Arcam FMJ A19 Integrated Stereo Amplifier
At £650 the A19 is outstanding value, as Arcam have packed in a £200 headphone amp and a £200 phono-stage (that's what you would have to pay to get external components of a similar quality) mated with a seriously high-performance amp/pre-amp in a massive heavyweight FMJ chassis.
Based on the in-use lifetime of previous Arcam amps, many A19s will still be in use in 2042, what they will be playing is a mystery, probably another Beatles digital remaster...
- a brand-new high-performance design based on 35 years of experience
- the first amplifier with a modular digital input system
- class-leading sound quality
- high-end phono stage for the vinyl resurgence
- high-end headphone amp for the headphone boom
- six line-inputs, one aux input and one phono input
- regulated power supply for two rSeries Digital Modules
Arcam’s first product was an integrated amplifier called the A60. It achieved classic status during the 1970s and 80s and most are still in use today.
The new FMJ (Full Metal Jacket) A19 Integrated Amplifier, based on Arcam's noted high-end FMJ platform continues this heritage faithfully and advances it to new levels of sound quality and convenience.
The A19 delivers exceptional transparency and detail, with ultra-low distortion and is perfect for those looking for reference level sound quality at an affordable price point.
THE SHORT STORY
Arcam FMJ A19 Integrated Stereo Amplifier £650
- Class-leading sound quality
- The first amplifier with a modular digital input system
- High-end phono stage for the vinyl resurgence
- High-end headphone amp for the headphone boom
- Six line-inputs, one aux input and one phono input
- Regulated power supply for two rSeries Digital Modules
Based on Arcam's high-end FMJ platform
- Full FMJ Sound-Dead-Steel and Stealth Mat construction
- Oversize toroidal transformer gives huge headroom
- Proper high-performance phono-stage
- Serious headphone amp that is equivalent to a £200 standalone product
- New technology 'RF blocking circuits' on speaker terminals to prevent RF noise picked up on speaker cables from interfering
- Hugely expensive electronic Volume control from Burr-Brown / as used on £4k AV888
Modular Digital Input System
The best place for DAC and Amp sound quality is with the DAC shielded and away from critical circuits. Arcam's new system does this by design and provides unparalleled flexibility.
- Designed to power and integrate with Arcam's rSeries of DACs
- Ultra High-quality 6v power supply for up to 2 x rSeries DACs
- Performance of rSeries DACs improved by new power supply
- Future-proof concept allows for any future streaming system / codec etc
- Not everyone needs every function, so If you don't need it, don't pay for it
A range of Digital input modules
- USB = rPAC
- SPDIF Optical and Co-Ax = rLink
- USB, SPDIF Optical and Co-Ax, Kleer Wireless = rDAC
- Bluetooth Streaming - rBlink (due December)
- Airplay - rFuture
- Any new protocol - rFuture
CHAPTER AND VERSE
A class leading stereo amplifier
- Stunning sound quality
- Critically damped heavy-duty construction
- New audiophile grade headphones output
- IR Control with included handset
- Easily upgradable with rSeries devices
- 6 line inputs, 1 line/MM input, 1 aux input
Arcam’s first product was an integrated amplifier called the A60. It achieved classic status during the 1970s and 80s and most are still in use today.
The new A19 Integrated Amplifier continues this heritage faithfully and advances it to deliver new levels of sound quality and convenience. Arcam is confident the A19 will delight music lovers of all generations. It delivers exceptional transparency and detail with ultra-low level distortion and is perfect for those looking for reference level sound quality at it’s price point and beyond.
Featuring some of the latest thinking in high performance amplifier design, the A19 uses components and techniques normally found in Arcam’s top of the range products. The A19’s design and performance have been refined and tuned to an exquisite degree. This focus on sound quality has led to an intelligent power supply design that also enables the amplifier to offer a flexible upgrade path. The power supply of the A19 is designed to be able to supply two of Arcam’s class-leading r-Series products. This allows the A19 to become a digital hub for a whole range of digital connection upgrades that includes both wireless Bluetooth® devices and USB sources.
While the world of music is increasingly a digital one, analogue sources are not forgotten. The continued popularity of vinyl has led Arcam to equip the A19 with a new ultra-low noise moving magnet (MM) phono stage that allows the music enthusiast to enjoy their vinyl collection afresh. While the use of high performance headphones has grown dramatically of late, little effort has been made to improve the headphone sections of the amplifiers that drive them. The A19 addresses this by employing a completely new circuit that can deliver a level of sound quality that will thrill even the most demanding listener.
The A19 is built to the same very high standards as Arcam’s other FMJ series products. Arcam engineers have chosen every critical component using careful measurement and years of design experience. These audiophile grade components are designed into a circuit layout configuration that has been carefully optimised for the very best performance. The A19’s audio circuits are combined with an ultra-low noise power supply built around a muscular toroidal transformer. These state-of-the-art electronics are encased in a resonance damped chassis which exudes quality and perfectly matches the sound quality of this outstanding Arcam amplifier.
The A19 is designed in the UK and will be available in a discreet black finish.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Continuous power output (20Hz—20kHz at 0.5% THD), per channel
Both channels driven simultaneously, 8Ω, 20Hz—20kHz: 50W
Single channel, 4Ω, at 1kHz: 90W
Harmonic distortion, 80% power, 8Ω at 1kHz: 0.003%
Inputs
Phono (MM) cartridge
Input sensitivity at 1kHz: 5mV
Input impedance: 47kΩ + 100pF
Frequency response (ref. RIAA curve): 20Hz—20kHz ± 1dB
Signal/noise ratio (Awtd) 50W, ref. 5mV input: 80dB
Overload margin, 50mV at 1kHz: 20dB
Line and AV inputs
Nominal sensitivity: 1V
Input impedance: 10kΩ
Maximum input: 4.6Vrms
Frequency response: 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB
Signal/noise ratio (Awtd) 50W, ref. 1V input: 105dB
Preamplifier output
Nominal output level: 630mV
Output impedance: 230Ω
Headphones Output
Maximum output level into 600Ω: 4V
Output impedance: 1ohm
Load range: 16Ω—2kΩ
Accessory power output
Using accessory power cable supplied, provides two 2.1mm DC connectors: 6V, 1A
General
Mains voltage: 110–120V~ or 220–240V~
Power consumption (maximum): 350W
Dimensions W x D x H (including feet): 432 x 275 x 85mm
Weight (net): 8.5kg
Weight (packed): 10.2kg
Supplied accessories: Mains lead, CR108 remote control, 2 x AAA batteries, Accessory power cable
Based on the in-use lifetime of previous Arcam amps, many A19s will still be in use in 2042, what they will be playing is a mystery, probably another Beatles digital remaster...
- a brand-new high-performance design based on 35 years of experience
- the first amplifier with a modular digital input system
- class-leading sound quality
- high-end phono stage for the vinyl resurgence
- high-end headphone amp for the headphone boom
- six line-inputs, one aux input and one phono input
- regulated power supply for two rSeries Digital Modules
Arcam’s first product was an integrated amplifier called the A60. It achieved classic status during the 1970s and 80s and most are still in use today.
The new FMJ (Full Metal Jacket) A19 Integrated Amplifier, based on Arcam's noted high-end FMJ platform continues this heritage faithfully and advances it to new levels of sound quality and convenience.
The A19 delivers exceptional transparency and detail, with ultra-low distortion and is perfect for those looking for reference level sound quality at an affordable price point.
THE SHORT STORY
Arcam FMJ A19 Integrated Stereo Amplifier £650
- Class-leading sound quality
- The first amplifier with a modular digital input system
- High-end phono stage for the vinyl resurgence
- High-end headphone amp for the headphone boom
- Six line-inputs, one aux input and one phono input
- Regulated power supply for two rSeries Digital Modules
Based on Arcam's high-end FMJ platform
- Full FMJ Sound-Dead-Steel and Stealth Mat construction
- Oversize toroidal transformer gives huge headroom
- Proper high-performance phono-stage
- Serious headphone amp that is equivalent to a £200 standalone product
- New technology 'RF blocking circuits' on speaker terminals to prevent RF noise picked up on speaker cables from interfering
- Hugely expensive electronic Volume control from Burr-Brown / as used on £4k AV888
Modular Digital Input System
The best place for DAC and Amp sound quality is with the DAC shielded and away from critical circuits. Arcam's new system does this by design and provides unparalleled flexibility.
- Designed to power and integrate with Arcam's rSeries of DACs
- Ultra High-quality 6v power supply for up to 2 x rSeries DACs
- Performance of rSeries DACs improved by new power supply
- Future-proof concept allows for any future streaming system / codec etc
- Not everyone needs every function, so If you don't need it, don't pay for it
A range of Digital input modules
- USB = rPAC
- SPDIF Optical and Co-Ax = rLink
- USB, SPDIF Optical and Co-Ax, Kleer Wireless = rDAC
- Bluetooth Streaming - rBlink (due December)
- Airplay - rFuture
- Any new protocol - rFuture
CHAPTER AND VERSE
A class leading stereo amplifier
- Stunning sound quality
- Critically damped heavy-duty construction
- New audiophile grade headphones output
- IR Control with included handset
- Easily upgradable with rSeries devices
- 6 line inputs, 1 line/MM input, 1 aux input
Arcam’s first product was an integrated amplifier called the A60. It achieved classic status during the 1970s and 80s and most are still in use today.
The new A19 Integrated Amplifier continues this heritage faithfully and advances it to deliver new levels of sound quality and convenience. Arcam is confident the A19 will delight music lovers of all generations. It delivers exceptional transparency and detail with ultra-low level distortion and is perfect for those looking for reference level sound quality at it’s price point and beyond.
Featuring some of the latest thinking in high performance amplifier design, the A19 uses components and techniques normally found in Arcam’s top of the range products. The A19’s design and performance have been refined and tuned to an exquisite degree. This focus on sound quality has led to an intelligent power supply design that also enables the amplifier to offer a flexible upgrade path. The power supply of the A19 is designed to be able to supply two of Arcam’s class-leading r-Series products. This allows the A19 to become a digital hub for a whole range of digital connection upgrades that includes both wireless Bluetooth® devices and USB sources.
While the world of music is increasingly a digital one, analogue sources are not forgotten. The continued popularity of vinyl has led Arcam to equip the A19 with a new ultra-low noise moving magnet (MM) phono stage that allows the music enthusiast to enjoy their vinyl collection afresh. While the use of high performance headphones has grown dramatically of late, little effort has been made to improve the headphone sections of the amplifiers that drive them. The A19 addresses this by employing a completely new circuit that can deliver a level of sound quality that will thrill even the most demanding listener.
The A19 is built to the same very high standards as Arcam’s other FMJ series products. Arcam engineers have chosen every critical component using careful measurement and years of design experience. These audiophile grade components are designed into a circuit layout configuration that has been carefully optimised for the very best performance. The A19’s audio circuits are combined with an ultra-low noise power supply built around a muscular toroidal transformer. These state-of-the-art electronics are encased in a resonance damped chassis which exudes quality and perfectly matches the sound quality of this outstanding Arcam amplifier.
The A19 is designed in the UK and will be available in a discreet black finish.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Continuous power output (20Hz—20kHz at 0.5% THD), per channel
Both channels driven simultaneously, 8Ω, 20Hz—20kHz: 50W
Single channel, 4Ω, at 1kHz: 90W
Harmonic distortion, 80% power, 8Ω at 1kHz: 0.003%
Inputs
Phono (MM) cartridge
Input sensitivity at 1kHz: 5mV
Input impedance: 47kΩ + 100pF
Frequency response (ref. RIAA curve): 20Hz—20kHz ± 1dB
Signal/noise ratio (Awtd) 50W, ref. 5mV input: 80dB
Overload margin, 50mV at 1kHz: 20dB
Line and AV inputs
Nominal sensitivity: 1V
Input impedance: 10kΩ
Maximum input: 4.6Vrms
Frequency response: 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB
Signal/noise ratio (Awtd) 50W, ref. 1V input: 105dB
Preamplifier output
Nominal output level: 630mV
Output impedance: 230Ω
Headphones Output
Maximum output level into 600Ω: 4V
Output impedance: 1ohm
Load range: 16Ω—2kΩ
Accessory power output
Using accessory power cable supplied, provides two 2.1mm DC connectors: 6V, 1A
General
Mains voltage: 110–120V~ or 220–240V~
Power consumption (maximum): 350W
Dimensions W x D x H (including feet): 432 x 275 x 85mm
Weight (net): 8.5kg
Weight (packed): 10.2kg
Supplied accessories: Mains lead, CR108 remote control, 2 x AAA batteries, Accessory power cable
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