ARCAM A5+ Amplifier + Q1 Meta

Arcam A5+ with KEF Q1 Meta

The perfect entry into true high-fidelity sound, combining clarity, warmth, and impressive scale in a compact, stylish package.

Integrated Amplifier with Bluetooth and Auracast

The "A" in ARCAM stands for amplification, where our expertise lies. The A5+ is the latest in nearly 50 years of amplifier design and manufacture, dating back to our first product in 1976 —the A&R Cambridge A60 amplifier. Since the launch of the award-winning ARCAM Radia A5, we haven't rested. Our engineering team pushed further to create the ARCAM A5+, an even better sounding and more versatile integrated amplifier.

The A5+ features an enhanced power supply design and cutting-edge wireless capabilities straight out of the box. Snapdragon Sound delivers uncompressed digital audio via Bluetooth, while Auracast enables multiple compatible headphones or speakers to share music wirelessly, with no pairing required.

With a wide array of digital and analogue inputs, including a meticulously tuned phono stage, the A5+ ensures impeccable sound quality for everything from vinyl to streaming.

Specifications

Continuous power output (0.5% THD), per channel

2 channels driven, 20Hz - 20kHz, 8Ω 50W
2 channels driven, 1kHz, 4Ω 75W
Harmonic distortion, 80% power, 8Ω at 1kHz 0.003%

Analogue Inputs

Number of inputs 3 (RCA pairs)
Signal/noise ratio (A-wtd, ref. 50W, 1V input) 106dB
Frequency response 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB

Phono (MM) Input

Input impedance 47kΩ + 100pF
Frequency response (ref. RIAA curve) 20Hz—20kHz ± 1dB

Digital Inputs

Supported Sample Rates (kHz)
192, 176.4, 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1

Bit depths (bit) 24, 16

Frequency response (fi lter 1) 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB
Signal/noise ratio (A-wtd, ref. 50W, 0dBFS) 109dB

Headphone Output

Maximum output level (RMS) into 32Ω/300Ω 2.5V/5V
Load range 16Ω - 2kΩ

Wireless Specifications

Bluetooth Version - 5.4; A2DP Sink/Source, AVRCP, BLE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD and aptX Lossless, LE Audio, Auracast
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
Power consumption (maximum) 350W
Power consumption (standby) <0.5W
Dimensions W x D (including speaker terminals) x H (including feet) 431 x 344 x 83mm
Weight (net) 8kg
Weight (packed) 11kg

Supplied accessories

Mains lead(s)
Remote control with 2 x AAA batteries
Quick Start Guide
Important Safety Instructions