{"product_id":"arcam-a5-plus-bowers-wilkins-603-s3","title":"Arcam A5+ with Bowers \u0026 Wilkins 603 S3 Floorstanding Speakers","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt was back in the mid-1970s when Doug Brady introduced the very first amplifier from Arcam – then known as A\u0026amp;R Cambridge – the A60. This iconic model featured prominently in many of our magazine advertisements at the time. The Arcam A5 continued that legacy with great success, earning a reputation for performance and reliability. Naturally, expectations are high for its successor, the Arcam A5+, which is set to carry the torch forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWireless audio with Bluetooth 5.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeaturing Snapdragon Sound for wireless lossless audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeaturing Auracast for connecting wireless headphones or speakers to play music in multiple spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHi-res audio digital inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESS ES9018 DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeticulously tuned phono stage#\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClass AB amplification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x 50 Watts (8Ω) power output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact remote control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid aluminium dials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium front, top, sides and rear panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic free packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNearly 50 Years of Amplification Expertise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARCAM A5+ is designed to bring people together through shared listening experiences with family and friends. The “A” in ARCAM stands for amplification – the foundation of everything we do. This latest model represents the culmination of almost five decades of amplifier innovation, dating back to our very first product in 1976: the A\u0026amp;R Cambridge A60. Building on the award-winning ARCAM Radia A5, our engineers have continued to push the boundaries, resulting in an amplifier that’s even more capable and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineered for Today’s Listener\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the A5+ is a newly enhanced power supply and state-of-the-art wireless functionality. With Snapdragon Sound, it delivers lossless digital audio via Bluetooth, while Auracast allows multiple compatible headphones or speakers to stream audio simultaneously – no pairing required. This forward-thinking technology ensures effortless connectivity, whether you're enjoying a personal session or sharing your music with others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVersatility Meets Precision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A5+ offers a wide selection of digital and analogue inputs, including a meticulously tuned phono stage for vinyl enthusiasts. Whether you're streaming music, spinning records, or connecting traditional hi-fi components, the A5+ guarantees superb sound quality across all sources. It's a modern integrated amplifier that stays true to Arcam’s longstanding dedication to precision audio and elegant design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e603 S3 Floorstanding Speakers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bowers \u0026amp; Wilkins 603 S3 is the largest loudspeaker in the 600 Series and is ideal for larger rooms and home theatres. It combines their new Titanium Dome™ tweeter—which offers both clarity of sound, as well as excellent high frequency dispersion—with Continuum cone technology for a truly audiophile experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLayered, beautiful details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 603 S3's Titanium Dome tweeter delivers smooth and refined high-frequency reproduction, providing an accurate and immersive insight into your favourite music. 603 S3 boasts a new design that dramatically improves the materials used in its tweeter grille mesh, first developed for our revered Signature models. The Titanium Dome tweeters provide exceptional resolution and realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecision and transparency\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Continuum cone avoids the abrupt vocal transitions that can impair conventional drive units. 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