The Alpha range of compact disc players went further than ever before in accurately reproducing the information recorded on your CDs. They built on the strengths of the previous award winning generation of Arcam CD players, whilst featuring sleeker styling and clearly improved sound quality at each price level.

But the big story with these CD players was their upgradeability. Essentially you can convert a lower model to the full specification of a higher model for only a little more than the difference in cost between the respective units. This was accomplished through a simple dealer assisted procedure, in which the existing DAC is replaced with a module containing the better DAC circuitry of the more expensive model. For complete future proofing Arcam also fitted a digital co-axial output socket to every model.

All players are built with glass fibre main circuit boards, for durability and reliability. And each player uses a modern, well proven and European made Sony CD transport mechanism. Each of these CD players has the same controls, in a simple, easy to use configuration. They include track skip, high speed search, repeat and 24 track programming. And every CD player is supplied with a comprehensive infra-red remote control handset. All in all, the Alpha range of CD players offered class leading sound quality, coupled with reliability and ease of service, to guarantee your listening pleasure into the future.

The Alpha range of CD players was deigned and manufactured in the UK.

Alpha 7SE CD Player

The Alpha 7 CD player topped the UK sales charts for three years* and has a long list of awards from the UK and internationally, including What Hi-Fi? Best Buy in 1996 and 1997. Its successor, the Alpha 7SE CD player set new standards for sound quality at the price and fully lives up to its special edition status. Continuing the tradition the original Alpha 7 cd player set, the Alpha 7SE wonWhat Hi-Fi? Product of the Year award in 1999 and 2000.

The 7SE uses a latest generation 24 bit DAC from Burr Brown and also features lower jitter levels and improved power supplies. Arcam has added an optical digital ouput to cater for the increasing use of minidisc recorders in addition to the standard co-axial digitial output. The overall sound quality is exceptional for a player at its price. The 7SE maintains the upgrade capability of the the Alpha CD players; the units can be upgraded all the way to the state of the art perfomance of the Alpha 9 CD.

The sound quality of Arcam's latest CD player has been honed during extensive listening tests and has benefited from the fine tuning skills of one of the most experienced development teams in the hi-fi industry. The 7SE has been described by all who have heard it as incredibly detailed, precise and powerful with a huge sound stage. What Hi-Fi? describe it as being "...blessed with a notable command of rhythm and dynamics, which brings music to life."