Arcam ST5

Arcam ST5 - Streamer with high-quality DAC, all your streaming needs and sublime sound quality

Arcam ST5 is a streamer where technology and sound quality come together at a very accessible price. With its acclaimed ESS ES9018 DAC, the ST5 brings your music experiences to life with outstanding clarity and detail. Streaming is effortless with the ST5, which supports all the popular services such as Spotify and Tidal. It supports playback of high-res files up to 24 bit/192 kHz, allowing you to dive into every single note with impressive accuracy. Arcam does not compromise on sound quality, and that is why they have chosen to make a dedicated streamer, because isolated units with individual power supplies provide better sound quality.

Highlights

• Perfect match for ARCAM A5, A15 and A25 amplifiers
• Built-in Apple Airplay2 and Chromecast
• Support for Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect (MQA compatible), Qobuz, Amazon Music, Podcasts, etc.
• Easy Wi-Fi setup and preset internet radio stations
• Roon Ready
• Supports up to 24 bit / 192 kHz hi-res audio
• Analog and digital output

Everything in streaming services and features

Arcam ST5 delivers extensive functionality that supports the majority of smartphones and tablets as well as popular streaming services. Connect the ST5 to your home network with Wi-Fi or Ethernet to enjoy instant playback using Apple Airplay 2 or Google Chromecast. The ST5 can play music directly from Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect, and for advanced users, the ST5 is Roon Ready, all with hi-res and MQA support. All digital audio is sent to the analog outputs using an ESS ES9018 high-resolution DAC with time-domain jitter elimination for perfect sound, every time.

Advanced and acclaimed DAC

At the heart of the ST5 is its ESS ES9018 DAC, which delivers exceptional sound quality. It supports LPCM, DSD, FLAC, and MQA at resolutions up to 24 bit/192 kHz, ensuring that every nuance, every instrument, and every voice is reproduced with remarkable clarity and detail.

The built-in DAC also eliminates timing jitter, which is crucial for achieving flawless sound. Jitter is small temporal variations in the timing of the audio signal, and by minimizing this, the ST5 ensures precise and accurate reproduction of the music. The result is a listening experience that comes closer to the original recording, where even the finest details stand out.

Arcam Link - A cool new feature

A smart feature in the new Radia series is Arcam Link, which makes the amplifier turn on automatically when you turn on the streamer and switch to the correct streamer input. Arcam Link also gives you the option to control the amplifier's analog volume control through the app. This way, you get wonderfully simple operation while preserving the excellent sound quality.

A luxurious design in a class of its own

The exterior appearance of the Arcam ST5 is a tribute to elegance and modern design. The surface is smooth and matte black, broken up by the characteristic Radia yellow details. The top of the unit features subtle ventilation cutouts discreetly integrated into a pattern of dynamic lines, ensuring a flawless aesthetic. The back of the unit is reminiscent of the decorative rear diffusers found on high-performance cars, and it effectively conceals the less flattering connections. To ensure optimal user interaction, the buttons have been redesigned with elegant curves, a satin-black finish, and a texture that resists fingerprints.