Arcam A25 Integrated Amplifier

Here we have a nice Radia A25 Integrated Amplifier from the current range of British based company Arcam. As well as providing ample power this well specified unit is also able to stream music via its Bluetooth input. It comes in very good condition noting a couple of light blemishes and is supplied in original factory packaging along with remote control unit, manual, mains cables and our regular three month warranty.
Arcam Say….
The Arcam A25 is the best sounding, and most feature rich of our Radia Integrated amplifiers. The visual luxurious highlights hint towards the more luxurious musical experience that it offers.
This is achieved with a 5th generation Class G amplifier design. 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.
The rich feature set includes a USB-C input for your laptop, be it PC, MAC or Raspberry Pie! This augments a Bluetooth solution that includes Qualcomm AptX Adaptive technology with 24-bit HD audio to ensure the best sound quality no matter what you are playing. It can also connect to Bluetooth headphones so your listening experience can continue sensitively after dark.
Like any Arcam integrated amplifier, we pay particular attention to the built in phono stage to ensure your records sound as lush and engaging as possible.
Features:
2x 100 Watts into 8 ohms
Bluetooth 5.2 with AptX Adaptive
Connect wired or wireless headphones
Hi-res audio digital inputs including USB-C
ESS ES9280A PRO DAC
Class G amplification
Solid aluminium, backlit dials
Aluminium front, top, sides and rear panels
Compact remote control
Plastic free packaging
Specifications:
Power Output: 100 W into 8 Ω, 20 Hz – 20 kHz; 165 W into 4 Ω, 1 kHz (0.5% THD)
Harmonic distortion, 80% power, 8 Ω at 1 kHz 0.002%
Analogue Inputs:
Number of Inputs: 3 (RCA pairs)
Signal/Noise Ratio: 106 dB (A-wtd, ref. 50 W, 1 V input)
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ± 0.2 dB
Phono (MM) Input:
Input Impedance: 47 kΩ + 100 pF
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ± 1dB (ref. RIAA curve)
Digital Inputs:
Supported Sample Rates: (kHz)
USB-C: 384, 352.8, 192, 176.4, 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1
Coaxial (RCA) / Optical (TOSlink): 192, 176.4, 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1
Supported DSD USB-C only: 256, 128, 64
Bit Depths: 32, 24, 16
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ± 0.2 dB
Signal/Noise Ratio: 110 dB (A-wtd, ref. 50 W, 0 dB FS)
Headphone Output:
Maximum Output Level: 2.5 V/5 V (RMS) into 32 Ω/300 Ω
Load Range: 16 Ω – 2 kΩ
Mains Voltage: 100 V or 110 – 120 V or 220 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 500 W (maximum); < 0.5 W (standby)
Dimensions: 431 (W) x 344 (D) x 83 (H) mm
Weight: 9.18 kg

For a review from US publication Stereophile please CLICK HERE