Arcam SA45 with PMC Prodigy1 Bookshelf Speaker
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Arcam SA45 with PMC Prodigy1 Bookshelf Speaker
The ARCAM SA45 is designed for dedicated music lovers who seek both power and precision in their listening experience. It integrates advanced technology to capture even the most delicate details in music, ensuring that subtleties, nuances, and excitement are preserved.
Expertly Crafted
Expertly crafted in Cambridge, UK, it builds on the legacy of the ARCAM A49 amplifier, featuring fully balanced digital and analogue audio paths, a new digital streaming platform, and a linear toroidal power supply for optimal performance.
Features
- All new, ultra High-Resolution Streaming Platform to deliver on sound quality and user experience.
- ARCAM Class G Amplification with 2x 180W of ultra-low distortion power.
- Balanced analogue and digital audio paths.
- MM & MC Phono inputs.
- HDMI eARC input.
- Dual Subwoofer outputs and Dirac Live Room Correction.
- High-resolution display for clealy visible album artwork and metadata.
- Supports Apple Airplay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect.
- Setup with ARCAM Radia App for presets, Internet Radio and Podcasts.
- Supports up to 32 bit / 768 kHz Hi-res audio.
- Roon Ready (after launch).
Hyperstream
The SA45 achieves exceptional sound quality through a new 6-layer digital audio and streaming platform. This design includes a ground plane that eliminates noise and interference, protecting sensitive audio components. The system also features ESS’s latest Hyperstream iV DAC in a balanced configuration, with advanced jitter elimination for pristine sound. The linear toroidal power supply further reduces noise, ensuring efficient performance, while a standby switching supply operates for peak efficiency.
Rich Class G Power
Drawing on decades of innovation, the SA45’s 5th generation Class G amplifier design delivers superior sound quality and dynamics. This amplifier is renowned for being more efficient than traditional Class amplifiers, with components and materials meticulously selected for uncompromised audio performance. This ensures that the SA45 produces dynamic and rich sound, perfect for any audiophile.
Beautiful Screen
The SA45 is equipped with a large 8.8″ high-resolution display, making it easy to view album artwork and metadata.
Your Music, Your Way
It supports a wide range of devices and streaming services, including Apple Airplay, Google Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Roon. Easy to set up via Wi-Fi with the ARCAM Radia App, the system also offers compatibility with Amazon Music, Qobuz, and global internet radio. With Dirac Live Room Correction and subwoofer outputs, the SA45 is adaptable to any room and speaker configuration, ensuring an immersive audio experience.
Inside the Prodigy1
PMC's commitment to delivering natural, uncolored sound is evident in the Prodigy1. The Advanced Transmission Line (ATL) bass-loading is a cornerstone of PMC's renowned sound quality. ATL intelligently and efficiently utilizes the energy generated by the bass driver, outperforming traditional ported or sealed box designs. The addition of PMC Laminair airflow technology further refines ATL, enhancing clarity, timing, and eliminating unwanted air noise.
From Studio to Home
PMC's dedication to sonic transparency and neutrality has made them a leader in professional audio. Their designs are used in studios globally to create the sound you can now enjoy at home. PMC's goal is to offer a clear window into the artist's vision, without adding any character of its own. This connection between the music and the listener is central to their philosophy.
Design Excellence
The Prodigy1 epitomizes a compact standmount/bookshelf design that defies its small form. Its size does not compromise audio quality, making it an ideal choice for those seeking rich, dynamic sound without overwhelming their living spaces.
SA45 Streaming Amplifier Specifications
| Continuous Power Output: | (0.5% THD), Per Channel |
| 2 Channels Driven, 20Hz—20kHz, 8Ω: | 180W |
| 2 Channels Driven, 1kHz, 4Ω: | 300W |
| Harmonic Distortion | 80% power, 8Ω at 1kHz: 0.002% |
| Analogue Inputs | |
| Number of Inputs: | 3x RCA pairs + 1 XLR pair |
| Phono Inputs: | MM and MC |
| Frequency Response: | 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB |
| Signal/Noise Ratio: (A-wtd, ref. 50W, 1V input) | 106dB |
| Digital Inputs | |
| Supported Streaming Media: | FLAC, WAV (LPCM), AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DSD (up to 256), MP3, MP4, OGG, WMA |
| Supported Streaming Bit Depth: | 16, 24, 32 |
| Supported Streaming Sample Rates: (kHz) | Up to 384 kHz |
| Gapless Playback: | Yes |
| Digital Audio Inputs: | 1x HDMI eARC, 2x Coaxial (RCA), 2x Optical (Toslink) |
| Supported Digital Input Bit Depth: | 16, 24 |
| Supported Digital Input Sample: Rates (kHz) | Up to 192 kHz |
| Frequency Response: (Filter 1) | 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB |
| Signal/Noise Ratio: (A-wtd, ref. 50W, 0dBFS) | 110dB |
| Wireless Specifications | |
| Bluetooth Profile 5.4: | A2DP Sink/Source, AVRCP, BLE, Snapdragon Sound, AAC, LE Audio, Auracast |
| Bluetooth Transmitter Frequency and Power: | 2,402 MHz to 2,480 MHz <13dBm |
| Wi-Fi Network: | IEEE 8002.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz) |
| 2.4G Wi-Fi Transmitter Frequency Range and Power: | 2400-2483.5 MHz (USA 11 Channels, Europe and Others 13 Channels) <20dBm |
| 5G Wi-Fi Transmitter Frequency Range and Power: | 5150-5250 MHz <23dBm, 5250-5350 MHz & 5470-5725 MHz <20dBm, 5725-5850 MHz <14dBm |
| General | |
| Mains Voltage: | 100V or 110–120V or 220–240V, 50–60Hz |
| Power Consumption: (Maximum) | 1000W |
| Power Consumption: (Standby) | <0.5W |
| Dimensions W x D x H :(Including Speaker Terminals and feet) | 432 x 390 x 140mm |
| Weight: (Net) | 17 kg |
| Weight: (Packed) | 20 kg |
Prodigy1 Bookshelf Speaker Specifications
| Crossover Frequency: | 1.7kHz |
| Horizontal Directivity: | 80 degrees |
| Vertical Directivity: | 70 degrees |
| Dimensions: | H 320mm 35.7” W 162mm 6.4” D 237mm 9.3” (+10mm optional grille) |
| Drive Units: | LF PMC 5.25”/133mm natural fibre long-throw LT™ F PMC 27mm /1” soft dome |
| Effective ATL™ Length: | 1.91m 6.3ft |
| Frequency Response: | 35Hz – 25kHz (-3dB) |
| Impedance: | 6 Ohm |
| Input Connectors: | One pair 4mm binding posts |
| Sensitivity: | 87.5dB SPL 1W 1m |
| Peak SPL: | 124dB SPL |
| Recommended Amp Power: | 20 - 250W |
| Available Finishes: | Silk Black |
| Weight: | 4.5kg 9.9lbs ea. |
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