The ACD APEX is the perfect partner for the new APEX integrated amplifiers and your CD collection. It incorporates micro-tubes to give the analogue outputs (RCA and XLR) all the musicality of the original recordings. There are also optical and coaxial digital outputs if you want to convert the digital signal directly into your integrated amplifier.

Features

• Tube Outputs for Warm, Natural Analogue Sound
• Durable, High-Performance Micro-Tubes
• Full Connectivity: RCA, XLR, Optical, Coaxial, USB
• Premium DAC for Detailed Playback
• Smart Controls

Pure Analogue Warmth Meets Digital Precision

The ACD APEX stands out with its dual output design, featuring both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA analogue connections powered by high-grade tubes. For digital integration, it offers optical TOSLINK and RCA coaxial outputs, allowing flexibility across a wide range of amplifiers and DACs. A front USB port adds convenience, enabling direct playback of MP3 and FLAC (16-bit / 44kHz) files from a USB stick. Whether connected to a full-tube system or a modern digital amplifier, the ACD APEX delivers precise, natural sound with effortless versatility.

Intelligent Control & Versatile Operation

Ease of use meets performance in every detail. The ACD APEX includes multiple playback modes—track repeat, album repeat, and random—alongside CD-Text support for viewing artist, album, and track data directly on-screen. The player also features comprehensive time display options, selectable voltage (115V/230V) for international use, and comes equipped with an infrared remote control compatible with APEX A8, APEX A10, and APEX A12 amplifiers for unified system control.

Engineering Excellence Inside & Out

Inside the ACD APEX lies a WM8761 digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) and a pair of Raytheon 5744 NOS micro-tubes, originally engineered for military-grade durability and precision. Together, they produce an exceptionally low THD+N distortion of 0.005% (RCA) and a signal-to-noise ratio exceeding -105 dBrA. Frequency response remains ultra-linear between 20Hz and 20kHz, while the maximum output voltage reaches 2V RMS (RCA) and 4V RMS (XLR). Every specification reflects meticulous design focused on achieving true high-fidelity performance.