Arcam A5+ with KEF R3 META Speakers (2025 Model)
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Arcam A5+ with KEF R3 META Speakers (2025 Model)
It was back in the mid-1970s when Doug Brady introduced the very first amplifier from Arcam – then known as A&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.
Features
- Wireless audio with Bluetooth 5.4
- Featuring Snapdragon Sound for wireless lossless audio
- Featuring Auracast for connecting wireless headphones or speakers to play music in multiple spaces
- Hi-res audio digital inputs
- ESS ES9018 DAC
- Meticulously tuned phono stage
- Class AB amplification
- 2x 50 Watts (8Ω) power output
- Compact remote control
- Solid aluminium dials
- Aluminium front, top, sides and rear panels
- Plastic free packaging
Nearly 50 Years of Amplification Expertise
The 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&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.
Engineered for Today’s Listener
At 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.
Versatility Meets Precision
The 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.
KEF R3 META Speakers
The 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.
The 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.
Features
- Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MATTM) eliminates 99% of high-frequency distortion for pure, natural sound
- Bespoke 12th generation Uni-Q with MAT driver array for exceptional acoustic accuracy
- Refined tweeter gap damper tames resonances for improved detail
- Flexible Decoupling Chassis prevents unwanted vibrations for better clarity
- Enhanced crossover design and fine-tuned the signal path for pristine, clean sound
Superior KEF sound
A 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.
The 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.
Deep, agile bass
Bass 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. The result is exceptionally deep and agile bass that reveals every last bit of detail and punch available in the deep.
A5+ Integrated Amplifier Specifications
| Continuous Power Output: | (0.5% THD) 2 channels driven |
| 8Ω, 20Hz ‐ 20kHz: | 50W |
| 4Ω, 1kHz: | 75W |
| Harmonic Distortion: | 80% power, 8Ω at 1kHz: 0.003% |
| Analogue Inputs – Number Of Inputs: | 3 (RCA pairs) |
| Analogue Inputs – Signal/Noise Ratio: | (A-weighted, ref. 50W, 1V input): 106dB |
| Analogue Inputs – Frequency Response: | 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB |
| Phono (MM) Input – Input Impedance: | 47kΩ + 100pF |
| Phono (MM) Input – Frequency Response: | (ref. RIAA curve): 20Hz—20kHz ± 1dB |
| Digital Inputs – Supported Sample Rates: | 192, 176.4, 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1 kHz |
| Digital Inputs – Bit Depths: | 24-bit, 16-bit |
| Digital Inputs – Frequency Response: | (Filter 1): 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB |
| Digital Inputs – Signal/Noise Ratio: | (A-weighted, ref. 50W, 0dBFS): 109dB |
| Headphone Output – Maximum Output Level: | (RMS) into 32Ω / 300Ω: 2.5V / 5V |
| Headphone Output – Load Range: | 16Ω – 2kΩ |
| Wireless Specifications – Bluetooth Version: | 5.4; A2DP Sink/Source, AVRCP, BLE, Snapdragon Sound, AAC, LE Audio, Auracast |
| Wireless Specifications – Bluetooth Transmitter Frequency And Power: | 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz: <20dBm |
| General – Mains Voltage: | 100V or 110–120V or 220–240V, 50–60Hz |
| General – Power Consumption (Maximum): | 350W |
| General – Power Consumption (Standby): | <0.5W |
| General – Dimensions (W x D x H): | Including speaker terminals and feet: 431 x 344 x 83mm |
| General – Weight (Net): | 8.14 kg |
| General – Weight (Packed): | 11.36 kg |
| Supplied Accessories: | Mains lead(s), Remote control with 2 x AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide, Important Safety Instructions |
R3 META Specifications
| Design: | Three-way bass reflex |
| Drive Units: | Uni-Q Driver Array: HF: 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminium dome with MAT MF: 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium cone Bass Unit: LF: 165 mm (6.5 in.) hybrid aluminium cone |
| Crossover Frequency: | 420 Hz, 2.3 kHz |
| Frequency Range: (-6dB) | 38 Hz - 50 kHz |
| Typical in-room Bass Response: (-6dB) | 30 Hz |
| Frequency Response: (±3dB) | 58 Hz - 28kHz |
| Harmonic Distortion: (90dB, 1m) | <1% 73 Hz and above <0.5% 90 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Maximum Output: | 110 dB |
| Amplifier Requirements: | 15 - 180W |
| Nominal Impedance: | 4 Ω (min. 3.2 Ω) |
| Sensitivity: (2.83V/1m) | 87 dB |
| Weight: | 12.4 kg (27.3 lbs) each |
| Dimension (H x W x D) with terminal: | 422 x 200 x 336 mm each |
| Finishes: | Black Gloss / White Gloss / Walnut / Indigo Gloss Special Edition |
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