Arcam SA30
Designed around G Class amplification, the new Arcam component sports its maker’s latest casework and fascia design, housing an extensive features list. The SA30 boasts both wireless and custom install-friendly technologies including such modern must-haves as Dirac Live room correction technology.
Essentially a hybrid amplifier, the SA30 utilises Class A amplification but then switches it up with an additional power supply to drive those larger sections of the waveform.
The result is an intoxicating blend of sonic power and low-level detail that pushes out 120W of power per channel 8 ohms and 220W into 4 ohms.
Connectivity comes by way of five analogue inputs including a switchable MM/MC phono input, and four digital inputs. Wireless support enables seamless operation with AirPlay 2, UPnP streamer set-ups and Chromecast while the HDMI ARC (audio return channel) means the SA30 is also perfect for boosting your telly’s output.
Devotees of the latest hi-resolution digital audio systems will welcome the SA30’s support for MQA (Master Quality Authenticated), as offered by the likes of TIDAL Masters, and its Roon Endpoint status means that it is all set to receive audio from Roon’s digital music player and library system.
Equipped with ESS Technology’s 32-bit supporting high-end ESS Sabre ESS9038 DAC, all digital music is meticulously prepared for life in the analogue world.
Features:-
• Class G amplification for impeccable sound and efficiency
• 120W of power per channel into 8Ω, 220W into 4Ω
• 5 analogue inputs including switchable MM/MC PHONO input
• 4 digital inputs
• 1 ARC input
• GoogleCast, Airplay 2, uPnP Streamer
• Roon endpoint
• MQA supportedv
• 3 Dirac EQ profiles (input assignable)
• 32-bit DAC,Sabre ESS9038K2M
• Full I/P control including Control4 and Crestron
• Total harmonic distortion + noise = 0.002%
Technical Specifications:-
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz ± 1dB
Nominal Sensitivity: 1V
Input Impedance: 10kΩ
Power output both channels driven: 120W into 8Ω, 220W into 4Ω
Maximum Input: 6Vrms
Signal/Noise ratio (A-wtd) 50W, ref. 1V input: 120dB
Mains Voltage: 110-120V or 220-240V, 50-60Hz
Maximum Power Consumption: 800W
Dimensions W x H x D (including feet, control knob and speaker terminals): 433x100x323mm
Weight: 12kg
Packaged Weight: 14kg