{"product_id":"arcam-a5-plus-kef-ls50-meta-speakers","title":"Arcam A5+ with KEF LS50 META Bookshelf 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 class=\"p1\"\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. 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