ARCAM A50 Signature Integrated Amplifier

ARCAM A50 Signature Integrated Amplifier The ARCAM A50 Signature is a high-performance integrated amplifier created to celebrate 50 years of ARCAM amplification expertise. Designed in Cambridge, UK, it combines modern connectivity with advanced analogue and digital engineering. Built around ARCAM’s most advanced Class G implementation to date, the A50 Signature is the brand’s first dual-mono Class G integrated amplifier. Each channel is a fully self-contained module, featuring independent transformer windings, dedicated power regulation, reservoir capacitors, Class G lifter stage, and output-stage heatsink. This architecture delivers exceptional channel separation, low noise, and high dynamic capability. The amplifier supports a wide range of music sources, including digital streaming components, smartphones, TVs via HDMI eARC, CD players, and turntables. The DAC, phono stage, and volume control circuits are all new designs to complement the dual-mono amplifier and maintain signal integrity throughout. The result is the best-sounding integrated amplifier ARCAM has ever produced, delivering consistent performance across digital and analogue sources alike. The 1st ARCAM Dual-Mono Class G Integrated Amplifier - for the very best ARCAM sound 2x 150W Power Output - powers loudspeakers effortlessly Built-in Class A MM & MC phono stage - for exceptional music from vinyl with almost any turntable and cartridge ESS ES9039Q2M DAC with USB-C and HDMI e-ARC inputs - for the best sound from any streamed audio source Wired or wireless headphones - connect your headphones for quiet listening with, or without wires Wireless audio with Snapdragon Sound and Auracast built-in - for the best sound with the most convenience Plastic Free Packaging - for easy disposal of natural materials Product info: 150 watts x 2 channels into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at .002% THD 220 watts x 2 channels into 4 ohms (1 kHz) dual-mono Class G amplification THD: 0.002% (80% power, 8 ohms at 1kHz) signal-to-noise ratio: 106dB frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz built-in ESS Sabre DAC (ES9039Q2M) plays high-resolution audio up to 32-bit/384 kHz remote control included two-way Bluetooth® 5.4 for easy streaming from compatible sources and to compatible speakers or headphones supports high-res sound quality on compatible gear with aptX®, AAC, Auracast, and Snapdragon Sound Inputs: balanced XLR left and right input one optical and two coaxial digital audio inputs (up to 192 kHz resolution) one USB-C input (up to 384 kHz resolution) three analog RCA line-level stereo inputs dedicated RCA phono inputs for both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) cartridges HDMI eARC port for connecting a compatible TV IR input for use with external controllers 12-volt trigger input and output RJ-45 control input for use with compatible ARCAM components (sold separately) USB Type-A input for software updates only Outputs: 1 stereo RCA preamp output L/R speaker outputs with binding-post connectors front-panel 3.5mm headphone output Other info: dimensions: 16.97"W × 3.90"H x 13.54"D weight: 26.46 lbs. warranty: 5 years