Arcam A15+
The Arcam A15+ brings pristine Class AB musicality and confident 80W dynamics to a compact, versatile hi-fi hub. THE AUDIO TAILOR highlights its clean power and seamless wireless integration, while the MM phono stage, digital inputs and aptX Lossless Bluetooth make switching between vinyl and modern sources effortless.
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Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
85/100
Build Quality
80/100
Features Connectivity
90/100
Value for Money
85/100
Pros
Clean, musical Class AB presentation with strong dynamic drive.
Comprehensive wireless connectivity is praised, complementing its robust 2×80W output.
The A15 platform is recognised for combining a comprehensive feature set with class-leading sound quality.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 85/100
The available review characterises the A15+ as pristine and musical, with robust power delivery from its Class A/B output stage. It offers encouraging evidence of clarity, engagement and drive, although the review provides little detail about spatial presentation.
Transparency Resolution
86/100
The Audio Tailor describes the presentation as “pristine,” suggesting a clean, clear and low-noise character. There is no detailed discussion of low-level retrieval, treble texture or performance with especially revealing recordings.
Tonal Balance Musicality
88/100
The review explicitly praises the A15+ for “pristine Class AB musicality,” pointing to an engaging and refined overall voicing. It does not identify a strong warm, bright or deliberately coloured tonal bias.
Dynamics
88/100
The reviewer highlights “robust 2×80 W dynamics,” directly praising the amplifier's sense of power and control. This should suit a broad range of conventional loudspeakers, though the review does not explore its limits with difficult loads or very large rooms.
Soundstage Imaging
78/100
The available review does not specifically address soundstage width, depth, image focus or layering. Listeners seeking a detailed account of its spatial performance will need more listening evidence.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
80/100
The supplied review does not offer direct observations on chassis construction, internal components, controls or long-term reliability. The specifications indicate a substantial 10kg integrated amplifier, but reviewers say little about build execution in use.
Features Connectivity
90/100
The A15+ combines three analogue RCA inputs, an MM phono stage, digital decoding, a headphone output and remote control in a compact integrated design. Its Bluetooth implementation is particularly comprehensive, supporting aptX HD, aptX Lossless, LE Audio and Auracast, although it does not include network streaming or balanced analogue connections.
Value for Money
85/100
At approximately $1,199–$1,499.95, the A15+ sits in a competitive mid-priced integrated-amplifier market while including phono, digital, headphone and advanced Bluetooth facilities. The available review is enthusiastic about its musicality, dynamics and wireless integration, but does not directly compare its value with competing amplifiers at this price.
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Specifications
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- • Continuous power output (0.5% THD), per channel
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- • 2 channels driven, 20Hz - 20k Hz, 8Ω 80W
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- • 2 channels driven, 1k Hz, 4Ω 120W
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- • Harmonic distortion, 80% power, 8Ω at 1k Hz 0.002%
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- • Analogue Inputs
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- • Number of inputs 3 (RCA pairs)
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- • Signal/noise ratio (A-wtd, ref. 50W, 1V input) 106dB
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- • Frequency response 20Hz—20k Hz ± 0.2dB
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- • Phono (MM) Input
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- • Input impedance 47kΩ + 100pF
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- • Frequency response (ref. RIAA curve) 20Hz—20k Hz ± 1dB
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- • Digital Inputs
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- • Supported Sample Rates (k Hz)
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- • 192, 176.4, 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1
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- • Bit depths (bit) 24, 16
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- • Frequency response (filter 1) 20Hz—20k Hz ± 0.2dB
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- • Signal/noise ratio (A-wtd, ref. 50W, 0dBFS) 109dB
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- • Headphone Output
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- • Maximum output level (RMS) into 32Ω/300Ω 2.5V/5Vrms
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- • Load range 16Ω - 2kΩ
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- • Wireless Specifications
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- • Bluetooth Version - 5.4; A2 DP Sink/ Source, AVRCP, BLE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD and aptX Lossless, LE Audio, Auracast
- Bluetooth Transmitter Frequency and Power - 2,400 MHz to 2,483.5 MHz
- • <20d Bm
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- • General
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- • Mains voltage 100V or 110–120V or 220–240V, 50–60Hz
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- • Power consumption (maximum) 500W
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- • Power consumption (standby) <0.5W
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- • Dimensions W x D (including speaker terminals) x H (including feet) 431 x 344 x 98mm
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- • Weight (net) 10kg
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- • Weight (packed) 13kg
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- • Supplied accessories
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- • Mains lead(s)
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- • Remote control with 2 x AAA batteries
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- • Quick Start Guide
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- • Important Safety Instructions
Manufacturer's Description — Arcam
The "A" in ARCAM stands for amplification, where our expertise lies. The A15+ is the latest in nearly 50 years of amplifier design and manufacture, dating back to our first product in 1976 —the A&R Cambridge A60 amplifier. Since the launch of the award-winning ARCAM Radia A15, we haven't rested. Our engineering team pushed further to create the powerful ARCAM A15+, an even better sounding and more versatile integrated amplifier.
The A15+ features an enhanced power supply design and cutting-edge wireless capabilities straight out of the box. Snapdragon Sound delivers uncompressed digital audio via Bluetooth, while Auracast enables multiple compatible headphones or speakers to share music wirelessly, with no pairing required.
With a wide array of analogue inputs, including a meticulously tuned phono stage, and digital inputs including HDMI eARC, the A15+ provides an impact for everything from vinyl to TV.
- ARCAM Class AB amplification - provides brilliant musicality
- 2x 80W Power Output - powers loudspeakers with dynamics.
- Wireless audio with Snapdragon Sound and Auracast built-in - for the best sound with the most convenience
- Wired or Wireless Headphones - connect your headphones for quiet listening with, or without wires
- HDMI eARC/ARC input
- Fine-tuned phono stage - ensures your records sound as detailed and engaging as possible
- Plastic Free Packaging - for easy disposal of natural materials
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