Arcam SA45 Integrated Streaming Amplifier

£3,950.00 £4,499.00
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The ARCAM SA45 is the all-in-one streaming system for the dedicated music lover. Expertly crafted in Cambridge UK, it is born of our best integrated amplifier, the ARCAM A49.


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.

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

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