Arcam A5 Amplifier + CD5 CD Player

This package bundles two award winning products together to create a truly talented system. The A5 stereo integrated amplifier offers outstanding value, providing best in class sound quality, versatile connectivity and sleek, premium styling. The Arcam CD5 CD player is the perfect partner, with the same premium styling and exceptional CD playback, this system will give your CD collection a new lease of life.

It was way back in the mid 1970s when Doug Brady showcased the first amplifier from Arcam (A&R Cambridge as the company was called then) the A60 which featured in many of our magazine adverts.  Since then Arcam has produced many well regarded amplifiers, so the new Arcam A5 has a lot to live up to.

Arcam A5 Amplifier

The A5 has the signature Arcam sound, full-bodied and smooth but with a little more sparkle in the higher frequency range, along with a striking new look and brand new amplification design, we think this budget amplifier is something special.

Features

• ARCAM Class AB amplification - provides brilliant musicality
• 50W per channel (8 ohms) - powers loudspeakers with ease
• Bluetooth with aptX™Adaptive Technology - for the best sound with the most convenience
• Specially selected components and materials - to deliver on sound quality
• Wired or Wireless Headphones - connect your headphones for quiet listening with, or without wires
• All new Radia design - Purposeful yet playful
• MM phono stage - ready for Turntables
• Hi-Res Digital Audio Inputs
• Plastic Free Packaging - for easy disposal of natural materials

The Ideal Amp for All Your Music

With a heritage dating back to 1976, Arcam amplifiers are renowned for their balance of sound and features. The Arcam A5 continues this tradition with a wide range of connectivity, sleek design, and richly detailed sound. Whether you're using a turntable, TV, or smartphone via Bluetooth HD, this amplifier plays it all with exceptional versatility.

Perfectly Balanced Sound

The Arcam A5 is built with a highly optimised Class AB amplifier, featuring new components and materials that enhance sound quality. It delivers cleaner and more precise audio while maintaining the smooth, detailed sonic signature that has made Arcam a favourite for decades.

Ample Power

Delivering 50 watts per channel, the A5 provides enough power to drive most speakers in a typical living room. With low distortion, it handles higher volume levels effortlessly, without sounding strained or harsh.

A Treat for Your Turntable

The A5’s built-in phono stage offers a premium connection for turntables with MM (Moving Magnet) cartridges. Designed to extract maximum detail, it ensures your vinyl collection sounds richer and more revealing.

Stream from Your Smartphone in Hi-Res Audio

Equipped with Bluetooth and Qualcomm AptX Adaptive technology, the A5 enables high-quality music streaming. It supports up to 24-bit Hi-Res audio, offering better-than-CD-quality sound from compatible devices over a wireless connection.

Connect Your Headphones – Bluetooth or Wired

The A5 accommodates both wired and wireless headphones. Its two-way Bluetooth capability lets you pair the amp with Bluetooth headphones for freedom of movement. Alternatively, a front-mounted headphone socket allows for a traditional wired connection.

Connect All Your Digital and Analogue Sources

Thanks to its built-in ESS DAC, the A5 connects seamlessly with digital audio sources. It offers two coaxial and one optical input, perfect for TVs, gaming consoles, and digital music sources. Additionally, three RCA phono inputs handle analogue sources such as FM tuners, ensuring excellent versatility.

Sleek New Style

Part of Arcam’s Radia series, the A5 features a stylish and minimalist design. Its aluminium casing, illuminated dials, and compact remote control add to its premium feel. This understated design ensures the amplifier enhances your room without dominating it.

Arcam CD5 CD Player

The Arcam CD5 uses premium components to deliver top-notch sound without unnecessary extras. Its high-quality electronics enable playback of Hi-Res audio discs or music via the USB-A input. As part of Arcam’s Radia range, it combines sleek styling with all-aluminium construction, making it one of the most elegant Arcam CD players to date.

Features

• Specially selected components and materials - to deliver on sound quality
• All new Radia design - Purposeful yet playful
• CD, CD-R, CD-RW playback - to enjoy your favourite album or mix CD 
• USB mass storage playback - for your library of music rips and downloads from a USB stick
• Plastic Free Packaging - for easy disposal of natural materials

Premium quality ESS DAC for dynamic and detailed sound

At its core, the Arcam CD5 features an ESS 9018 Digital to Analogue Converter (DAC). Combined with precision-engineered components, this DAC ensures superb sound quality. The result is a highly detailed, distortion-free, and dynamic performance that brings out the best in your CD collection.

Hi-Res audio playback

The player supports Hi-Res music playback through FLAC and WAV-encoded CDs. Alternatively, use the USB-A interface to play stored Hi-Res music files, with support for WAV and FLAC formats up to 24-bit/96kHz. This ensures the player delivers its full sonic potential.

Connects to all types of systems

The CD5 offers three output options, making it versatile for connecting to various systems. Use the optical or coaxial digital outputs for AV receivers or digital amplifiers, or the analogue RCA outputs for traditional amplifiers without digital inputs.

Sleek new style

As part of the Radia series, the CD5 boasts a refined design with just six buttons and a discreet display. Its aluminium casing with rounded edges adds to its premium feel, and the compact remote control enhances convenience. It perfectly balances aesthetics and performance.

A5 Integrated Amplifier Specifications