Again, nothing to get the bling merchants hot under the collar, but nice and functionally pleasing to look at nonetheless. On the right material and with wellmatched partnering components it can punch above its weight in terms of transparency and naturalness even though it wont. Arcam hi fi products available at frank harvey hi fi excellence, coventry. Its an unassuming and nicely priced amp, but andrew baker is stoked with the sound and performance of arcams fmj a29 integrated amp.
The arcam fmj a19 is a new integrated stereo amplifier that joins the ranks of arcams highend fmj series and for a competitively priced. Arcams fmj a19 integrated amplifier doesnt grab the eye as does, say, a marantz or a peachtree audio product. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by arcam. One small annoyance is that you cannot control the volume with the app and have to use the supplied remote control within line of sight of the a39 a first world problem if ever there was one. Arcam have also targeted the affordable end of the market with products such as the rblink wireless dac and musicboost iphone dac headphone. This usb socket, hooked up to iphone or ipad with the basic audioquest cinnamon cable, delivered shockingly superior results compared to an expensive 3.
The casing also performs a practical function, too. I use arcams quite good with a few small glitches and not android compatible music life app through my iphone. The speakers we used were his keff r500 floor standers, i kept the same source arcam rdac. I havent heard pmc speakers before but i believe they are very well regarded with arcam equipment. Heres arcams andy moore, demonstrating the new fmj a19, the rblink and the rpac, all using the excellent. Founded through a passion for music and the desire to experience it as it was originally recorded, arcam helps you celebrate sound in its. Its compact, smart looking and has many great features which make an all around ideal integrated amp for someone on.
Arcam fmj cd17 cd player and fmj a28 integrated amplifier. The fmja19 received unanimous critical praise at the entrymidfi level and their more serious components are often demoed with the likes of kefs stellar reference series speakers at trade shows. Recorded on an iphone, music from youtube, played via apple tv that is connected to my arcam airdac. Speaker packages satellite speakers wireless speakers bluetooth speakers sound bars inwall speakers outdoor speakers. Arcam has been making a few changes to its full metal jacket fmj lineup, and this amplifier is the new midrange integrated model. Arcams highend fmj family of integrated stereo amplifiers has already tasted success in 2014, with a product of the year award for its excellent fmj a19. Arcam have been designing class g amplifiers for some time, the typology first seen in their av receiver lineup. Class g amplification technology migrated from the line of avreceiver arcam.
Some models try to do too many things at once, losing focus on what we listen for firstsound quality. The arcam fmj a39 is a great amplifier for the price, it has dynamics and the power to drive most loudspeakers with relative ease. For listeners of music without many quiet passages rock, country, some types of jazz a purchaser of an arcam a19 or a18 can probably use speakers with sensitivity of 84db to 86db without issues. The top end is especially crisp through the arcam blink. I would recommend that a purchaser of the a19 or a a18 if a used one is to be had take care with speaker pairing. Arcams a28 integrated amplifier provides classleading the cr90 remote control supplied with the a28 is an the a28 integrated amplifier is designed to produce a level of performance that will truly bring music and sound quality. It provides a powerful and ambitious sound, the body is not too hot. With the more current models, arcam have been addressing that, especially with their class g a39 a49 the a19 is not class g, but should have a more lively feel to the way it sounds. Arcam fmj a19 with roksan kandy tr5 playing via aircam. The power section of the a19 is design to be able to supply two of arcams classleading rseries products in addition to its main duties. The arcam a19 is a very good, real world amplifier. I have found two potential arcam amplifiers on ebay. Along with arcams matching cd17 cd player and a pair of small standmounted loudspeakers, it made a refreshingly finesounding, attractive, and affordable system.
Power meets control with the stunning arcam fmj a29 amplifier. The a19s extra 10 watts of power created a welcome amount of added headroom. Arcam a19 integrated amplifier unboxing, first look, hands on. I have my a19 driving a pair of at2s, a project expression turntable and an arcam cd38, using kimber interconnects for both sources.
Arcam bringing the best possible sound into peoples lives. And one of the brands regularly praised for delivering highperformance without high prices is arcam, and the fmj a19 integrated amplifier promises much without costing much. I also did a comparison with the bluetooth interface on my new denon dm41dab amp. Which one would you suggest for a serious upgrade to my hifi system. To purchase fmj a19 spares or accessories, please contact the company via their website or visit an authorised retailer. Not only can it be an apparatus that is musical, but it comes with a great tone also one does not consistently follow the other. When it comes to design, it shares a similar look to the rest. The design of the hda range draws upon all of arcams experience. Arcam fmj a19 integrated amplifier and irdac digitalto. And, at the 2012 consumer electronics show, in an environment dominated by audacious, costnoobject designs, arcam introduced the relatively humble fmj a19 integrated amplifier. We also had his rotel ra12 integrated amplifier which is in a similar price bracket to that of the arcam fmj a19. Sonos connect naim dac v1 rega elicitr monitor audio rx1 chord odyssey 2 speaker cables, vdh hybrid c5 rca interconnects. It replaces an arcam fmj a19 and it is a worthy upgrade for me albeit a different sound. See more ideas about home cinemas, toroidal transformer and.
Arcam asserts that this process ensures the amplifier keeps a tight grip on the loudspeakers along with delivering low levels of distortion and noise. Listening following a bit of a runin period for arguments sake, i began listening to some of my favourite music through the a39, using reference 3a floorstanding speakers, my mhdt labs. It drives 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms speaker impedance most hi street speakers or 90 watts into 4 ohms. Arcam have also targeted the affordable end of the market with products such as the rblink wireless dac and musicboost iphone dacheadphone. Not only does the arcam fmj a19 offer a swathe of features within a solid chassis. The perfect bridge between the latest music formats and your hifi or home cinema system. Tried a lots of speakers to find the perfect match. Its the kind of amp that i wouldnt hesitate to recommend to someone who wants a reliable, listenable, amplifier at a decent price.
The arcam fmj a19 is a new integrated stereo amplifier that joins the ranks of. Through the denon, the sound is great, but plugging the arcam blink into the aux input and comparing a few tracks between the denon and arcam bluetooth inputs, the arcam wins hands down. Finally, the a19 comes with a comprehensive remote control. I have listened to the kudos super 10s speakers which are now available in super 20 floor standing version and thought these sounded amazing, both would be smaller than the pmcs. Streamr bluetooth speaker from pure well, actually, its.
The concept of highend audio isnt always fixated on high performance at a high price. Arcam fmj a19 integrated amplifier and irdac digitaltoanalog converter. The arcam fmj home cinema and stereo range is all about ultimate audio performance. Arcam fmja19 with roksan kandy tr5 playing via aircam. The demo material was mainly hd down loads this is one of only 4 arcam fmj a19 available in the world. A decade ago, solo redefined the style and performance. With the additions of speakers and cables, almost anyone could own a true highend audio system. In another room i have the arcam 29 with 30 year old scandyna speakers and the arcam is a fine amp with these speakers too.
More recently the technology has found its way into three of the companies amplifiers the a29, a39 and a49, which now form the entirety of their amplifier lineup since the base model in the range, the a19, was discontinued. Arcam fmja19 with roksan kandy tr5 playing via aircam aird duration. The older arcam sound was warm, musical and nonfatiguing, put could lack a little energy and life. Chord odyssey ii after trying long demos at home a number of dacs from the cheap to the very expensive, i have finally concluded that the irdac fits the above hi fi and offers very good value for money. Amp is the arcam fmj a19 with the roksan kandy tr5 speakers. To me, the sound is way better than the nad 326bee and the four channel amplifier nad 245bee that i have in another room. Arcam style and quality with its timeless style and simple control layout, the arcam a19 is a classic design that looks good on its own or matched with other arcam fmj separates. Two pairs of independentlyswitchable speakers, interfaced to the a49 via substantial binding postbananaplug receptacles, are catered for.
The fmj in the name stands for full metal jacket, and refers to arcams steelandaluminium casework which is as sturdy and substantial as you might expect. Power arcam fmj a39 is 120 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 240 watts entire 4 ohms, which will shake the most demanding speakers. If you want to drive ls50 properly with a19 you have to push it so hard. Its been around for a while but paul rigby wondered if arcams fmj a19 would be a. Round back is a single set of plastic speaker binding posts the a19 supports only one audio zone. Revel performa m105 m106 speakers met arcam fmj a19 versterker. This allows the a19 to become a digital hub for a whole range of digital connection upgrades that includes both wireless bluetooth devices and usb sources. As i am contemplating replacing my speakers, i think this amp would pair well with. It is this power of nature lays the foundation for arcam fmj a39.
The arcam fmj av8 is another legacy piece, while offering arcams exceptional analog performance this piece is seriously dated with no hdmi switching much less decoding of the new codecs. Sometimes that high part stands for high performance at any price. Rated 4 out of 5 by moragi from clear sound i have an arcam 29 with b and w speakers and enjoy the sound immensely. Whether you are looking to purchase your first real hifi component or an affordable option for a second system, the arcam fmj a19 integrated amplifier delivers. Arcam, based in cambridge england, focus 40 years of audio expertise when crafting their products, which reproduce even the smallest nuances. The a19 is a perfect visual match for the cds27 measuring the same 423 x 275 x 85 cm wdh and comes in matching black. The a49 is easy to configure and drive, courtesy of the frontpanel controls or the supplied handset which will also operate other arcam supplies players and tuners, for instance. Uks premier hi fi and home cinema retailers for sales, service, and advice just contact us.
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