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SKU: 952837

Arcam Alpha 8R Integrated Amplifier

Regular price £185.00

Serial Number: A8IX01139

Packaging & Accessories:
Manual (Reprint), Mains Cable

Here we have a classic Alpha 8R integrated amplifier from former British company Arcam. Part of the versatile Alpha range of equipment it was an improvement to the Alpha 8 in many ways and was awarded a “Best Buy” rating by Hi-Fi Choice magazine. Most of the improvements are minor and under the skin, and included changes to the power supply. The main change was the inclusion of a remote control unit sadly missing from our example. As far as we are aware the details and specifications were unchanged and the information provided below is taken from the previous models literature. Our unit is in fair fully working condition, noting a few minor marks and blemishes, and comes appropriately packaged along with our usual warranty.

Arcam Says

Arcam's Alpha series of amplifiers is designed to be the finest sounding range of hi-fi amplifiers currently available in its price category.
The latest Alpha 7 and 8 models feature improved output circuit protection compared with their predecessors. They may also be upgraded at any time with the addition of the matching Alpha 8P or 9P power amplifiers.
The Alpha 7 amplifier is rated at 40 watts per channel into 8 ohms. The Alpha 8 and 8P are rated at 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms. In addition the Alpha 8's volume control is motorised, allowing it to be operated from a suitable remote control handset such as those supplied with all Arcam CD players. Arcam's "Handi-Remote", model CR30 is also suitable.
The volume up and down functions can be operated by the remote control handsets supplied with all Arcam CD players. It may also be possible to operate this function if your CD player remote control handset has volume up/down buttons and uses the Philips RC-5 remote control protocol.

Specifications

Output Power: 50 W into 8 Ω (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Harmonic Distortion: 0.01% (8 Ω, 1 kHz)
Tone Controls (typical variation): ± 8 dB at 50 Hz and 10 kHz
Line Inputs:
Sensitivity: 175 mV
Noise (CCIR) ref. Rated Power: - 96 dB typical
Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
Overload Margin: 30 dB
Phono Inputs:
Sensitivity: 1.9 mV
Noise (CCIR): - 74 dB typical
Input Impedance: 47 kΩ
Overload Margin: 34 dB
Power Consumption: 400 VA max
Dimensions: 430 (W) x 330 (D) x 85 (H) mm
Weight: 4.5 kg

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