Sie bieten auf einen absoluten Highend HDCD-Player von Arcam dem FMJ CD23 mit exzellenten Klang. ARCAM FMJ CD23 HDCD PLAYER HIFI HIGHEND REFERENZ VOLL FUNKTIONFHIG RAR Zustand technisch einwandfrei voll funktionsfhig, Top-Zustand Farbe: silber Lieferumfang -ARCAM FMJ CD23 HDCD PLAYER - originale Bedienungsanleitung - originale Fernbedienung Technische Daten Hersteller: ARCAM Modell: FMJ CD23 Typ: HDCD und CD Player HDCD-kompatibler Single-Box-CD-Player mit Fernbedienung. Ausgnge: zwei Paar RCA-Line-Level-Ausgnge, Koax- und optische Digitalausgnge. Laseraufnahme: 3-Strahl, 780 nm Wellenlnge, 0,45 numerische Apertur. Dynamikbereich: 106 dB. Signal-/Rauschverhltnis (CCIR): >100 dB. Harmonische Verzerrung (0 dB, 1 kHz): 0,005 %. Frequenzgang: 20 Hz20 kHz, 0,5 dB. Ausgangspegel: 2,3 V RMS. Ausgangsimpedanz: 50 Ohm. Empfohlene Mindestlast: 5 kOhm. Stromverbrauch: 25VA max. Abmessungen: 16,75 Zoll (430 mm) B x 3,33 Zoll (85 mm) H x 11,33 Zoll (290 mm) T. Gewicht: 14,3 lbs (6,5 kg). Preis: 2499 Euro Der FMJ CD23 CD-Player reprsentiert den Gipfel der CD-Wiedergabe zu einem echten Weltpreis. Der CD23 verfgt ber ein einzigartiges Digital-Analog-Umwandlungssystem (DAC), das von einem in der Nhe von Cambridge ansssigen Unternehmen namens dCS (Data Conversion Systems) entwickelt wurde. Sie sind ein fhrendes professionelles Audiounternehmen mit hohem Ruf. Ihr patentiertes Ring-DAC-Design wurde in vielen der besten Aufnahmestudios der Welt als Referenzstandard bernommen. Die leistungsstarke Studiolsung von dCS ist sehr teuer, aber ihre Technologie war so elegant, dass wir entschlossen waren, einen Weg zu finden, ihr System zu einem gnstigeren Preis fr engagierte Musikliebhaber zugnglich zu machen. Nach vielen Jahren gemeinsamer Forschung und Entwicklung und viel Blut, Schwei und Trnen wurde 1998 das Projekt zur Entwicklung eines mageschneiderten Chipsatzes fr den Ring DAC abgeschlossen. CD23 Textversion Die Ende 2001 eingefhrte CD23-Textversion verfgt ber den neuen Sony-Mechanismus, der CD-Text und eine verbesserte CD-RW-Wiedergabefhigkeit untersttzt. Weitere Funktionen sind: Neues Dual-Layer-Motherboard mit verbesserter Stromversorgungserdung und Pufferung von Takten und Audiodaten fr ein saubereres Signal Neue Ring-DAC-Karte, die Verzerrungen im Audioband reduziert Verbesserte Haupttakt- und Taktausgangsverteilungsschaltung auf der Ring-DAC-Platine Bitte beachten !!! Bitte beachten Sie das wegen der Corona-Pandemie ein Versand in viele Lnder nicht mglich ist. Bitte fragen Sie uns vor dem Kauf !!! Da es sich um eine private Auktion handelt ist eine Rcknahme bzw. Gewhrleistung oder Garantie nicht mglich !

FoundAroundNewEngland presents an Arcam FMJ CD23T CD player found in its original box and packaging. Found at a yard sale in Maine, I was informed that their father used it only maybe a couple of times if at all. Take that for what it is worth but they werent asking a lot of money for it and the comment seemed genuine to me. The player is compatible with CDs and SACDs, making it a versatile addition to your home audio system. It bears the brand name Arcam and the model name FMJ-CD23, ensuring that youre getting a quality product from a reputable manufacturer. This CD player is perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy their music collection in high fidelity. Tested and working. Remote and power cord are not included. The instructions and empty remote box plus all pictured original packaging are all included. See pictures for amazing condition. Box has minor moisture stains as pictured on top and inside bottom but is generally in solid condition. Presented to you as found in original packaging and white ARCAM box. A panel with information regarding the players origin, David Lewis Audio LTD in Philadelphia was salvaged from the original brown shipping box as well. Shipped via FEDEX unless a cheaper option can be arranged. Local pickup in MA is available.

UNIT IS IN USED CONDITION SOLD AS SPARES / REPAIRS DUE TO FAULTS DETECTED DURING TESTING. NO REMOTE INCLUDED. THE UNIT POWERS ON. THE UNIT IS NOT LOADING DISCS. THE CD TRAY OPENS AND CLOSES FINE JUST IT IS NOT LOADING DISCS. TWO RUBBER FEET MISSING UNDERNEATH THE UNIT. COSMETICALLY SOME RUBS / MARKS / SIGNS OF USE. CONSULT PHOTOS FOR EXACT ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE. SPARES / REPAIRS

Hi-Fi Corner eBay Shop Brand: Arcam Model: FMJ CD23 For sale is an Arcam FMJ CD23 CD player. Finished in silver, this unit is in excellent condition for its age and will include its remote, power cable, manual, box and packaging. Available to collect from either our Edinburgh, or Falkirk branch in Central Scotland. Buy with confidence, Hi-Fi Corner is an official Arcam dealer. We have in stock many other pre-owned and ex demonstration products not currently advertised, so please contact us with your requirements and we will happily help. PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL ONLY SHIP TO THE CONFIRMED PAYPAL ADDRESS.

Perfect working order and has been serviced which included fitting a new loading belt. Cosmetic condition: The front is in nice condition, the case does have a few marks but is still presentable. Comes without remote but can be operated without. Comes with the power lead. The first product that incorporated this custom chip set was the Alpha 9 CD player. This player has astonished the most experienced listeners in the hi-fi community and has been the subject of rave reviews from around the world. The goal of the FMJ team was to improve on this already superb player. To achieve this the CD23 has a new motherboard and a totally new power supply configuration. We have added a high quality toroidal transformer to supply the sensitive audio circuitry in the Ring DAC converter board. The player will also decode the latest HDCD discs. The extra rigidity provided by the precision machined 8 mm thick aluminium alloy front panel also contributes to a performance that is so assured you will find new life in even your oldest CDs. 431 x 290 x 84 WDH (mm) Photos:Please have a good look at the photos as they are of the actual item for sale unless otherwise stated and will give you a good idea of the item condition. They will also show you any included accessories such as remote control. If the item comes with any accessories or original box it will be included in the photos and item description, if its not then assume it isnt included. Delivery:Free next working day delivery (unless otherwise stated) within mainland UK. For all other destinations, please ask for a delivery quote or use eBays GSP shipping programme. Items will be packaged to a high standard to avoid damage in transit. Returns:Returns accepted within 14 days, the item must be in the same condition as it was prior to original sale. Buyer pays for return delivery costs. If you receive your item and feel the item is not a described, please get in touch so that we can work together to resolve the issue. Please give us the chance to put it right before leaving feedback because sometimes issues cant be avoided but we always strive to ensure the customer is happy.

The first product that incorporated this custom chip set was the Alpha 9 CD player. This player has astonished the most experienced listeners in the hi-fi community and has been the subject of rave reviews from around the world. The goal of the FMJ team was to improve on this already superb player. To achieve this the CD23 has a new motherboard and a totally new power supply configuration. We have added a high quality toroidal transformer to supply the sensitive audio circuitry in the Ring DAC converter board. The player will also decode the latest HDCD discs. The extra rigidity provided by the precision machined 8 mm thick aluminium alloy front panel also contributes to a performance that is so assured you will find new life in even your oldest CDs. Perfect working order and had its belt replaced around 2 years ago. Cosmetic condition: A few marks/scratches to the top but very good condition overall. Comes without remote but can be operated without. Comes with the power lead. The display looks dim in some of the photos but it isnt, that is just down to the lighting used for photography. The close-up photo of the display shows that it is fine.435 x 290 x 86 WDH (mm) Photos:Please have a good look at the photos as they are of the actual item for sale unless otherwise stated and will give you a good idea of the item condition. They will also show you any included accessories such as remote control. If the item comes with any accessories or original box it will be included in the photos and item description, if its not then assume it isnt included.Delivery:Free next working day delivery (unless otherwise stated) within mainland UK. For all other destinations, please ask for a delivery quote or use eBays GSP shipping programme. Items will be packaged to a high standard to avoid damage in transit. Returns:Returns accepted within 14 days, the item must be in the same condition as it was prior to original sale. Buyer pays for return delivery costs. Items not as described:If you receive your item and feel the item is not a described, please get in touch so that we can work together to resolve the issue. Please give us the chance to put it right before leaving feedback because sometimes issues cant be avoided but we always strive to ensure the customer is happy.

ARCAM FMJ CD23 CD PLAYER.Very good condition does have a small ding left bottom corner and a scratch near draw and scuffs on outer cover.Still very presentable. Full working order sound checked and all good with great sound.Comes with mains cable and remote.Will be packed to a high standard.No remote. All items are security marked. Contact me for a quote regarding worldwide shipping costs. UK postage shown is for mainland only. For items collected in person, payment cash only. Any questions, please ask. Thanks for looking Returns and warranties Return Policy We hope that you will be pleased with your purchases from Vintage Audio Classics However, there may be occasions when you will need to return items to us. Items Damaged in Transit If any items were damaged in transit, we ask that you report it to us within 3 working days. If the items are visibly damaged on receipt, its best to sign the carriers delivery note accordingly. We will arrange collection (UK mainland only, not all UK mainland post codes sorry, cannot collect from out of area post codes, I’m sure you know If your post code is classed as out of area, the item will need to be returned at buyers cost). Items should be returned in their original packaging complete with all accessories and documentation. Once received back, well issue a full refund to you via your original payment method. Items Faulty on Arrival and Items Faulty in 30-day Warranty Period (this does not include any faults listed in the description or items sold as faulty for spares or repair, these are not returnable) If your items are faulty on arrival, please inform us as soon as possible and let us know what the fault is. We will arrange collection (UK mainland only, not all UK mainland post codes sorry, we cannot collect from out of area post codes, I’m sure you know If your post code is classed as out of area, the item will need to be return at buyers cost). We test returned items, and if a returned item is found not to be faulty we will deduct return postage costs from the refund. We security mark all items and keep a record of serial numbers so if a different item is returned as faulty we will report it to Ebay and involve the local police as this is classed as fraud and can carry a custodial sentence.

Continuing my downsizing excercise, here is my main cd player, the legendary Arcam FMJ-CD23T. This is the later version which has text reading and it also plays HDCD discs for better quality. It is in very good condition (small mark on top casing at the back as shown in the photo) and full working order. It has been security marked to prevent component swapping and delivery will be Parcelforce48. You will receive the CD23T, mains lead and generic remote control. Nothing else is included. This is a great player at a reasonable price. Thanks for looking.

ARCAM FMJ CD23 CD-Player Ring DAC - FAULTY Good cosmetic condition, with wear on the buttons from normal use and a few minor marks. Slight scratch on the cd drawer. Until a few months ago this player has been working perfectly but the analogue outputs have now stopped working and there is no output to my amplifier. I have tested it on the other amp inputs and used alternative cables but it still does not work. It is not my amplifier at fault as I have tried an alternative cd player which works fine. However the coax digital output works perfectly so the unit could be used as a pure cd transport if you have a DAC or amplifier with DAC built in. I have been using it like this myself for a while. Someone with the time and electrical skill might be able to fix the analogue output. Complete with remote and manual, plus original box. Will post via Parcel Force 48. PLEASE NOTE THAT DISPATCH COULD BE DELAYED UNTIL 3 JULY AS I WILL BE AWAY. Due to size and weight I can only ship within UK.

ARCAM FMJ CD23 CD-Player Ring DAC - FAULTY Good cosmetic condition, with wear on the buttons from normal use and a few minor marks. Slight scratch on the cd drawer. Until a few months ago this player has been working perfectly but the analogue outputs have now stopped working and there is no output to my amplifier. I have tested it on the other amp inputs and used alternative cables but it still does not work. It is not my amplifier at fault as I have tried an alternative cd player which works fine. However the coax digital output works perfectly so the unit could be used as a pure cd transport if you have a DAC or amplifier with DAC built in. I have been using it like this myself for a while. Someone with the time and electrical skill might be able to fix the analogue output. Complete with remote and manual, plus original box. Will post via Parcel Force 48. PLEASE NOTE THAT DISPATCH COULD BE DELAYED UNTIL 26 JUNE AS I WILL BE AWAY.

ARCAM FMJ CD23 CD-Player Ring DAC - FAULTY Good cosmetic condition, with wear on the buttons from normal use and a few minor marks. Slight scratch on the cd drawer. Until a few months ago this player has been working perfectly but the analogue outputs have now stopped working and there is no output to my amplifier. I have tested it on the other amp inputs and used alternative cables but it still does not work. It is not my amplifier at fault as I have tried an alternative cd player which works fine. However the coax digital output works perfectly so the unit could be used as a pure cd transport if you have a DAC or amplifier with DAC built in. I have been using it like this myself for a while. Someone with the time and electrical skill might be able to fix the analogue output. Complete with remote and manual, plus original box. Will post via Parcel Force 48.

ARCAM FMJ CD23 CD-Player Ring DAC - FAULTY Good cosmetic condition, with wear on the buttons from normal use and a few minor marks. Slight scratch on the cd drawer. Until a few months ago this player has been working perfectly but the analogue outputs have now stopped working and there is no output to my amplifier. I have tested it on the other amp inputs and used alternative cables but it still does not work. It is not my amplifier at fault as I have tried an alternative cd player which works fine. However the coax digital output works perfectly so the unit could be used as a pure cd transport if you have a DAC or amplifier with DAC built in. I have been using it like this myself for a while. Someone with the time and electrical skill might be able to fix the analogue output. Complete with remote and manual, plus original box. Will post via Parcel Force 48.

Arcam FMJ CD23 CD Player Hi-Fi Stereo Separate - Ring DAC - HDCD - England. Recently inherited from my father in law, this CD player is in full working order and in very good, looked after condition. From a smoke and pet free home. Collect from Stourbridge

ARCAM FMJ CD23 CD-Player Ring DAC - FAULTY Good cosmetic condition, with wear on the buttons from normal use and a few minor marks. Slight scratch on the cd drawer. Until a few months ago this player has been working perfectly but the analogue outputs have now stopped working and there is no output to my amplifier. I have tested it on the other amp inputs and used alternative cables but it still does not work. It is not my amplifier at fault as I have tried an alternative cd player which works fine. However the coax digital output works perfectly so the unit could be used as a pure cd transport if you have a DAC or amplifier with DAC built in. I have been using it like this myself for a while. Someone with the time and electrical skill might be able to fix the analogue output. Complete with remote and manual, plus original box. Will post via Parcel Force 48.

Arcam FMJ C32 T CD HDCD Player, This is the T version which i think stands for Text RARE In Black CD Player CD Player runs fine and has a good Ring dac built in. i have the remote. Good Condition, there are few marks on front of the cd player, and top plate, and underneath, the 4 feet have been changed for isolation feet The CD player will have securcity markings to stop tampering etc Arcam FMJ CD23T CD Player by Doug Schneider Review SummarySoundExceedingly precise and detailed…decodes darn near everything in those CD pits; high-frequency hash and nasties are non-existent too; the CD23T simply gives you the music without editorializing.FeaturesBuilt by Arcam from the ground up, with a proprietary implementation of dCSs Ring DAC technology.UseOn the front panel are enough buttons to operate the player but to get the full-blown feature set for programming, you have to use the supplied remote control.ValueThe CD23T achieves a stunning level of performance at what can still be considered a real-world price. Back in the ‘80s when Arcam decided it would build a CD player, the company took a corporate stance that dictated not just modifying some other company’s CD player by tweaking this and that. Instead, Arcam obtained all of the required licenses and did the necessary legal work to build a CD player from the ground up. According to company founder John Dawson, building that first player was a long and arduous process, but eventually the Delta 70 debuted. The effort was worth it not just because Arcam now had a CD player to sell, but because the company figured out all the issues surrounding the manufacture of a CD player. Arcam had learned, and in no time it went from being just another CD-player maker to one of the most respected makers -- and often lauded for superior digital sound. So today when a company with the know-how of Arcam embarks on a CD-player project meant to challenge the state of the art in digital playback, it’s something to notice. The $2499 USD FMJ CD23T is one of the most expensive products Arcam makes, but it’s that way for good reason. Description The CD23T is part of Arcams Full Metal Jacket lineup -- the company’s top line -- and updated from the previous CD23. My understanding is that there was essentially a parts change and now the player can read text from discs and display it on the front panel -- hence the T added on to the model name. This is a small thing, but a feature nonetheless. The CD23T will play standard CDs and CD-Rs, and it will also handle HDCD-encoded CDs. It won’t do DVD-A or SACD. Although there are some exotic innards, the player is traditionally styled -- that is, the drawer is on the front left and the display is over to the right. It comes clad in an all-metal chassis with an attractive 8mm-thick faceplate that matches the other FMJ components. Simple but elegant. Size-wise the CD23T is pretty much the same as any other CD player -- it measures 16 3/4W x 3 3/8H x 11 3/8D and weighs 14 pounds -- but it has a sturdy feel to it thats commensurate with its price. Arcam uses an exotic material in the chassis of their FMJ line: Accusteel. This was originally developed for the automobile industry, and it gives the chassis a tight thuck-thuck sound when struck. The rationale for using Accusteel is to reduce vibrations, and based on my crude testing, it does just that. The sturdy feel goes right through to the transport mechanism. Although the CD23T has a plastic drawer, its mechanism has smoothness to its operation that makes me think that Arcam put some serious effort into making sure this player feels right given that it sells for more than most of the companys products. On the front panel are enough buttons to operate the player: open, close, track skip, and that sort of stuff. Around back are the outputs: a double-set of single-ended RCA outputs to send the analog signal to your preamplifier. There is one coaxial and one TosLink digital output should you wish to use the CD23T as a transport with a separate DAC. There is also an IEC receptacle should you wish to tweak with some after-market power cords. I used the stock cord for the most part, but I also slipped in a custom Blue Circle Audio power cord too. To get the full-blown feature set for programming, you have to use the supplied remote control. The remote is attractive and lightweight, and it has most everything you could want in order to program it. However, that’s not to say I used it all. I’m may be a former high-tech worker, but I’m definitely not a power user when it comes to remote controls. This makes me a good judge on whether the remote control is intuitive. It is. I’ve looked inside some CD players and have seen a whole lot of air -- the transport and a couple small circuit boards off to the side with lots of unused space. I was surprised to see that the CD23T uses nearly all inside room, with each section carefully laid out and separated from the others. The CD23T may look pedestrian on the outside, but it’s a substantial, well-built piece inside. And then there’s the heart of this player -- the digital-to-analog converter, which is quite special. Although Arcam prides itself on building things in-house, the company went outside and worked in collaboration with Data Conversion Systems (dCS) for the DAC. dCS is another British-based company and conveniently located in the same area near Cambridge, England as Arcam. One of dCS’s many claims to fame is something it calls the Ring DAC. I was given a pretty thorough technical description of Ring DAC technology by its inventor, Mike Story, but suffice it to say that Story talks way over my head. The essence of his explanation, though, was that this innovative 24-bit DAC of his is intended to reduce non-linearity at low levels -- a problem that has plagued DAC builders for years. The Ring DAC is proprietary to dCS. Arcam saw this technology and thought highly enough of it that to seek it for inclusion in the CD23T. A series of events ensued that saw Arcam and dCS working on a collaborative project that resulted in the Ring DAC technology being brought into a form suitable for the price point of the CD23T. Chalk all that up to trickle-down technology made possible by a firm the size of Arcam. Although $2499 is not exactly a low price for a CD player, what Arcam hands you is a high-end player that’s intended to take on the best. In that vein, for those who want something above and beyond the rest of the crowd, most will see it as reasonably priced. Systems The CD23T became the jack-of-all-trades CD player around my listening room over a number of months. If you read my past reviews of the Arcam FMJ A32 and Perreaux 200iP integrated amplifiers, as well as the Energy Connoisseur C-3, Axiom Audio M2i, and Ethera Vitae speakers, you will find the CD23T mentioned in them. It worked splendidly in whatever system I used it in. For cabling I used power cords from Blue Circle, as well as interconnects from Nirvana Audio and Blue Circle. Speaker cable was always Nirvana Audio S-L series. Products for comparison were the Audio Aero Capitole 24/192 CD player and a Zanden Model 5000 Mk II DAC / Theta Digital Data Basic transport / i2digial.com X-60 coaxial digital cable combination. Sound I found the CD23T to be an exceedingly precise and detailed player that decodes darn near everything in those CD pits. In fact, if there’s anything more than what this player unveils, I’d be surprised. And it’s not bright or tizzy, not warm or dark. It simply gives you the music without editorializing. This player arrived at about the same time as Norah Jones’ Come Away with Me [Blue Note 32088]. The recording is not perfect, but the sound is still splendid, and the CD23T shows everything that’s there. Nasty little recording bugs are not covered up -- the resolution of this player is exceedingly high -- but that doesn’t detract from the performance. And the gorgeous bell-like sound Jones piano has on Shoot the Moon, for example, shows how clearly and cleanly the CD23T plays. High-frequency hash and nasties are non-existent, and that’s part of what you pay for in a player of this caliber. Many people associate bright, edgy sound with digital, and this doesn’t have to be. The CD23T is as extended and smooth as any CD player I’ve heard. After the newer music, I went for something old. As I’ve done for almost 15 years now, I tested the CD23T with my The Mission soundtrack [Virgin 90567-2] -- the exact same disc I’ve used with all digital sources that have come my way. Certainly, there are discs that have more information on them, but since I’ve heard these same cuts repeatedly over countless different digital sources, it has become a gauge of sorts -- a benchmark of resolution for me -- and I’ve been amazed at just how much more I can hear in it as CD players, as well as the rest of my system, have gotten better. Last year when Audio Aero’s Capitole 24/192 with S.T.A.R.S. upsampling entered my room, a CD player that retailed for just over $6000, I heard an incremental improvement that quite impressed me. I not only heard more detail -- all the little things in the music -- but I heard and sensed more space too. The choral and orchestral tracks created a vast soundstage with amazing width and depth. The CD23T equals what the Capitole 24/192 can do -- quite an achievement! And when you’ve heard a player that can get at all that information, it’s hard to go back. Using this disc as a reference, the mark of a great player for me is also how distinct each voice sounds in the chorus. Does the chorus sound like a wall of sound, or can I pick out each voice in that wall? With the CD23T, the stage is vivid and musicians are easy to pick out -- just as with the Capitole 24/192. Soundstaging is top-notch, with strong image placement, spaciousness and depth. As I said, if there’s anything more in the pits, I’d be surprised to hear it. The airiness necessary on some tracks is perfectly preserved, and the authoritative bass that swells on others provides a rock-solid foundation. The CD23T simply doesn’t miss a beat, and its virtues can be difficult to explain. This is the same as with the Arcam FMJ A32 integrated amplifier. That, too, shows no real weaknesses that draw attention to themselves. In fact, it’s easier to explain what these electronics don’t do. And what CD23T doesn’t do is color the sound. I have heard some players that have obviously recessed top ends, and this can make edgy discs more palatable. Or sometimes they have a bloomy bottom ends that makes your system sound like the speakers aren’t damped properly. To me, though, neither is right. The CD23T doesn’t hide anything. When I put in well-recorded music like Ani DiFranco’s Up Up Up Up Up Up [Righteous Babe Records RBR013], I can hear everything that’s supposed to be in the top end -- good and bad. If something is hard and nasty, it shows up as hard and nasty; if it’s clean and precise, you get these too. This midrange of the CD23T is exceedingly clear, but again, what it is not is overly warm or caramelized. As with subdued or restricted top ends, I’ve heard midrange anomalies that can bump up a recording to sound more present and more there -- but not more accurate. Lately I’ve been playing the highly textured The Great Divide from Willie Nelson [Universal 586231]. This recording has splendid detail, and Nelson’s voice is captured beautifully on a number of the tracks. What I like so much about the CD23T and why I can flip it from system to system so easily is that it simply plays the music and does nothing to it. Willie’s voice has first-rate precision and detail without a hint of editorializing. Comparison I’ve long praised the Audio Aero Capitole 24/192 CD player for state-of-the-art sound, and most recently I’ve heaped praise on Zanden Audio’s $9800 Model 5000 Mk II DAC used in tandem with my Theta Data Basic transport. I could not do an in-depth head-to-head comparison with the Audio Aero player -- I didn’t have it here at the time -- but I could with the Zanden DAC and Theta transport. In my review of the 5000 Mk II, I said, Some people are happy with something that gets them almost there at a fraction of the cost. Others want it all no matter the cost. This is who the 5000 Mk II is for. And that right there sums up the CD23T and the 5000 Mk II DAC. The 5000 Mk II DAC is the best my ears have heard. I absolutely love it and praise everything about it -- except the price. If you have the cash, I encourage you to at least go an audition it. But it’s simply not affordable for the common man. But there is a rainbow. The performance of the CD23T is exceedingly close to that of the 5000 Mk II. When I reviewed the 5000 Mk II, I talked about those differences: The Zanden unit has a little more you-are-there presence, a little more of that immediacy I described, and just a smidgen more ease in its delivery. The differences are small -- mainly in the midrange and the highest frequencies. Both are exceedingly neutral, but there is a beguiling purity and a crystalline presentation that inches the Zanden/Theta combo forward. But as I said, it’s very small. And frankly, if your system is not of high-enough resolution the differences would more than likely go unnoticed. All of this makes assessing the overall value of the CD23T difficult. Its price is not exactly pocket change, and it plays only CDs in a time of higher-resolution digital. However, the CD23Ts performance is just about the equal of the best CD-only components you can buy, but its price is far lower. Im torn, but Ill keep listening to it just the same. Conclusion The CD23T achieves two things. First, its sound is clean, clear, precise, and incredibly resolving. The fact that I can put it up against the amazing Zanden 5000 Mk II DAC and Theta transport speaks plenty, and I’m sure that I could put it up against a number of more costly integrated CD players and it would come out the winner. And that points to its second accomplishment: The CD23T achieves a stunning level of performance at a less-than-state-of-the-art price. It’s cutting-edge digital for the common audiophile.

Arcam FMJ CD23 CD Player Hi-Fi Stereo Separate - CD/HDCD. In good working order, with VFD in good condition. Supplied in original packing. Some scuffs along the top edge of the fascia (see photo) and cover (please contact if you would like more photos). Supplied with remote, batteries and mains lead, no manual, but available here:https://www.arcam.co.uk/ugc/tor/fmj-cd23-compact-disc-player/User%20Manual/cd23e_manual.pdf On 24-May-23 at 11:06:12 BST, seller added the following information: UK bidders only, please.

ARCAM FMJ CD23 CD-Player Ring DAC - FAULTY Good cosmetic condition, with wear on the buttons from normal use and a few minor marks. Slight scratch on the cd drawer. Until a few months ago this player has been working perfectly but the analogue outputs have now stopped working and there is no output to my amplifier. I have tested it on the other amp inputs and used alternative cables but it still does not work. It is not my amplifier at fault as I have tried an alternative cd player which works fine. However the coax digital output works perfectly so the unit could be used as a pure cd transport if you have a DAC or amplifier with DAC built in. I have been using it like this myself for a while. Someone with the time and electrical skill might be able to fix the analogue output. Complete with remote and manual, plus original box. Will post via Parcel Force 48.