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Arcam SA20 Integrated Amplifier

by Arcam
Original price €1,364.88 - Original price €1,364.88
Original price €1,364.88
€1,364.88
€1,364.88 - €1,364.88
Current price €1,364.88

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The design of the HDA range draws upon all of Arcam’s experience as one of the UK’s most respected audio companies, to produce Arcam’s best performing range of audio products yet – using the best quality components and engineering practices, the HDA range is designed and built to give you years of listening enjoyment.

Key Features

  • Class G amplification for impeccable sound and efficiency
  • 90W of power per channel
  • 5 analogue inputs including phono
  • 3 digital inputs
  • 32-bit DAC,Sabre ESS9038K2M
  • Full I/P control
  • Total harmonic distortion + noise = 0.003%
  • Control4 Certified

The design of the HDA range draws upon all of Arcam’s experience as one of the UK’s most respected audio companies, to produce Arcam’s best performing range of audio products yet – using the best quality components and engineering practices, the HDA range is designed and built to give you years of listening enjoyment.

There are two frequent problems with hi-fi amplifiers. Class A, the traditional audiophile’s choice, uses a single power supply constantly running at full capacity, even when there’s no signal coming through. Great for reproducing those subtle details at low levels however struggles to provide extreme power when needed.

Class A/B, the most common amp class, switches between the two internal amplifiers, one for each half of the waveform. Far more efficient but often a recipe for crossover distortion, since those low-level details we crave can get lost within any mis-match between the two switching over.

Class G is essentially a hybrid amplifier, utilising Class A specifically for low-level signals, but when required switching in an additional power supply to power those larger sections of the waveform.

Hybrid Amplifier

The SA20 is rated at 80wpc into 8 ohms (both channels driven). It delivers just under 20wpc in pure Class A, while allowing for huge extra power reserves for the most demanding of loudspeakers. This groundbreaking amplifier is an absolute must for those seeking true excellence in an amplifier at an incredibly affordable price.

Connectivity

As with the SA10 this amplifier has 5x analogue inputs (1x line/MM switchable) but the 3x digital inputs (2x SPDIF and 1x optical) are supplied by the ESS Sabre 9038 reference DAC (as employed in the irDAC2).

Compatibility

The SA20 also comes with a brand new learning backlit infra-red handset and can be controlled over IP by ARCAM’s IOS app, Musiclife or by RS232. This amplifier is the direct replacement to the A29.

Continuous power output
(20Hz—20kHz at 0.5% THD), per channel
Both channels, 8Ω, 20Hz—20kHz 90W
Single channel, 4Ω, at 1kHz 180W
Harmonic distortion, 80% power, 8Ω at 1kHz 0.002%
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 ESS9038K2M
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
Supported Sample Rates (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
Load range 16Ω – 2kΩ
General
Mains voltage 110–120V or 220–240V, 50–60Hz
Maximum power consumption 500W
Dimensions W x H x D (including feet, control knob and speaker terminals) 433 x 87 x 323mm
Weight (net) 9.2kg
Weight (gross) 11.1kg
Supplied accessories Mains leads
Remote control
2 x AAA batteries
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