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Arcam first began building sound reproduction equipment in 1972, whilst its founders were still science and engineering students at Cambridge University. The company's products were originally branded "A & R Cambridge Ltd". The "A & R" standing for "Amplification & Recording" reflecting the founders interests in these subjects.

The CD17 is Arcam’s new entry level CD player and draws on a wealth of experience in the field. The all important Digital to Analogue conversion is carried out by the very latest Wolfson 8741 DAC driven by an extremely accurate digital clock and audiophile grade supporting components.

Using technology from the companies highly revered DVD players; the CD37 plays both CDs and SACD with astonishing musical reproduction. Digital to Analogue conversion is carried out by the very latest Wolfson 8741 DACs using pure DSD conversion unleashing the full resolution of SACD discs for with starling clarity.