{"product_id":"arcam-a15-plus-kef-r3-meta-bookshelf-speakers","title":"Arcam A15+ with KEF R3 META Bookshelf Speakers","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"738\"\u003eIt was back in the mid-1970s when Doug Brady introduced the very first amplifier from A\u0026amp;R Cambridge (as the company was then known) — the A60. This model featured prominently in many of our magazine advertisements and helped establish our reputation in British hi-fi. Since then, Arcam has produced many highly regarded amplifiers. The Arcam A15 continued that legacy with great success, earning a reputation for performance and reliability. Naturally, expectations are high for its successor, the Arcam A15+, which is set to carry the torch forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eWireless audio with Bluetooth 5.4,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eFeaturing Snapdragon Sound for wireless lossless audio,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eFeaturing Auracast for connecting wireless headphones or speakers to play music in multiple spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eHDMI eARC input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eHi-res audio ESS ES9018 DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eMeticulously tuned phono stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eClass AB amplification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e2x 80 Watts (8Ω) power output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eCompact remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eSolid aluminium dials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eAluminium front, top, sides and rear panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"532\"\u003ePlastic free packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"782\"\u003eSignature Arcam Sound, With More Power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eLike the more affordable A5, the A15+ retains Arcam’s signature full-bodied, smooth sound — but with added power. It delivers greater clarity, scale, and precision, making it a perfect choice for pairing with tower speakers, filling larger rooms, and enjoying music at higher volumes without compromising quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eBuilt on Decades of Expertise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eThe “A” in ARCAM stands for amplification — the foundation of everything we do. The A15+ represents the latest chapter in almost 50 years of amplifier innovation, beginning with the launch of our first product in 1976, the A\u0026amp;R Cambridge A60. Following the award-winning ARCAM Radia A15, our engineers have gone further still, creating a more powerful, better-sounding, and more versatile integrated amplifier in the A15+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eImpressive Connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eThe A15+ offers a wide range of connectivity options, including analogue inputs and a meticulously tuned phono stage for vinyl lovers. It also features modern digital inputs, including HDMI eARC, making it ideal for enhancing both music and TV audio with impact and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003eWireless Audio Without Compromise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003eEquipped with an upgraded power supply and advanced wireless capabilities, the A15+ is ready to perform straight out of the box. Snapdragon Sound delivers uncompressed Bluetooth audio, while Auracast allows multiple compatible headphones or speakers to stream music wirelessly — with no pairing required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKEF R3 META Speakers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KEF R3 Meta redefines bookshelf speakers’ performance. Sharing the same drivers as the range-topping R11 Meta, the R3 Meta is a true three-way design. It has a 12th generation Uni-Q® driver array with MAT™ and a powerful 6.5” hybrid aluminium bass driver that pushes performance to wonderfully new extremes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"R Series – Performance Redefined\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CQzFSEwQyX0\" height=\"675\" width=\"1200\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe R Series is a direct beneficiary of the technological innovations developed for The Reference, the class-leading series that continually set the benchmark for loudspeakers and sound reproduction. Combining with bespoke technologies, the R Series delivers an exceptional acoustic performance. The revolutionary Metamaterial Absorption Technology1 (MATTM) has been incorporated into the latest iteration of the R Series, and the 12th generation Uni-Q® driver array has been refined to maximise the impact of this technological advance and ensure the best possible performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetamaterial Absorption Technology (MATTM) eliminates 99% of high-frequency distortion for pure, natural sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBespoke 12th generation Uni-Q with MAT driver array for exceptional acoustic accuracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefined tweeter gap damper tames resonances for improved detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible Decoupling Chassis prevents unwanted vibrations for better clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhanced crossover design and fine-tuned the signal path for pristine, clean sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuperior KEF sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bespoke 12th generation Uni-Q driver array with MAT is found in all seven models of the R Series and delivers an incredibly detailed performance. It’s the result of decades of accumulated in-house knowledge and the application of cutting-edge simulation and analysis tools. The developments are many and all play a part in R Series’ exceptional performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2792\/5768\/files\/21fa37e8-e9f7-4a1c-b712-ea664046d410_600x600.jpg?v=1675706812\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an exceptional seven-model range of loudspeakers, engineered to deliver with exquisite detail and incredible insight. Whether your taste lies with traditional two-channel HiFi, multi-channel home theatre or both, the R Series reveals levels of detail that must be heard to be believed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeep, agile bass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBass is a vital element of performance, and the low-frequency drivers of R Series have been engineered with acute care and precision. They are built using a two-part structure, where a shallow concave aluminium skin sits atop a paper cone. This stiffness combined with the cone’s unique geometry reduces unwanted resonances and delivers the pistonic movement that makes these drivers time so well. The drivers’ magnet system creates a broad, uniform magnetic field, while the suspension reduces harmonic distortion for a clean, precise sound. 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