Arcam A15 + Wharfedale Evo 4.4 + Cables
Arcam A15 + Wharfedale Evo 4.4 + Chord C-screenX Cables
The A15 sits between the A5 and A25 in the Arcam Radia range, offering 60% more power than the A5 it is well suited to larger rooms and for pairing with larger floor standing or less sensitive speakers.
Arcam have been building top quality amplifiers for more than 45 years and it’s clear to see (and hear) that this expertise has been put to great use in the new A15. Arcam’s engineers have spent countless hours analysing and reviewing new components and materials to ensure the best possible performance – the result is an amplifier that offers best in class sound quality, versatile connectivity and sleek, premium styling.
Hi-Res Streaming
The Arcam A15 is more than just a stereo amplifier, it also features Bluetooth with Qualcomm AptX Adaptive technology – capable of providing up to 24-bit HD audio when streaming music from your phone or tablet, just add a suitable pair of speakers and you have a ready made Hi-Fi system. You can also connect to Bluetooth headphones for those more private listening sessions.
Powerhouse performance
With a rated output of 2 x 80w RMS the Arcam A15 will drive the vast majority of speakers with ease, comfortably filling larger spaces with dynamic, life-like sound. This impressive power combined with ultra-low levels of distortion enables the A15 to play at high volume levels for extended periods without sounding harsh or strained.
Vinyl Lover
Re-energise your cherished vinyl collection with the A15, the high-quality built-in phono stage has been carefully designed to extract the absolute most from your record collection and is suitable for turntables with an MM (moving magnet) cartridge.
Versatile connectivity
The A15 makes connecting your external sources simple, a premium built-in DAC (Digital to Analogue Convertor), enables effortless connection to digital audio sources. Boasting two coaxial and one optical input you can easily connect your TV, games console, music streamer etc. The audiophile ESS DAC ensures the best possible sound quality for any digital source. For connecting more traditional analogue sources like an FM tuner, there are three RCA phono inputs available.
Sleek style & premium build quality
The Arcam A15 boasts a sleek, attractive design without distracting from the sound. The all-aluminium casing and satin black finish with subtle yellow accents give a high-quality look and feel. A compact remote control is also included.
Optional matching source components
Arcam offer the CD5 CD player and ST5 streamer should you wish to expand your system further. Both a perfect match aesthetically and sonically.
Wharfedale Evo 4.4 Floorstanding Speakers
Wharfedale’s Evo 4.4 uses technology and design elements developed for the company’s flagship Elysian line. The award winning Evo 4.4 features Wharfedale’s AMT tweeter – an advanced folded ribbon design that produces silky-smooth high frequencies, a dedicated 2″ soft-dome midrange driver excels at bringing vocals and guitars to life. Twin 6.5″ woven Kevlar woofers deliver excellent bass response down to 40 Hz. The drivers are housed in an elegant curved bass-reflex cabinet that’s carefully designed with internal bracing to dampen any sound-muddying vibrations. Downward firing bass ports make positioning easier as you can locate them closer to a rear wall without the bass becoming boomy.
Paired with the Arcam A15 the Evo 4.4’s deliver a superb performance, with deep bass, detailed mid-range and crystal clear high frequencies.
Package includes a Free 3m pair of pre-terminated Chord C-screenX speaker cables (see below)