Arcam A5+ Integrated Amplifier with Bluetooth and Auracast

Arcam A5+ — Rediscover Your Music

The Arcam A5+ is a beautifully crafted integrated amplifier designed to bring your favourite music to life with clarity, warmth and effortless musicality. Building on nearly five decades of British-made amplification expertise, the A5+ refines Arcam’s award-winning Radia series with enhanced performance, modern connectivity and timeless style. Whether you’re streaming digitally, spinning vinyl or listening through headphones, the A5+ delivers an engaging, detail-rich listening experience for every audiophile and music lover.

The Arcam A5+ is more than an amplifier — it’s the heart of a modern hi-fi system that celebrates music in every form. Experience power, precision and connectivity in one beautifully engineered package.

Arcam A5+ is the ideal entry point into premium hifi.  Offering 2 x 50w Class AB power and a versatile range of digital and analogue inputs, including a tuned MM phono stage.  Now featuring Auracast, upgraded Bluetooth 5.4 with Snapdragon Sound and a reduced-noise power supply.

Why You’ll Love It

True Hi-Fi Performance – Class AB amplification delivers 50 W per channel into 8 Ω with dynamic control and expressive sound that punches far above its class.

Flexible Source Support – Enjoy everything from vinyl to digital with an audiophile-grade phono stage and high-resolution digital inputs.

Wireless Freedom – Built-in Bluetooth 5.4 with Snapdragon Sound lets you stream lossless audio from compatible devices. Auracast makes it easy to share music with multiple headphones or speakers without pairing.

Elegant, Durable Design – Precision-machined aluminium panels and tactile controls give the A5+ a premium look and feel that complements any system.

Key Features

Sound That Moves You

• Class AB Amplification — Warm, natural musical performance with controlled dynamics and low distortion.
• 50 W per Channel (8 Ω) — Ample power to drive a wide range of bookshelf and floorstanding speakers with confidence.
• Premium ESS ES9018 DAC — High-resolution digital conversion for crisp, detailed playback from streaming sources, CD transports and more.
• Finely Tuned Phono Stage — Give your turntable the analogue warmth it deserves with a meticulously calibrated MM input that brings records to life. 

Modern Connectivity

• Bluetooth 5.4 with Snapdragon Sound — Stream uncompressed audio wirelessly from compatible phones, tablets or laptops.

• Auracast Technology — 

A feature of LE Audio (low-power Bluetooth) that allows one audio transmitter, such as the ARCAM A25+, to broadcast audio to an unlimited number of nearby Auracast receivers, such as headphones, or hearing aids. 

This "one-to-many" sharing enables users to receive high-quality audio without the need for pairing, making it useful for for shared listening experiences, and for improving accessibility for individuals with hearing loss.

• Wide Range of Inputs — Multiple analogue and digital input options make integration into any system effortless.

• Wired & Wireless Headphone Support — Enjoy private listening with or without cables — perfect for late-night sessions.

Design & Usability 

• Premium Build — Solid aluminium front, top, sides and rear panels for durability and refined aesthetics.
• Compact Remote Control — Easy system navigation from your favourite listening seat.
• Eco-Friendly Packaging — Thoughtfully designed with plastic-free materials for sustainability.

Perfect For

• Vinyl enthusiasts seeking warmth and detail
• Music lovers who stream from mobile devices
• Enthusiasts building elegant, high-fidelity systems
• Shared listening experiences with family and friends

📊 Key Specifications – Arcam A5+

Power & Amplification

Continuous Power Output:

50 W per channel into 8 Ω (20 Hz–20 kHz)

75 W per channel into 4 Ω (1 kHz)

Arcam Amplifier Type

Class AB

Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

0.003 % (80 % power, 8 Ω at 1 kHz)

🎧 Audio & Connectivity

Digital Built-in DAC: ESS ES9018

Supported Sample Rates: up to 192 kHz (24-bit)

Digital Inputs: 2× Coaxial, 1× Optical

Digital S/N Ratio: 109 dB

Analogue

Analogue Inputs: 3× RCA line inputs

Phono Input: Dedicated MM phono stage (47 kΩ + 100 pF)

Analogue S/N Ratio: 106 dB Phono

Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz ±1 dB

Headphone

Output Level: 2.5 V (32 Ω) / 5 V (300 Ω)

Load Range: 16 Ω – 2 kΩ

Output Impedance: 1 Ω Arcam

📶 Wireless / Bluetooth

Bluetooth Version: 5.4

Supported Codecs / Features:

Snapdragon Sound (lossless streaming)

AAC, LE Audio • Auracast (multi-device streaming)

A2DP Sink/Source, AVRCP, BLE 

📦 General & Physical

Dimensions (W × H × D): 431 × 83 × 344 mm

Weight: ~8.14 kg (net) / ~11.36 kg (packed)

Power Consumption:

Max ~350 W

Standby <0.5 W

Supplied Accessories: Mains lead(s), remote control, batteries, quick-start guide 

⭐ Key Features

High-Fidelity Performance

Warm, controlled Class AB amplification with low distortion and strong dynamic capability.

ESS ES9018 DAC — supports high-resolution audio playback up to 24-bit/192 kHz.

Wireless & Streaming

Bluetooth 5.4 with Snapdragon Sound for lossless wireless streaming from compatible devices.

Auracast support — stream to multiple Bluetooth speakers or headphones simultaneously, with no pairing needed.

Versatile Connectivity

Multiple analogue and digital inputs for connecting turntables, CD players, media streamers or TVs.

Dedicated MM phono stage for vinyl playback.