A Classic All-Rounder Focused on Music

Building on the success of its award-winning predecessor, the Arcam A5+ Integrated Amplifier refines the formula with meaningful upgrades that enhance everyday listening. The “plus” designation reflects the integration of the latest Bluetooth technology, including Snapdragon Sound for lossless wireless playback and Auracast support for modern multi-device connectivity. Despite these digital advances, the A5+ remains firmly music-first in its design philosophy. The result is a versatile amplifier that balances modern convenience with Arcam’s long-standing commitment to sound quality.

Smooth And Perfectly Balanced Sound

At the heart of the A5+ is a carefully optimised Class AB amplifier design, continuing the sonic character that has defined Arcam for decades. High-grade internal components are selected to deliver clean, controlled output without sacrificing musical warmth. The presentation is smooth, detailed and evenly balanced across the frequency range. This makes the A5+ equally comfortable with analogue and digital sources. Long listening sessions remain fatigue-free and engaging.

Confident Power Delivery

With an output of 50 watts per channel, the Arcam A5+ offers sufficient power to drive the majority of loudspeakers in typical living spaces. Its low-distortion design ensures that the amplifier remains composed even at higher listening levels. Dynamics are delivered with control rather than aggression. The sound stays open and stable instead of becoming compressed or harsh. This makes the A5+ well suited to a wide range of speaker pairings.

High-Resolution Digital Performance

Digital sources benefit from the inclusion of a high-quality ESS ES9018 DAC, which converts digital signals with excellent precision and minimal distortion. Whether connected to a television, CD player, streaming device or games console, the DAC extracts fine detail and preserves clarity. Transients are handled accurately, while tonal balance remains natural. This ensures that digital playback integrates seamlessly with analogue sources. The result is consistent sound quality across all inputs.

Advanced Bluetooth With Snapdragon Sound

The A5+ extends Bluetooth performance beyond basic wireless playback by supporting Bluetooth 5.4 with Snapdragon Sound and Auracast compatibility. This allows for lossless audio streaming from compatible smartphones, tablets and computers. Auracast also enables direct wireless connection to supported headphones and speakers. Wireless listening no longer means compromised sound quality. The implementation prioritises stability, range and audio integrity.

A Proper Partner For Vinyl

Rather than treating vinyl support as an afterthought, Arcam equips the A5+ with a high-quality built-in phono stage designed for MM cartridges. This dedicated circuit delivers a clean and detailed signal path for turntables. Subtle textures and low-level information are preserved rather than masked. Vinyl playback sounds open, dynamic and expressive. This makes the A5+ an excellent foundation for an analogue-focused system.

Clean Design With Premium Finish

As part of the Arcam Radia series, the A5+ features a minimalist design that reflects its functional focus. Two aluminium dials handle volume and input selection, complemented by discreet illumination. The all-metal chassis adds both visual refinement and physical rigidity. The compact remote control enhances usability without clutter. Overall, the design supports the listening experience rather than competing with it.