Description
Arcam A5 Class AB Integrated Amplifier
50W-per-channel Class AB integrated amplifier with moving-magnet phono stage, high-resolution digital inputs and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth for an accessible hi-fi system.
Arcam A5 Class AB Integrated Amplifier is a integrated stereo amplifier aimed at systems where performance and integration both matter.
It suits a first serious two-channel system or a clean upgrade from an entry-level amplifier, particularly when vinyl, digital sources and Bluetooth all need to coexist.
integrated stereo amplifier
Built around the job it actually needs to do
The A5 is designed as a straightforward stereo hub for passive speakers, combining analogue inputs, digital conversion and a turntable-ready MM phono stage. Published output is 50W per channel into 8 ohms, with additional power available into lower impedances under Arcam conditions.
System Integration
Connectivity, control and calibration matter in the finished room
Bluetooth with aptX Adaptive supports convenient wireless playback, while Bluetooth transmit allows compatible wireless headphones to be used for private listening. Plan speaker allocation, source connections, control and ventilation before final installation.
Real-World System Fit
Match the product to the room and the rest of the electronics
It suits a first serious two-channel system or a clean upgrade from an entry-level amplifier, particularly when vinyl, digital sources and Bluetooth all need to coexist.
System Fit and Buying Advice
With Arcam A5 Class AB, the useful question is whether it can become the centre of the whole stereo system without leaving you short of an input or feature you will need later. List the television, turntable, streamer, digital sources and headphones you expect to use, then choose the amplifier around that real source list.
Key Features
- The A5 is designed as a straightforward stereo hub for passive speakers, combining analogue inputs, digital conversion and a turntable-ready MM phono stage.
- Published output is 50W per channel into 8 ohms, with additional power available into lower impedances under Arcam conditions.
- Bluetooth with aptX Adaptive supports convenient wireless playback, while Bluetooth transmit allows compatible wireless headphones to be used for private listening.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Amplification | Class AB |
| Output into 8 ohms | 50W per channel |
| Phono | Moving magnet |
| Digital inputs | 2 coaxial, 1 optical |
| Bluetooth | aptX Adaptive input and output |
| DAC | ESS9016K2M, up to 24-bit/192kHz inputs |
Detailed Technical Specifications
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Core specifications
- Amplification:Class AB
- Output into 8 ohms:50W per channel
- Phono:Moving magnet
- Digital inputs:2 coaxial, 1 optical
- Bluetooth:aptX Adaptive input and output
- DAC:ESS9016K2M, up to 24-bit/192kHz inputs
System planning
- Application:It suits a first serious two-channel system or a clean upgrade from an entry-level amplifier, particularly when vinyl, digital sources and Bluetooth all need to coexist.
- Installation:Allow ventilation, cable access and service access appropriate to the installation.
The Audio Experts Take
We have the original A5 on the floor and it remains an easy amplifier to understand: a compact Class AB integrated for a straightforward two-channel system. It suits modest rooms and speakers where you value a clean Arcam system without needing the newer connectivity of the A5+. If you are comparing the two versions, talk to us about which inputs and wireless features you will genuinely use rather than upgrading by default.
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