Following on from the highly successful A85 launched in September
2000, the A90 continues the long line of successful Arcam amplifier
designs and represents a combination of technical excellence,
flexibility, ease of use and superb sound quality that already
looks like establishing classic status in the future.
Arcam has taken the core amplifier design of the A85, including
its menu-driven extended feature set, and increased the power
output to 90 watts per channel using a higher capacity power supply.
This opens up the sound of the amplifier significantly, increases
precision in sound-staging and adds drive, depth, and control
to the bass, leaving it ready to reproduce the latest high definition
audio sources, such as DVD-Audio and SACD, to the highest standards.
The large toroidal transformer and heavy-duty power supply ensure
the amplifier has more than enough drive for a wide range of speakers.
Although the A90's roots are in purist audio design, we have
used sophisticated microprocessor-based control systems to provide
a host of thoughtful features which enhance flexibility and ease
of use. For example, the front panel provides access to a menu
driven system which can preset the sensitivity and even tone controls
settings for each input. Switching between CD and radio sources,
for instance, doesn't result in the level differences you can
get in less advanced designs.
The dot matrix fluorescent display can show the volume level
in graphic or numerical form and, for those who use the equipment
far away from the listening position, we have included double
height volume display characters. The amplifier offers full remote
switching for two pairs of speakers and a high quality feed for
use with headphones.
Many music lovers still cherish their vinyl record collections;
indeed this is still the preferred form for much of today's dance
music. Although the A90's design looks to future formats with
confidence, we have also designed our best ever phono module to
match the amplifier. This can be added to the A90 by your dealer
as an optional extra. The amplifier platform is also designed
to accommodate an additional 7.1 multi-channel module that can
extend its capability to multi-channel audio applications such
as DVD-Audio when used with a suitable matching Arcam power amplifier.
A phono stage for the A90 comes as an optional extra - this is
of very high quality and may be switched to work with either MM
or low output MC pickup cartridges.
Arcam started making hi-fi amplifiers in the mid seventies.
We believe the amplifier is the heart of every system and have
spent the last 27 years developing an expertise which is recognised
as world class. We have become the UK's largest manufacturer of
amplifiers and have been number one in amplification for the last
four years in our home market
Arcam amplification is used and recommended by many of the top
speaker companies around the world. We pride ourselves in producing
amplifiers that combine stunning sound quality with reliability
and ease of use. The DiVA amplifier series products incorporate
much of the latest thinking from our talented team of electronic
engineers and are set to continue the Arcam tradition for performance
and value in the 21st century.
The Arcam Multi-Channel Volume Control
Many audiophiles are looking for a system where they can enjoy
the best quality music reproduction from two and multi-channel
music sources, but still want access to DVD movie surround sound.
We believe we have engineered a system solution that fits the
bill. The expansion slot in the A90 (also available in the FMJ
C30 Pre Amplifier and FMJ A32 Integrated Amplifier), when used
with five channels of high quality amplification, provides a system
with stunning multi-channel sound without the extra complexity
and cost involved in video switching and digital audio decoding
which many people do not require. The module comes with two sets
of inputs for maximum flexibility.
