Arcam ST5

Arcam ST5 - Streamer with high-quality DAC, everything in streaming and sublime sound quality

The Arcam ST5 is a streamer for technology and sound quality united at a very affordable price. With its acclaimed ESS ES9018 DAC, the ST5 brings your music experiences to life with exceptional clarity and detail. Streaming becomes a breeze 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/192kHz, allowing you to dive into every note with impressive accuracy. Arcam does not compromise on sound quality, which is why they have chosen to make a dedicated streamer, because isolated units with individual power supplies provide a 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
• Analogue and digital output

Everything in streaming services and features

Arcam ST5 provides comprehensive functionality that supports the majority of smartphones and tablets as well as popular streaming services. Connect 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 the advanced users, the ST5 is Roon Ready, all with Hi-res and MQA support. All digital audio is output to the analog outputs using an ESS ES9018 high-resolution DAC with time-domain jitter elimination for perfect sound, every time.

Advanced and recognized DAC

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

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

Arcam Link - A cool new feature

A smart feature in the new Radia series is Arcam Link, which means that the amplifier switches on automatically when you switch on the streamer and switch to the correct streamer input. Arcam Link also allows you to control the analog volume control on the amplifier through the App. In this way, you get a nice simple operation and you maintain the good sound quality.

A luxurious design in a special class

The external 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 device displays subtle ventilation cutouts that are discreetly integrated into a pattern of dynamic lines, ensuring a flawless aesthetic. The rear of the unit is reminiscent of the ornate rear diffusers found on high-performance cars, effectively hiding the less flattering connections. To ensure optimal user interaction, the buttons have been redesigned with elegant curves, a satin black finish and anti-fingerprint texture.