Arcam A50 Signature Dual-Mono Class G Integrated Amplifier

ARCAM A50 Signature Dual-Mono Class G 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 to deliver the best-sounding integrated amplifier ARCAM has ever produced, with consistent performance across digital and analogue sources alike. The first dual-mono Class G integrated 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 with independent transformer windings, dedicated power regulation, reservoir capacitors, a Class G lifter stage, and its own output-stage heatsink. This architecture delivers exceptional channel separation, low noise, and high dynamic capability, with 2 x 150W of power to drive loudspeakers effortlessly. Built-in phono stage and DAC A new Class A MM and MC phono stage brings out exceptional music from vinyl with almost any turntable and cartridge, while an ESS ES9039Q2M DAC with USB-C and HDMI eARC inputs delivers the best sound from any streamed or digital source. The DAC, phono stage, and volume control circuits are all new designs created to complement the dual-mono amplifier and maintain signal integrity throughout. Connect everything The A50 Signature supports a wide range of sources, including digital streaming components, smartphones, TVs via HDMI eARC, CD players, and turntables. Connect wired or wireless headphones for quiet listening, and enjoy wireless audio with built-in Bluetooth 5.4, Snapdragon Sound, aptX Lossless, and Auracast for high-quality sound with maximum convenience. Specifications Type Dual-mono Class G integrated amplifier Power output (8 ohm, 20 Hz-20 kHz, both channels) 2 x 150W Power output (4 ohm, 1 kHz, both channels) 2 x 220W Harmonic distortion (80% power, 8 ohm, 1 kHz) 0.002% Phono stage Class A MM and MC Phono MM input 47k ohm + 100 pF; 20 Hz-20 kHz plus/minus 1 dB (RIAA) DAC ESS ES9039Q2M Digital inputs USB-C (up to 384 kHz), HDMI eARC, coaxial, optical; up to 32-bit Analogue inputs 3 RCA pairs Analogue S/N ratio 106 dB Digital S/N ratio 109 dB Headphone output 2.5V into 32 ohm / 5V into 300 ohm; load range 16 ohm-2k ohm Bluetooth 5.4, aptX Lossless, Snapdragon Sound, Auracast, LE Audio Max power consumption 700W Standby power Less than 0.5W Dimensions (W x D x H) 431 x 344 x 99 mm Net weight 12 kg