The PLAYER IV is an absolutely top-class CD player and D/A converter and the successor of the famous PLAYER II – MK2. For the CD module, the new CD Pro-8 as the replacement of the legendary Philips CDPro2 finds application.

The important features of the PLAYER IV include 4 digital inputs ( XLR, coaxial, optical and USB ) and the USB input works according to the latest asynchronous DSD256 technology.

The PLAYER IV is not only a top class CD TOP Loader, but also an externally usable D / A converter, which has both a coaxial and an asynchronous USB input for HD audio and DSD. Via these inputs, e.g. a laptop, MAC or PC, but also another digital source device.

The heart of the PLAYER IV is the new CD Pro-8 transport, which has been embedded in a massive, resonance-optimized ALU block. The excellent sounding D / A converter used in the PLAYER II works on the sophisticated 32/384 upsampling principle. For optimal connection, the PLAYER IV therefore has symmetrical outputs.

PLAYER IV Highlights

- CD-Player & high-quality DAC in one unit

- High precision 32 bit/384 kHz upsampling technology

- The famous transport CD Pro-8, with outstanding sound characteristics:

- Solid metal cast chassis with elaborate mechanical decoupling

- Storage of the drive in a solid aluminum housing ( so-called sub-chassis construction principle )

- Fixed CD in the drive by means of precise puck with integrated magnet, made of chromed brass

- Separate D/A Conversion Function through 4 Digital Inputs:

- 2 x coaxial ( RCA )

- 1 x Optical

- 1 x USB 2.0 ( 512 asynchronous )

- Playback of various HD audio data ( WAV, FLAC, ALAC, etc. ) up to DSD 512 from a PC or laptop via USB - - interface

- 2 separate, generously sized power supplies for laser control, digital signal processing, display control & DAC 

- Very high power supply capacity

- 2 x 25 VA toroidal core transformer of premium quality (“Made in Germany”) for a stable power supply

- Spatial separation of analog and digital section within the D/A converter for best possible signal-to-noise - ratio

- Resonance minimising metal housing

- Front panel made of microlized aluminum

- Now again with a chrome medal on the front panel

- ACCUSTIC ARTS® PLAYER IV is guaranteed “Handmade in Germany”