Arcam - SA45 - Streaming Integrated Amplifier

The ARCAM SA45 is the all-in-one streaming system for the dedicated music lover. It includes hard-won technologies for preserving the most delicate sounds and reproducing music with all its subtleties, nuances and excitement intact. Expertly crafted in Cambridge UK, it is born of our best integrated amplifier, the ARCAM A49. With fully balanced digital and analogue audio paths, an all-new digital audio and streaming platform, new linear toroidal power supply design, new user interface and new app, the SA45 is a comprehensive powerhouse of music.

• All new, ultra High-ResolutionStreaming Platform to deliver on sound quality and user experience
• ARCAM Class G Amplification with 2x 180W of ultra-low distortion power
• Balanced analogue and digital audio paths
• MM & MC Phono inputs
• HDMI eARC input
• Dual Subwoofer outputs and Dirac Live Room Correction
• High-resolution display for clearly visible album artwork and metadata
• Supports Apple Airplay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect
• Setup with ARCAM Radia App for presets, Internet Radio and Podcasts
• Supports up to 32 bit / 768 kHz Hi-res audio
• Roon Ready (after launch)

Exquisite sound quality has been achieved through thoughtful engineering of a new 6-layer digital audio and streaming platform which includes a ground plane through the entire board to keep noise and interference away from the sensitive audio components. These components include the latest Hyperstream iV DAC topology from ESS, in a balanced configuration with advanced Jitter elimination. Sound quality is enhanced further with a new linear toroidal transformer power supply design that drives the entirety of the internal operation with lower noise, and a switching supply that only operates for peak efficiency when in standby.

Building off decades of innovation, our 5th generation Class G amplifier design is meticulously crafted so you can expect the best sound quality and dynamics from what has always been a better sounding, and more efficient Class of amplifier. New components and materials have been painstakingly analysed and reviewed to ensure uncompromising sound performance.

Up front, the SA45 features a large, bonded 8.8" high-resolution display to show album artwork and metadata which is clearly legible from the comfort of your preferred armchair. For playback, an inclusive feature set supports most smart phones and tablets, as well as popular streaming services. Connecting the SA45 to your home network with Wi-Fi is quick and straightforward with our ARCAM Radia App. Once connected, enjoy instant playback using Apple Airplay, Google Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Roon.

The ARCAM SA45 is the ultimate high resolution audio solution. With outputs for subwoofers, along with Dirac Live Room Correction, the SA45 has the flexibility to deliver exceptional sound, in any room, with your choice of speakers and subwoofers.

Specifications

Continuous power output (0.5% THD), per channel

• 2 channels driven, 20Hz—20kHz, 8Ω: 180W
• 2 channels driven, 1kHz, 4Ω: 300W
• Harmonic distortion, 80% power, 8Ω at 1kHz: 0.002%

Analogue Inputs

• Number of inputs: 3x RCA pairs + 1 XLR pair
• Phono Inputs: MM and MC
• Frequency response: 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB
• Signal/noise ratio (A-wtd, ref. 50W, 1V input): 106dB

Digital Inputs

• Supported Streaming media: FLAC, WAV (LPCM), AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DSD (up to 1024), MP3, MP4, OGG, WMA
• Supported Streaming Bit depth: 16, 24, 32
• Supported Streaming sample rates (kHz): Up to 768 kHz
• Gapless Playback: Yes
• Digital Audio Inputs: 1x HDMI ARC, 2x Coaxial (RCA), 2x Optical (Toslink)
• Supported Digital input Bit depth: 16, 24
• Supported Digital input sample rates (kHz): Up to 192 kHz
• Frequency response (filter 1): 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB
• Signal/noise ratio (A-wtd, ref. 50W, 0dBFS): 110dB

Wireless Specifications

• Bluetooth Profile: 5.2; A2DP Sink/Source, AVRCP, BLE, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, AAC
• Bluetooth Transmitter Frequency and Power: 2,402 MHz to 2,480 MHz <13dBm
• Wi-Fi Network: IEEE 8002.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz/5GHz)
• 2.4G Wi-Fi Transmitter Frequency Range and Power: 2400-2483.5 MHz (USA 11 Channels, Europe and Others 13 Channels) <20dBm
• 5G Wi-Fi Transmitter Frequency Range and Power: 5150-5250 MHz <23dBm, 5250-5350 MHz & 5470-5725 MHz <20dBm, 5725-5850 MHz <14dBm

General

• Mains voltage: 100V or 110–120V or 220–240V, 50–60Hz
• Power consumption (maximum): 1500W
• Power consumption (standby): <0.5W
• Dimensions W x D (including speaker terminals) x H (including feet): 431 x 344 x 143mm
• Weight (net): 17 kg
• Weight (packed): 20 kg
• Supplied accessories:Mains lead(s), Remote control with 2 x AAA batteries, Measurement Microphone 5m USB Cable, Quick Start Guide, Important Safety Instructions