos, one balanced AES-EBU and two fast Toslink optical connectors. The main output volume level is digitally adjustable in 1dB steps visible on the display, and can be used as a preamp to feed directly to a power amp. All of the functions are duplicated on the included remote control handset.The sound from CD may be further enhanced by partnering the Delta 500 with a Sync Lock equipped Arcam Delta 250 or 170.3 transport. This proprietary Sync Lock technique minimises digital jitter (the distortion causing timing errors present in all digital signals) and won Arcam a coveted Design and Engineering Award at the 1994 International Consumer Electronics Show in Chicago.For convenience and ease of use the Delta Black Box 500 is supplied with Arcam’s CR25 Handi Remote infra-red remote control handset. This controls input selection and muting, plus audio output level over a 99dB range. It also provides basic remote functions for most Arcam CD players/transports and amplifiers.Its elegant styling, exquisite treble, fine dynamics, excellent imaging and depth offer an astonishing enhancement to any digitally-based music or home cinema system. Comes as pictured with manual, remote and power cord.Will be guaranteed to be working on arrival.Sorry, no extended warranty on old electronic..

For sale is X-RARE ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 500 BITSTREAM DAC Unit in good condition and functional. The Arcam Delta Black Box 500 is a sophisticated Digital Audio Control Centre or DACC. It accepts inputs from up to seven digital sources and includes two record outputs suitable for digital recorders or remotely sited outboard DACs.The Delta 500 incorporates an Arcam designed, state of the art, Bitstream digital to analogue converter (DAC). The DAC technology at the heart of the Black Box 500 was designed by Arcam to overcome the sonic limitations of the conventional one bit digital to analogue converters included with most of today’s digital audio components, to provide top quality sound from any digital source.The 500’s converter uses discrete surface mount components and multiple power supplies to achieve near 20 bit resolution. Special clock recovery techniques, including Arcam’s “Sync Lock” process, minimize conically degrading digital jitter. And the Black Box 500 is very versatile. It can accommodate digital sources (including CD, DVD, Digital music files, DAT, DAB, DBS, DCC, LD and MD) and allows for three sampling frequencies including 32, 44.1 and 48kHz. It offers no less than seven digital inputs, including two 75 ohm gold-plated BNCs, two gold-plated RCA?phonos, one balanced AES-EBU and two fast Toslink optical connectors. The main output volume level is digitally adjustable in 1dB steps visible on the display, and can be used as a preamp to feed directly to a power amp. All of the functions are duplicated on the included remote control handset.The sound from CD may be further enhanced by partnering the Delta 500 with a Sync Lock equipped Arcam Delta 250 or 170.3 transport. This proprietary Sync Lock technique minimises digital jitter (the distortion causing timing errors present in all digital signals) and won Arcam a coveted Design and Engineering Award at the 1994 International Consumer Electronics Show in Chicago.For convenience and ease of use the Delta Black Box 500 is supplied with Arcam’s CR25 Handi Remote infra-red remote control handset. This controls input selection and muting, plus audio output level over a 99dB range. It also provides basic remote functions for most Arcam CD players/transports and amplifiers.Its elegant styling, exquisite treble, fine dynamics, excellent imaging and depth offer an astonishing enhancement to any digitally-based music or home cinema system. Comes as pictured with manual, remote and power cord.Will be guaranteed to be working on arrival.Sorry, no extended warranty on old electronic..

Arcam delta 250 is not working and I believe needs a new laser mechanism. ( philips cdm9/44) otherwise in good condition besides some missing side trim pieces. (See photos). The Delta Black Box works fine and can be used with any transport but the combo is best with the sinc lock. These were great in their day! Sold as a pair! Trust me you’ll want to get the transport working! I unfortunately don’t have the manuals or electrical cords but the boxes (original) , audio quest digital cable and sinc lock cable and these remotes are included. See pics! What you see is what you get. Hopefully these go to a good home that appreciates fine vintage digital. Revision: I Have found the side trim pieces for the Delta 250 transport and they Will be included!!!

Biete einen Digitalanalogwandler von Arcam.ARCAM Delta Black Box 3. Technisch einwandfreier Zustand.Alles Funktioniert.Die Alufront ist frei von Kratzern oder sonstigen Beschädigungen.Der Deckel hat kleine Punkte die sich nicht entfernen lassen. Siehe Foto. Als Privatverkäufer gebe ich keine Garantie oder Gewährleistung. Der Artikel wird gekauft wie gesehen. Bei Fernkäufen ohne Inaugenscheinnahme des Artikels trägt der Käufer die Verantwortung. Eine Rücknahme ist ausgeschlossen.

Fully working Arcam Delta Black Box 5 DAC digital audio converter vintage retro Hi-Fi audioMade in 80-90s Feel free to ask any questions :)No returns and exchanges policy for used/restored audio equipment

For sale is X-RARE ARCAM DELTA BLACK BOX 500 BITSTREAM DAC Unit in good condition and functional. The Arcam Delta Black Box 500 is a sophisticated Digital Audio Control Centre or DACC. It accepts inputs from up to seven digital sources and includes two record outputs suitable for digital recorders or remotely sited outboard DACs.The Delta 500 incorporates an Arcam designed, state of the art, Bitstream digital to analogue converter (DAC). The DAC technology at the heart of the Black Box 500 was designed by Arcam to overcome the sonic limitations of the conventional one bit digital to analogue converters included with most of today’s digital audio components, to provide top quality sound from any digital source.The 500’s converter uses discrete surface mount components and multiple power supplies to achieve near 20 bit resolution. Special clock recovery techniques, including Arcam’s “Sync Lock” process, minimize conically degrading digital jitter. And the Black Box 500 is very versatile. It can accommodate digital sources (including CD, DVD, Digital music files, DAT, DAB, DBS, DCC, LD and MD) and allows for three sampling frequencies including 32, 44.1 and 48kHz. It offers no less than seven digital inputs, including two 75 ohm gold-plated BNCs, two gold-plated RCA?phonos, one balanced AES-EBU and two fast Toslink optical connectors. The main output volume level is digitally adjustable in 1dB steps visible on the display, and can be used as a preamp to feed directly to a power amp. All of the functions are duplicated on the included remote control handset.The sound from CD may be further enhanced by partnering the Delta 500 with a Sync Lock equipped Arcam Delta 250 or 170.3 transport. This proprietary Sync Lock technique minimises digital jitter (the distortion causing timing errors present in all digital signals) and won Arcam a coveted Design and Engineering Award at the 1994 International Consumer Electronics Show in Chicago.For convenience and ease of use the Delta Black Box 500 is supplied with Arcam’s CR25 Handi Remote infra-red remote control handset. This controls input selection and muting, plus audio output level over a 99dB range. It also provides basic remote functions for most Arcam CD players/transports and amplifiers.Its elegant styling, exquisite treble, fine dynamics, excellent imaging and depth offer an astonishing enhancement to any digitally-based music or home cinema system. Comes as pictured with manual, remote and power cord.Will be guaranteed to be working on arrival.Sorry, no extended warranty on old electronic..

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We use a 24 hour courier service but please allow up to 3 days handling time as a lot of our items are large and timeconsuming to package. Many thanks :) Description: Fully working and tested.with no evident issues… Superb sounding. Complete with box for the 170 and a Audioquest digital interconnect. Apart from a couple of minor imperfections to the top edge of the facia of the 170, they are practically unmarked. Please inspect the pictures (please also use the zoom function on the photos) and be sure of what you are buying, please don’t buy this if you are at all unsure, I will answer any questions you have, just email BEFORE PURCHASING. This is a used item and has been fairly described to the best of our ability. If you are not happy with any item, we can arrange collection from you for a full refund (even if you are outside the UK) We will not provide any partial refunds and will not cover any restoration, detailed or internal cleaning, repairs or modification costs. Any questions regarding out of eBay deals will be ignored Any items suspected missing in transit, must be reported to us within 10 days. Shipping We ship using a 24 hour courier. Please allow up to 3 days handling time as a lot of our items are large and take time to package well. Collections Collections from our unit in Bordon are available on Wednesdays and Fridays. Visit our storeHi-Fi Hangar Vintage hifi specialists Other PROJECTS, SPARES & REPAIRS HI-FI & AUDIO EQUIPMENT AMPLIFIERS DISK PLAYERS (CD/DVD/MD/SACD) TUNERS CASSETTE/TAPE DECKS SPEAKERS STUDIO EQUIPMENT TURNTABLES/RECORD PLAYERS CARTRIDGES TONEARMS MERCHANDISE T-SHIRTS ACCESSORIES Payment We take payment through the ebay managed payment system, Shipping We ship using a 24 hour courier. Please allow up to 3 days handling time as a lot of our items are large and take time to package well. _gsrx_vers_1545 (GS 9.4.1 (1545))

ARCAM DELTA 170.3 COMPACT DISC TRANSPORT & DELTA BLACK BOX 5, REMOTE, MANUALS. FULL WORKING ORDER. VERY NICE AND A WELL-REGARDED SET. VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF, CONSIDERING ITS AGE, THIS IS IN VERY NICE CONDITION. HAS BEEN FULLY TESTED, PERFORMS AND FUNCTIONS VERY WELL. BASIC SPECIFICATION INCLUDES:THE TRANSPORT AND THE BLACK BOX BOTH COME WITH POWER CABLES, A SINGLE OPTICAL CABLE, REMOTE CONTROL (USED BATTERIES INSTALLED), MANUALS FOR BOTH UNITS AND THE TRANSPORT SCREWS FOR THE TRANSPORT UNIT. NO BOX, BUT WILL BE PACKED PROPERLY BEFORE DISPATCH. THE BLACK BOX, I.E. DAC HAS INPUTS FOR DIGITAL COAXIAL & OPTICAL INPUT. THERE ARE TWO RCA PHONO / ANALOGUE OUTPUTS. AGAIN, THE TRANSPORT UNIT HAS BOTH OPTICAL AND COAXIAL OUTPUTS. A OPTICAL CABLE IS PROVIDED. YOU CAN ADJUST THE BRIGHTNESS ON THE TRANSPORT DIRECTLY FROM THE FRONT. USUAL PALY, PAUSE PROGRAM OPTIONS AT THE FRONT. THE MAIN SCREEN IS NICE AND BRIGHT. 16 BIT COMPACT DISC AUDIO, USING DIFFERENTIAL BITSTREAM D/A CONVERTERS AND DIRECT COUPLED ANALOGUE FILTER AND OUTPUT STAGES. DIMENSIONS – 430 WIDTHS ON BOTH UNITS MM, 240VSERIAL NUMBERS – DBB 007833, D17 003602 FULLY TESTED AND IN FULL WORKING ORDER, EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY, COME FROM A REALLY GOOD HOME. NB: PHOTOS ARE OF ACTUAL ITEM – PLEASE SEE ALL PICTURES. THEY ARE IN FANTASTIC CONDITION. A FEW EDGING MARKS BUT NOTHING MAJOR. IF YOU REQUIRE ANY MORE INFORMATION OR ADDITIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS, PLEASE CONTACT MEMETHODS OF PAYMENT ARE PAYPAL, BANK TRANSFER OR PAYMENT ON COLLECTIONFOR OVERSEAS BIDDERS, PAYMENT CAN BE MADE BY BANK TRANSFER (PREFERRED) OR PAYPAL POSTAGE COSTS:THIS WILL BE VERY WELL PACKED AND TRACKABLE INFORMATION WILL BE PROIVDED TO THE BUYER – OR YOU CAN COLLECT AND SAVE ON POSTAGE COSTS. COLLECTION IS WELCOME AND IS FREE TO DO SO BIDDERS FROM CHANNEL/HIGHLANDS UK – PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR SHIPPING COST, IT IS NOT THE SAME AS WHAT IS OFFERED ON THE AUCTION.EVERY OTHER OVERSEAS BIDDER PLEASE ASK FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE DIRECTLY, ONLY BID AFTER YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE QUOTE.POSTAGE INSURANCE CAN BE DONE AT BUYERS COST. PLEASE LET ME KNOW AT END OF AUCTION. SOME COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE UK INCUR IMPORT DUTIES AND TAXES WHICH I WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BUYER MUST PAY FOR THESE. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR COUNTRIES SHIPPING QUOTAS. I WILL REQUEST ANY RETURN POSTAGE CHARGES INCURRED ARE PAID BY THE CUSTOMER. PLEASE ENSURE SOMEONE IS HOME TO SIGN FOR THE DELIVERY. IF NO ASNWER, THE GOODS ARE RETURNED TO ME AT CUSTOMERS COST.PLEASE TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THAT POSTAGE INCLUDES MATERIALS AND TIME SPENT PACKING. PAYMENT IS REQUIRED WITHIN 2 DAYS UNLESS PREVIOUSLY AGREED. I TRY MY BEST TO DESCRIBE ITEMS AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE, SHOULD PROBLEMS OCCUR PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE LEAVING FEEDBACK. IF YOUR GOODS ARRIVE DAMAGED, FAULTY OR NOT AS DESCRIBED THEN I WILL OFFER A REFUND ONLY IF I AM INFORMED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF YOU RECEIVING THE GOODS (UK BUYERS ONLY). POSTAGE WILL BE REFUNDED (UK BUYERS ONLY). THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO OVERSEAS BUYERS. ANY RETURNED ITEMS WILL NEED TO BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER. PLEASE CONTACT ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF ANY PROBLEMS OCCUR, I WILL BE MORE THAN HAPPY TO HELP, EVEN IF ITS HELP YOU NEED IN GETTING YOUR PURCHASE UP AND RUNNING.ALL GOODS ARE PACKED TO THE HIGHEST STANDARD; I PACK THE WAY I WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE. AS I TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN MY AUDIO EQUIPMENT. IF GOODS TAKE LONGER THAN A WEEK AFTER PAYMENT THEN PLEASE GET IN TOUCH I WILL CHASE IT FOR YOU AND PROVIDE YOU WITH AN UPDATE.……………………………………………………………………………………………….....AN INDEPENDENT HI-FI DEALER SUPPLYING A RANGE OF QUALITY PRE-OWNED AUDIO EQUIPMENT TO THE UK AND INTERNATIONAL MARKET. QUALITY PRODUCTS AND EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE INCLUDING AFTER CARE IS OUR MAIN FOCUS. WEB: SOUNDSPERFECT.UKLET ME ENTERTAIN YOU! ENJOY GOOD SOUND.……………………………………………………………………………………………….....HAPPY BIDDING!!!

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Arcam delta 270 cd player. It’s black and in a good condition.

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Price revised for quick sale. Arcam Delta Black Box 3 Digital to Analogue Converter (DAC) in very good condition and full working order. This has been my main DAC for my Arcam cd transport for quite a while but I have now obtained a Black Box 500 so the Black Box 3 is no longer needed. It sounds superb and will be a great addition to your system, it can be used with a cd transport or a cd player with digital output. It has been security sealed to prevent component swapping and it will be packed very well for delivery by courier. Selling at a very reasonable price. You will receive the Black Box 3 and mains cable ONLY, nothing else is included. Thanks for looking.

amplifier. The amp is blown! It is a black delta 290 p power amplifier

Arcam delta 270 cd player. It’s black and in a good condition.

Arcam Delta Black Box 500 Digital Audio Control Centre (DACC) For sale is this now quite rare Arcam Delta Black Box DACC In very good cosmetic condition and fully working. Will come with its original remote control and a power lead. DescriptionThe Arcam Delta Black Box 500 is a sophisticated Digital Audio Control Centre or DACC. It accepts inputs from up to seven digital sources and includes two record outputs suitable for digital recorders or remotely sited outboard DACs.The Delta 500 incorporates an Arcam designed, state of the art, Bitstream digital to analogue converter (DAC). The DAC technology at the heart of the Black Box 500 was designed by Arcam to overcome the sonic limitations of the conventional one bit digital to analogue converters included with most of today’s digital audio components, to provide top quality sound from any digital source.The 500’s converter uses discrete surface mount components and multiple power supplies to achieve near 20 bit resolution. Special clock recovery techniques, including Arcam’s “Sync Lock” process, minimise sonically degrading digital jitter. And the Black Box 500 is very versatile. It can accommodate digital sources (including CD, DVD, Digital music files, DAT, DAB, DBS, DCC, LD and MD) and allows for three sampling frequencies including 32, 44.1 and 48kHz. It offers no less than seven digital inputs, including two 75 ohm gold-plated BNCs, two gold-plated RCA?phonos, one balanced AES-EBU and two fast Toslink optical connectors. The main output volume level is digitally adjustable in 1dB steps visible on the display, and can be used as a preamp to feed directly to a power amp. All of the functions are duplicated on the included remote control handset.The sound from CD may be further enhanced by partnering the Delta 500 with a Sync Lock equipped Arcam Delta 250 or 170.3 transport. This proprietary Sync Lock technique minimises digital jitter (the distortion causing timing errors present in all digital signals) and won Arcam a coveted Design and Engineering Award at the 1994 International Consumer Electronics Show in Chicago.For convenience and ease of use the Delta Black Box 500 is supplied with Arcam’s CR25 Handi Remote infra-red remote control handset. This controls input selection and muting, plus audio output level over a 99dB range. It also provides basic remote functions for most Arcam CD players/transports and amplifiers.Its elegant styling, exquisite treble, fine dynamics, excellent imaging and depth offer an astonishing enhancement to any digitally-based music or home cinema system.

ARCAM Delta 250 CD player and Delta Black Box 500 DAC. These two items complement each other and work very well together. Also an ARCAM Alpha 9 amplifier with ARCAM factory fitted phono board, and an ARCAM Alpha 8 FM/AM tuner. All items have instruction handbooks and original boxes and packaging and remote controls. Everything is in nice condition with no obvious dents, knocks or scratches. For personal collection only from Farnham Common, near Slough. The system is set up for demonstration, the turntable and speakers are not included.

The Arcam Delta 170 is one of the first examples of an entirely new product category: CD transports. The concept of different CD transports having different sonic qualities is vexing. It is a simple matter to prove that the bit stream contains identical data from virtually any CD transport (see Industry Update, Vol.12 No.8). According to Arcam, development of the Delta 170 was spurred by audible differences among transports heard by dealers, customers, and Arcam staff. The possibility that CD transports have their own sonic signatures is intriguing.On the other hand, outboard D/A converters clearly make sense. CD-player (and DAT) owners can enjoy the improvements offered by the latest technology just by replacing (or upgrading) their D/A converters, provided their players have digital outputs. Digital output ports are becoming increasingly common: in early 1987, just 12 players had digital out, the number rising to 50 by early 1988. Today, the figure is over 100, with 29 also offering optical digital output (see Sidebar Into the Optic).The Delta 170 is based on a Philips single-beam mechanism. Unlike many other Philips-based players, Arcam has completely redesigned the machine, keeping only the basic laser assembly (CDM 1 Mk.2) and Philips data-recovery chips. The entire mechanical assembly is mounted on a vibration-isolated and damped subchassis. Compared with a Philips CD 880 transport, the Delta 170 appeared much more solid. For example, the metal supports that anchor the assembly to the chassis are larger and heavier. Arcam has put much thought and effort into this machine.On the electronics side, the Delta 170 has some interesting design features. These include an optically isolated master clock and dual power supplies, each with its own transformer. One supply provides DC to the master oscillator and digital output stages, while the other serves the player servos and microprocessor. Digital output is in S/PDIF format from an RCA jack, or optical EIAJ (Toslink) connector.