Accustic Arts PLAYER III
The ACCUSTIC ARTS® PLAYER III is the newest star in the company’s prestigious Top Series — a premium CD player and high-quality digital-to-analogue converter in one meticulously crafted component. Combining state-of-the-art 32-bit/384 kHz upsampling technology with full DSD compatibility, it delivers exceptional musical precision and natural sound reproduction.
Versatile Performance
More than just a world-class CD player, the PLAYER III functions as an external DAC, offering both coaxial and asynchronous USB inputs for high-resolution digital audio. This allows direct connection from a computer, Mac, or other digital source, with support for formats up to DSD512.
Precision Engineering
At its heart lies a high-end traction-feed drive, designed exclusively for audio applications. The resonance-optimised aluminium CD tray glides smoothly along dual metal guides, ensuring quiet, reliable operation and minimal mechanical vibration.
The advanced DAC section employs 32-bit/384 kHz upsampling to achieve remarkable detail retrieval, tonal accuracy, and spatial realism. Separate, generously sized power supplies — including two premium 25 VA toroidal transformers made in Germany — ensure an exceptionally stable and noise-free signal path.
Build & Design
Encased in a resonance-minimised metal housing, the PLAYER III embodies the craftsmanship and aesthetic purity that define ACCUSTIC ARTS®. The front panel is finely brushed aluminium, complemented by a solid chrome-plated brass tray cover and a chrome medallion accent.
Balanced outputs provide ideal synergy with the POWER II or POWER III amplifiers, creating a perfectly matched high-end system both visually and sonically.
Key Highlights
Premium CD player and high-end D/A converter in one unit
High-precision 32-bit/384 kHz upsampling technology, DSD512 compatible
Exclusive vibration-decoupled tray-loading CD mechanism
Aluminium-ABS drawer guided by dual metal bearings
4 digital inputs: 2 × coaxial (RCA), 1 × optical, 1 × USB 2.0 (asynchronous)
Plays hi-res formats such as WAV, FLAC, ALAC, etc.
Dual 25 VA toroidal transformers and high-capacity power supplies
Physically separated analogue and digital sections for ultra-low noise
Finely brushed aluminium chassis with chromed brass details
Supplied with ACCUSTIC ARTS® remote control
Handmade in Germany
Accustic Arts PLAYER III
Specifications
Playable formats:
- CD, CD-R, CD-RW
Analog outputs:
- 1 x balanced 2 x 33 (XLR)
- 1 x unbalanced 33 (RCA)
Digital inputs:
- 2 x S/P-DIF; coaxial 75 (RCA)
- 1 x S/P-DIF; optical
- 1 x USB 2.0 (asynchronous) 32bit / 384kHz / DSD 512
Input data format:
- Hi-res audio up to DSD 512
- (ALAC, FLAC, AIFF, WAV etc.) DSD 256
D/A converter:
- 32 bit/384 kHz upsampling technology
Distortion (THD + N):
- 0.0001 %
Crosstalk:
- < 106 dB with digital 0 dB
Dimensions (H x W x D)
- 130 x 482 x 380 mm / 3.8 x 19.0 x 14.6 inches
Weight:
- ca. 13 kg / 28.6 lbs



