{"product_id":"arcam-a15-plus-with-kef-ls50-meta","title":"Arcam A15+ with KEF LS50 META","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"738\"\u003e\u003cspan\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) —\u003c\/span\u003e 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 data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003eKEF LS50 META\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kef LS50 Meta is the replacement for the iconic LS50 speaker which was released way back in 2012 as a limited anniversary model and was\u003cspan\u003e one of the most award-winning speaker products ever released by KEF, receiving accolades from such publications as Stereophile, What Hi-Fi, and The Absolute Sound. So the new LS50 Meta have a lot to live up to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePushing the Technological Boundaries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe new KEF LS50 Meta pushes the technological boundaries in its mission to create the best possible sound, Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) is a highly complex maze-like structure that eliminates unwanted sound from the rear of driver, resulting in a purer, more natural performance. \u003c\/span\u003eMAT is the physical manifestation of that drive. The result of a joint development project with the Acoustic Metamaterials Group, MAT breaks completely new ground in loudspeaker design….\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLS50 Meta’s baffle is engineered from an injection-moulded Dough Moulding Compound, while inside the cabinet cross bracing and Constrained Layer Damping combine to deaden internal vibrations. The result of such meticulous attention to detail is the lowest coloration of any speaker in its class. Using Computational Fluid Dynamics, the port flare and profile of LS50 Meta’s patented off-set port is calculated to delay the onset of turbulence, and the flexible port walls prevent resonances from colouring the midrange. This leads to improved clarity, with exceptional depth and detail..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRedesigned and Improved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKEF's trademark Uni-Q driver has also been redesigned and improved, incorporating the new Meta technology. The Kef LS50 Meta certainly shares a likeness with the original. But while LS50 is a great speaker, LS50 Meta and the technological advances it boasts offer a truly dramatic improvement in sound quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003eA15+ Integrated Amplifier Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous Power Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(0.5% THD) 2 channels driven\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8Ω, 20Hz – 20kHz:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4Ω, 1kHz:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarmonic Distortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80% power, 8Ω at 1kHz: 0.002%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue Inputs – Number Of Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 (RCA pairs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue Inputs – Signal\/Noise Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(A-weighted, ref. 50W, 1V input): 106dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue Inputs – Frequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhono (MM) Input – Input Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47kΩ + 100pF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhono (MM) Input – Frequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(ref. RIAA curve): 20Hz—20kHz ± 1dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Inputs – Supported Sample Rates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e192, 176.4, 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Inputs – Bit Depths:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24, 16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Inputs – Frequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(Filter 1): 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Inputs – Signal\/Noise Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(A-weighted, ref. 50W, 0dBFS): 109dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Output – Maximum Output Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(RMS) into 32Ω \/ 300Ω: 2.5V \/ 5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeadphone Output – Load Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16Ω – 2kΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWireless Specifications – Bluetooth Version:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.4; A2DP Sink\/Source, AVRCP, BLE, Snapdragon Sound, AAC, LE Audio, Auracast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWireless Specifications – Bluetooth Transmitter Frequency And Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz: \u0026lt;20dBm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral – Mains Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100V or 110–120V or 220–240V, 50–60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral – Power Consumption (Maximum):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral – Power Consumption (Standby):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.5W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral – Dimensions (W x D x H):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluding speaker terminals and feet: 431 x 344 x 98mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral – Weight (Net):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral – Weight (Packed):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied Accessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMains lead(s), Remote control with 2 x AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide, Important Safety Instructions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"l-content__col l-content__col--1-3-fix\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLS50 META Specifications \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-3 shg-c-md-3 shg-c-sm-3 shg-c-xs-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-a53812fa-7712-4d77-8de7-160bf9da5d1c\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-way bass reflex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Units:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUni-Q Driver Array:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHF:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminium dome with Metamaterial Absorption Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMF\/LF:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e130 mm (5.25 in.) aluminium cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Range (-6dB):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e47 Hz - 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