The SA35 is an Streaming Integrated Amplifier by Arcam that delivers . Minimum impedance of 4 ohms makes the SA35 compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. Thanks to its built-in DAC, you can play digital sources directly without the need for an external DAC unit.
There are 9 Arcam amplifiers in our database. Below you can see the main specs of these amps.
Arcam Integrated Amplifier Series
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Performance Specs
One of the most important factors when deciding on an integrated amplifier is its power ratings and compatibility with your speaker's impedance requirements.The Arcam SA35 is rated at 120 watts RMS into 8-ohms. Arcam provides this wattage at a THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) of 0.5% which is an important indicator of distortion at the given values (lower THD is better).
Here are the main highlights of its performance specs:
- 120 watts into 8-ohms (20-20k) at 0.5%
- 200 watts into 4-ohms
- 4-ohms Min Impedance (allows compatibility with a wide range of loudspeakers)
- 110dB Signal to Noise Ratio
When pairing the Arcam SA35 with a passive Bookshelf (Stand mount) or Passive Floor Standing (Tower) speaker, you have to check if their Max Power Range is below the max wattage of the amp for the given impedance levels.
Operating your amp outside of this max range may damage the speakers.
Inputs and Outputs
Besides the performance specs of the Arcam SA35, the next important feature set that you have to evaluate is the input and output selections that it offers.
Inputs
- 2 Optical Digital Input
- 2 Coaxial Digital Input
- USB Input:
Outputs
Bluetooth Connectivity
Arcam SA35 features built-in Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless music streaming from your Bluetooth-enabled devices such as Apple iPod/iPhone/iPad, Android smartphone/tablet, Windows PC, Mac computers/laptops.
Phono Input
DAC and Digital Music
The Arcam SA35's built-in DAC allows the connection of digital sources directly, eliminating the need for an external DAC.
Arcam SA35 External Dimensions and Weight
Arcam SA35 has external dimensions of (H x W x D) 3-15/16 x 17-1/16 x 14-5/16 inch (100.0 x 433.4 x 363.5 mm ). The unit weighs
12.00kg / 26.4lbs.
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of an integrated amplifier may become an important decision factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of the Arcam SA35 is approximately 1575.4cm2 / 244.2inch2.
- Width: 433.4mm (17-1/16")
- Height: 100.0mm (3-15/16")
- Depth: 363.5mm (14-5/16")
- Weight: 12.00 kg (26.46lbs)
- Base Surface Area: ~1575.4cm2 / 244.2inch2
- Volume: ~15.8 liter / 4.2 gallon
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided for the Arcam SA35 by the manufacturer.
| General |
| Brand |
Arcam |
| Full Model Name |
Arcam SA35 |
| Amplifier Type |
Integrated Amplifier |
| Amp Class |
Class G |
| Performance |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 8-ohms |
120 watts |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 6-ohms |
N/A |
| Watts RMS per Channel into 4-ohms |
200 watts |
| Frequency Bandwidth |
20-20k |
| THD |
0.5% |
| Minimum Impedance |
4 |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
110 dB |
| Digital Music |
| Built-in DAC |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| WiFi |
802.11ax |
| Ecosystem |
| Apple AirPlay |
Yes |
| Apple AirPlay2 |
Yes |
| DTS Play-Fi |
No |
| Chromecast built-in |
Yes |
| Roon |
Ready |
| HEOS |
No |
| BluOS |
No |
| CONNECTIONS |
| Total Analog Inputs |
|
| Phono Input |
2 |
| Optical Digital Inputs |
2 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs |
2 |
| USB Input |
Yes |
| Preamp Outputs |
Yes |
| Pre-out / Main-in Loop |
No |
| Headphone Output |
No |
| Removable Power Cord |
IEC 2-prong |
| PHYSICAL SPECS |
| Height |
100.0mm (3-15/16") |
| Width |
433.4mm (17-1/16") |
| Depth |
363.5mm (14-5/16") |
| Weight |
12.00 kg (26.46lbs) |
| OTHER |
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |