Skip to content
0
Menu
SA45
SA45
SA45
SA45
SA45
Arcam

SA45

Streaming Integrated Amplifier

Series Radia

With the power and connectivity that the Aficionado is looking for Dynamic Music + Optimised Amplification = An enveloping music experience

Read more
Frequency response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Weight
20 kg
Works with (services)
Apple Airplay Google Cast
Number of inputs
3x RCA pairs + 1 XLR pair
Phono Inputs
MM and MC
Gapless Playback
Yes
Price on requestCheck availability

Overview

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 designed 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.

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 Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, and Roon (coming soon).

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.

In the box

  • Mains lead(s)
  • Remote control with 2 x AAA batteries
  • Measurement Microphone
  • 5m USB Cable
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Important Safety Instructions

Highlights

  • 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 clealy visible album artwork and metadata
  • Supports up to 32 bit / 384 kHz Hi-res audio
  • Roon Ready
  • Works with Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and Qobuz Connect
  • Supports Apple Airplay and Google Cast
  • Setup with ARCAM Radia App for presets, Internet Radio and Podcasts
  • Bluetooth with Snapdragon Sound and Auracast
  • Plastic Free Packaging

About Arcam

Enthusiasm for music reproduction lies at the heart of everything we do. Over the years, we have built an outstanding team of gifted and passionate engineers who have poured their hearts and souls into products that deliver a quality of reproduction that has won countless awards around the world. Our engineering

All Arcam products

Specifications

Frequency response
20 Hz to 20 kHz
The range of pitches it reproduces, from deep bass to the top of the treble.
Weight
20 kg
Per unit, out of the box.
Model code
ARCAM-SA45
Quote it when you ask a specialist.

Services

Works with (apps)
ARCAM Radia Spotify (Connect) Tidal (Connect) Qobuz (Connect) Roon Ready
Works with (services)
Apple Airplay Google Cast
ARCAM Radia supported services (Global)
Internet Radio Podcasts UPnP USB Media (using USB-A mass storage input)

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 256), MP3, MP4, OGG, WMA
Supported Streaming Bit depth
16, 24, 32
Supported Streaming sample rates (kHz)
Up to 384 kHz
Gapless Playback
Yes
Digital Audio Inputs
1x HDMI eARC, 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
5.4; A2DP Sink/Source, AVRCP, BLE, Snapdragon Sound, AAC, LE Audio, Auracast
Bluetooth Transmitter Frequency and Power
2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz: <20dBm
Wi-Fi Network
IEEE 802.11 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 <20dBm 5470-5725 MHz <20dBm (Not used in China) 5725-5850 MHz <14dBm for EU, <33dBm for other regions.

General

Mains voltage
100V or 110–120V or 220–240V, 50–60Hz
Power consumption (maximum)
1000W
Power consumption (standby)
<0.5W
Dimensions W x D (including speaker terminals) x H (including feet)
432 x 390 x 140mm
Weight (net)
17 kg
Weight (packed)
20 kg

Downloads

5

Films

1
  • Arcam film

Awards and press

1
  • ARCAM SA45 gets five pink hearts from HiFi Pig
    ARCAM SA45 gets five pink hearts from HiFi Pig

More from Arcam

Similar products

Price on requestRequest a price