Cambridge maker’s new HDA line hits the shelves, delivering a pair of integrated amplifiers and a CD/SACD-armed network streaming player
The Arcam HDA range is now on sale in the UK. Consisting of the SA10 and SA20 integrated amplifiers, and the CDS50 CD/SACD Network Player, the three models promise to produce Arcam’s best performing range of audio products yet. And the UK hi-fi press is already in agreement.
“More than anything else, the SA20 makes a very wide spread of material fun to listen to.”
AVForums.co (August 2018)
“The delightful midrange is aided in its endeavours by sweet and open treble performance.”
Hi-Fi Choice (August 2018)
“At this price, you’ll struggle to equal the SA10’s connectivity and features.”
What Hi-Fi? (September 2018)
“The Arcam CDS50 succeeds in its aim to be a one-stop digital music source.”
Hi-Fi Choice (September 2018)
“With a good MM cartridge, the SA10 sounds superb and really shows the format at its best.”
Hi-Fi Choice (October 2018)
Offering the latest designs from one of the UK’s most respected audio companies, the HDA series is ready to deliver many years of listening enjoyment: the SA10 is Arcam’s best performing class A/B amplifier; the SA20 expertly delivers the full potential of Class G power; and both amplifiers come with a high-class, built-in phono input. The CDS50 houses a superb 32-bit DAC, streams music though the Arcam MusicLife iOS app, and it’ll even play your CD collection, including SACD, CD-A, CD-R and CD-RW formats. All HDA models also include a learning, programmable remote control.
| Arcam SA10 Integrated Amplifier |
Arcam SA20 Integrated Amplifier |
Arcam CDS50 CD/SACD Network Player |
| £699.00 RRP |
£999.00 RRP |
£699.00 RRP |
| Extremely efficient class A/B amplification |
Class G amplification for impeccable sound and efficiency |
Plays disc formats, including SACD, CD-A, CD-R and CD-RW |
| 50W of power per channel |
80W of power per channel |
Supports audio file formats including FLAC,
WAV, AIFF, OGG, MP3, AAC and WMA |
| 5 analogue inputs including phono |
5 analogue inputs including phono |
USB input |
| 3 digital inputs |
3 digital inputs |
Superb 32-bit DAC built in |
| 32-bit DAC, Sabre ESS9016K2M |
32-bit DAC, Sabre ESS9038K2M |
Streaming through the music life app |
| Total harmonic distortion + noise = 0.003% |
Total harmonic distortion + noise = 0.003% |
Total harmonic distortion + noise = 0.002% |
In UK stores now, the Arcam HDA range offers music fans a superb selection of equipment with which to get the best from music collections. Already amassing glowing reviews and awards from the world’s most respected audio review titles, all three of the HDA models are available now for reviews and photo shoots.