ARCAM SA10
Key Features
- Extremely efficient class A/B amplification
- 50W of power per channel
- 5 analogue inputs including phono
- 3 digital inputs
- 32-bit DAC,Sabre ESS9016K2M
- Full I/P control
- Total harmonic distortion + noise = 0.003%
Overview
In any amplifier, the signal path is at the mercy of anything that creates noise within the unit. Thus, we spare no expense in using only the most high-quality components, even if it means the cost of our power supplies overtaking that of everything else.
The result, of course, is worth every penny.
A singer’s sharp intake of breath before hitting the chorus, a guitarist’s fingers sliding against the strings – it’s those seemingly minor details that can bring music to life. Fish out one of your all-time favourite albums and play it through a Bluetooth speaker, and guess what? Its sounds like a Bluetooth speaker. Play it through the SA10, and it’s as close to hearing the artist’s performance as you’re likely to get. There’s always joy in digging out an old recording you haven’t heard in years. With the HDA range, it’ll feel like hearing it forthe first time.
Specifications
Continuous power output (0.5% THD), per channel | |
Both channels, 8Ω, 20Hz—20kHz | 50W |
Both channels, 4Ω, at 1kHz | 85W |
Harmonic distortion, 80% power, 8Ω at 1kHz | 0.003% |
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 | ESS9016K2M |
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 | 1Ω |
Load range | 16Ω – 2kΩ |
General | |
Mains voltage | 110–120V or 220–240V, 50–60Hz |
Maximum power consumption | 350W |
Dimensions W x H x D (including feet, control knob & speaker terminals) | 433x87x310mm |
Weight (net) | 8.4kg |
Weight (gross) | 10.7kg |
Supplied accessories | Mains leads |
Remote control | |
2 x AAA batteries |