With the power and connectivity that the Aficionado is looking for Dynamic Music + Optimised Amplification = An enveloping music experience
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All specifications- 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
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 productsSpecifications
- 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
- SA45 English Owner's ManualManual · English · PDF, 3.6 MBDownload
- SA45 Quick Start GuideQuick start guide · English · PDF, 10.3 MBDownload
- SA45 Specification SheetDatasheet · English · PDF, 325 KBDownload
- SA45 Latest SW Release NotesFirmware notes · English · PDF, 105 KBDownload
- SA45 EU declaration of conformityCertificate · English · PDF, 938 KBDownload
Awards and press
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