Arcam SA10 Class AB Integrated Amplifier

• Extremely efficient class A/B amplification
• 50W of power per channel
• 5 analogue inputs including phono
• 3 digital inputs
• 32-bit DAC,Sabre ESS9016K2M
• Full I/P control
• Total harmonic distortion + noise = 0.003%

In any amplifier, the signal path is at the mercy of anything that creates noise within the unit. Thus, we spare no expense in using only the most high-quality components, even if it means the cost of our power supplies overtaking that of everything else.

The result, of course, is worth every penny.

A singer’s sharp intake of breath before hitting the chorus, a guitarist’s fingers sliding against the strings – it’s those seemingly minor details that can bring music to life. Fish out one of your all-time favourite albums and play it through a Bluetooth speaker, and guess what? Its sounds like a Bluetooth speaker. Play it through the SA10, and it’s as close to hearing the artist’s performance as you’re likely to get. There’s always joy in digging out an old recording you haven’t heard in years. With the HDA range, it’ll feel like hearing it forthe first time.

PRODUCT DETAILS

• Extremely efficient class A/B amplification
• 50W of power per channel
• 5 analogue inputs including phono
• 3 digital inputs
• 32-bit DAC,Sabre ESS9016K2M
• Full I/P control
• Total harmonic distortion + noise = 0.003%

Both channels, 8Ω, 20Hz—20kHz 50W
Both channels, 4Ω, at 1kHz 85W
Harmonic distortion, 80% power, 8Ω at 1kHz 0.003%
Analogue Inputs
Phono (MM) cartridge:
Input sensitivity at 1kHz 5mV
Input impedance 47kΩ + 100pF
Frequency response (ref. RIAA curve) 20Hz – 20kHz ± 1dB
Signal/Noise ratio (A-wtd) 50W, ref. 5mV input 80dB
Overload margin, ref. 5mV at 1kHz 21dB
Line Inputs:
Nominal sensitivity 1V
Input impedance 10kΩ
Maximum input 6Vrms
Frequency response 20Hz – 20kHz ± 0.2dB
Signal/Noise ratio (A-wtd) 50W, ref. 1V input 106dB
Digital Inputs
DAC ESS9016K2M
Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.05dB
Total harmonics distortion + Noise 0.0007%
Signal/Noise ratio (A-wtd) 115dB
Supported sample rates Optical 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
Coaxial 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
Bit depth 16-bit – 24-bit
Pre-amplifier output
Nominal output level 630mV
Output impedance 230Ω
Headphone output
Maximum output level into 600Ω 5Vrms
Output impedance 1Ω
Load range 16Ω – 2kΩ
General
Mains voltage 110–120V or 220–240V, 50–60Hz
Maximum power consumption 350W
Dimensions W x H x D (including feet, control
knob and speaker terminals)
433x87x310mm
Weight (net) 8.4kg
Weight (gross) 10.7kg
Supplied accessories Mains leads
Remote control
2 x AAA batteries