{"product_id":"advance-paris-acd-apex-cd-player","title":"Advance Paris ACD APEX 30th Edition CD Player","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Advance Paris ACD APEX 30th Edition is a CD player with tube output stage that routes the analog outputs through two Raytheon 5744 miniature tubes, combining digital precision with analog warmth. As part of the limited APEX anniversary series for the 30-year milestone, it comes in exclusive black – and incidentally proves that the CD collection on your shelf isn't a legacy burden, but a treasure chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the ACD APEX?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe special part sits behind the viewing window: the Raytheon 5744 tubes are rugged NOS miniature tubes, originally developed for military applications – long-lived, stable, and sonically exactly what sober digital technology benefits from. They refine both analog outputs, RCA as well as XLR. Conversion is handled by a WM8761 DAC with a linear frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz; the measurements (THD+N 0.005 %, signal-to-noise ratio −106 dBrA) show that no one here confuses warmth with imprecision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBalanced XLR and unbalanced RCA outputs (both tube-refined, with fixed level), plus optical and coaxial digital outputs, in case you want to run the ACD APEX as a pure transport with an external DAC. The USB connection on the front plays MP3 and FLAC files (16-bit\/44 kHz) from a stick, and the display shows CD text with artist, album and title. The ACD APEX has no headphone output – for headphones, connect them to the amplifier or a dedicated headphone amp. The included REM-19 remote control also operates the APEX amplifiers A8, A10 and A12 – one less remote on the coffee table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the ACD APEX right for – and who isn't it right for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonestly: the ACD APEX is for anyone who takes their CD collection seriously and wants a sonically and visually matching partner to the APEX amplifiers – but it harmonizes just as well with any other amplifier. If you want to play SACDs or stream high-resolution files from a stick, this isn't for you: the USB input is a nice bonus for 16\/44 format, not a streamer replacement. And because the output level is fixed, it absolutely needs a preamp or an integrated amplifier behind it – it doesn't belong directly connected to a power amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA CD player that doesn't just read the disc, but gives it character – at a fair price and in limited numbers. If you want to know whether the ACD APEX suits your amplifier, get in touch with HD Zürisee in Wädenswil: 044 680 22 00, WhatsApp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls) or shop@hdzuerisee.ch. We'll also tell you honestly if another player would be the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD player with tube output stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTubes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × Raytheon 5744 (NOS miniature tubes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wolfson WM8761\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.4 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion (THD+N):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.005 % (RCA) \/ 0.0055 % (XLR), each at 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e −106 dBrA (RCA) \/ −105 dBrA (XLR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × RCA and 1 × XLR, both tube-refined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput level:\u003c\/strong\u003e fixed – RCA max. 2 V RMS, XLR max. 4 V RMS (no volume control)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone output:\u003c\/strong\u003e not available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × optical (TOSLINK), 1 × coaxial (RCA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB (front):\u003c\/strong\u003e MP3 and FLAC, 16-bit\/44 kHz, from USB stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD text, title\/album repeat, shuffle playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMains voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115\/230 V, 50\/60 Hz (switchable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W × H × D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 43 × 7.4 × 26 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black, limited 30th Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e CD player, REM-19 remote control (APEX-compatible), power cable, manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the ACD APEX match the APEX amplifiers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the ACD APEX was designed as a companion for the A8, A10 and A12 APEX – visually in the same limited black, and the REM-19 remote controls both player and amplifier together. But it works just as well with any other amplifier that has an RCA or XLR input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the ACD APEX as a pure CD transport?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, via the optical or coaxial digital output you pass the signal unchanged to an external DAC or your amplifier's converter. The tube output stage only affects the analog outputs – so you have both worlds to choose from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the ACD APEX also play files?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, via the USB connection on the front it reads MP3 and FLAC files in CD quality (16-bit\/44 kHz) from a USB stick. It's not intended for high-resolution streaming from the network – for that, we recommend a dedicated streamer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect headphones to the ACD APEX?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, the ACD APEX doesn't have a headphone jack. Connect headphones to the amplifier or – sonically nicer – to a dedicated headphone amp. We're happy to discuss which combination suits your headphones and your budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long do the Raytheon 5744 tubes last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery long. The 5744 is a miniature tube developed for military purposes with an exceptional lifespan of many thousands of operating hours. In home use, replacement is practically a non-issue – and if it ever is, our technician will help you out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the ACD APEX at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause CD playback is a matter of trust: we know the Advance Paris devices from everyday practice, advise you on the right combination of player, amplifier and cables, and as an authorized dealer handle warranty and service directly – with a team that's been in the industry since the nineties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ACD APEX needs an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/vollverstarker\"\u003eintegrated amplifier\u003c\/a\u003e and good \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecher\"\u003espeakers\u003c\/a\u003e as playing partners, and as a transport also an external \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/dac\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/a\u003e – plus the right \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kabel\"\u003ecable\u003c\/a\u003e for a clean signal. 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