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Arcam FMJ CD17 Reviews

$1018.97

Plenty of energy and rhythmic precision, Stereo imaging is very good, Handles voices with... (techradar.com)

Sturdy build quality; extremely detailed, sophisticated sound (whathifi.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Arcam FMJ CD17

We have collected and analyzed 2 expert reviews and 3 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users rate it 80/100. The average review date is September 22, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 9329 reviews from other CD Players. The alaScore™ for this product is 93/100 = Excellent. Last update: November 21, 2009.

alaSCORE 93

930100

5 reviews

November, 2009

80 / 100

2 Experts

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80 / 100

3 Users

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Expert Reviews (2)

GB

Arcam FMJ CD17

By (techradar.com)

Mask of Silence works by reducing EMI between the various compnents

Plenty of energy and rhythmic precision, Stereo imaging is very good, Handles voices with confidence and ease

Bass is a little heavy, Treble not always the most open

Overall there is a lot to recommend this player, but we would certainly recommend an audition if only to see how the bassy balance grabs you

Rating

80100

techradar.com
GB

Arcam FMJ CD17

By (whathifi.com)

A player of many talents, namely detail and finesse but slightly lacking in excitement

Sturdy build quality; extremely detailed, sophisticated sound

The excitement factor is missing

Where other machines around this price point may look and feel like entry...

Rating

80100

whathifi.com

User Reviews (3)

GB

Arcam FMJ CD17

By Peter758h (whathifi.com)

I think this is a great CD player and is well worth considering.  Mine is partnered to the A18 amplifier which shares the same remote which functions well.  I've Monitor Audio BR5 floorstanders and decent interconnects and cabling and it's brought new lif

Looks expensive ; sounds refined and substantial

Risible remote ; can lack detail and vitality

GB

Arcam FMJ CD17

By Peter758h (whathifi.com)

I think this is a great CD player and is well worth considering.  Mine is partnered to the A18 amplifier which shares the same remote which functions well.  I've Monitor Audio BR5 floorstanders and decent interconnects and cabling and it's brought new lif

GB

Arcam FMJ CD17

By slowlygoingdeaf (whathifi.com)

Can't agree with this review. Stating the obvious, but CD player tastes are somewhat a matter of opinion and in mine this is a great little machine. Detailed and full sounding, this is an improvement on the previous 192 Diva model, with better looks and a...

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