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Solo rDac $499 Wireless rDac $649
Uses for the rDac are almost endless. Internet radio, set-top boxes and game stations can be connected via coaxial or optical leads to receive a dramatic increase in sound quality. PCs and Mac computers running music programs such as iTunes® or Windows Media Player can feed the rDac via its USB input where special re-clocking circuitry has been deployed almost eliminating the jitter (timing inaccuracies) and noise usually associated with music in the computer environment. To achieve this Arcam have teamed up with dCS (Data Conversion Systems), licensing their Asynchronous USB Technology. This unique system is usually reserved for ultra high-end HiFi and professional audio applications. That plus the outstanding 8741 IC from Wolfson Microelectronics makes for thrilling musicality.



ARCAM rCube
rCube $849 on sale now for $649!
Use it while you work, play, take it outside, take it anywhere. Powerful enough for a party but exceptionally clear at low volumes. The rCube uses your iPod as its musical source or you can stream to it from your Mac or PC. In fact you can stream to up to 8 rCube’s simultaneously. The rCube is rechargeable and a charge is good for 8 hours of continuous playback. It even charges your iPod. Bonus - rCube’s can also wirelessly stream to other rCube’s so music can be shared in a house.



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Solo Mini $1099 / With Muso Speakers $1699
The Solo mini provides the perfect answer for those who crave high quality reproduction but reject the traditional ‘pile of boxes’ system. The Solo Mini system features a CD player, radio tuner (FM/DAB or FM/AM) and iPod interface using the rDock or rLead. In addition a front panel USB input allows USB memory devices to be played (MP3 and WMA files supported).



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FMJ CD17 CD Player $999
The CD17 offers astonishing musical reproduction. The latest Wolfson DAC and ARCAM’s proprietary Mask of Silence technology combine to deliver musical subtleties not usually found at this price point.



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FMJ CD37 CD Player $2499
As one of the few specialist companies in the world to have developed their own CD and DVD player from the ground up, ARCAM enjoys a world wide reputation for music and movie playback. This is their best effort yet, unleashing the full capabilities of both CD and SACD. The CD37 has quickly become one of out best selling units ever!



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FMJ A18 Integrated Amplifier $1099
This 50 watt per channel is the perfect introduction to high quality sound. Quality parts and expertise derived from over 30 years of amplifier production allow the A18 to be a very satisfying long-term investment. Includes a high quality mm phono section.


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FMJ A28 Integrated Amplifier $1799
Upping the power give the A28 the bass control to deal with larger speakers or two pair at once. The increase in bandwidth and extremely short signal paths improve clarity and imaging for a more realistic sound. Includes a high quality mm phono section.


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FMJ A38 Integrated Amplifier $2499
The A38 is one of the best performing stereo amplifiers Arcam has ever produced. The A38 features a number of new technologies which practically eliminate thermal modulation of audio signals and ensure truly dynamic and enthralling reproduction. The massive torroidal power supply delivers 105 watts per channel of effortless power with a new low noise topology improving transient response. A new pre-amplifier design delivers wonderful transparency, ease of use and a virtually infinite life span.



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FMJ P38 Power Amplifier $1899
The new P38 stereo stereo power amplifier is the latest in a long family line of award winning hi-fi amplifiers and is the perfect match for the A38 in bi-amplified systems or the C31 pre-amplifier in a pre/power combination. New output devices and dramatically improved thermal coupling provide an extremely stable device temperature resulting in much improved sound quality.




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FMJ T32 Tuner $1099
The T32 can be configured for DAB, FM, AM or Sirius satellite broadcasts while delivering all the sound quality ARCAM is famous for.


ARCAMAVR400

FMJ AVR360 & AVR400 (400 shown above) High Definition AV Receivers
AVR400
$2599
AVR360 $1899
Both the AVR400 and the AVR360 are ARCAM’s latest additions to their stellar lineup of AV Receivers. The differences between the two is power output - with the 400 giving 7x90 watts and the 360 7x75 watts - and power supply - the 400 boasts a massive 1.5KW Toroidal transformer while the 360 uses a substantial 1KW transformer. Utilizing technology developed for the acclaimed AVR600 and the AV888 processor both new receivers have been developed as a more affordable way to access Arcam’s legendary sound quality. They sound precise, detailed and natural, vocals especially so. These will be the perfect AVR for a wide range of home theatres. The units are HDMI 1.4a compliant. They have a 3D compatible video path and boast both high performance video conversion and scaling. Jitter is not even a thought. And the units can be part of your home network.


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FMJ AVR500 High Definition AV Receiver $3799
The AVR500 is based on Arcam’s all new high definition AV platform that was crafted in Cambridge, UK over three years of intensive research and development. The massive feature set provided by the bigger AVR600 is not required for every home cinema installation and so the AVR500 is able to preserve the core performance of the AVR600 by deleting some of the less used connectivity. Removing the network card for Internet Radio, streaming and IP control capability has reduced construction complexity and cost. In addition the number of legacy video and audio outputs and multi-room connections have also been reduced recognizing the move in many systems to predominantly digital connectivity. The AVR500’s seven-channel amplifier is rated at 100 watts (all channels driven) but its massive power supply ensures that it can drive even highly demanding loudspeakers without strain. Being fully equipped for the high definition world the AVR500 decodes all the latest Dolby and DTS high definition audio standard with phenomenal precision. This is THE AV Receiver of the year!


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FMJ | AVR600 High Definition AV Receiver $5999
Fully equipped for the High Definition world the AVR600 decodes the very latest Dolby Digital+, Dolby True HD, DTS High Resolution Audio and DTS HD Master, all with phenomenal precision. With over 100 inputs and outputs, from simple analogue to high speed HDMI 1.3a, the AVR 600is fully equipped to deal with the most demanding Home Theatre or Custom installation. Superb sound quality makes this The State of The Art in home theatre receivers.



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FMJ AV888 High Definition Pre-Amp AV Processor $8500
The AV888 redefines both the feature set and sonic performance of high end AV processing and pre-amplification. It is the result of a massive two and a half year ground-up development program and features all new state of the art audio stages and balanced audio connectivity. Combined with its natural partner, the P777 amplifier (see below), the AV888 represents a new standard for AV amplification. Wolfson 8741 Digital to Analogue converters are deployed across all eight channels bringing ultra linear conversion of digital audio signals. Individual, multi-regulated power supplies feed all critical audio stages with studio grade Burr Brown DRV134 balanced line drivers used for balanced audio outputs to drive longer cable runs or active speaker configurations with extreme fidelity.
To help eliminate the large volume jumps often found in broadcast TV sound user selectable Dolby Volume* processing is included, a world’s first for an AV processor. In addition Dolby Volume includes programme dependant tonal correction to deliver a richer, more realistic sound experience at low listening levels.
The AV888s internal video processing delivers sublime video using broadcast quality scaling and frame rate conversion from Pixelworks. Up-conversion of all video inputs to HDMI output at all commonly used standard or high definition resolutions is possible making system integration a simple affair. Full RS232 and IR connectivity is deployed along with a dedicated interface for control and audiophile playback of iPods using the irDock or rLead.
No matter what the program material, from the most explosive block blockbuster action to the most subtle musical detail, the AV888 will deliver simply breathtaking performance.


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FMJ P777 Multi Channel Power Amplifier $6500
The P777 is a natural partner to the AV888 AV Processor in high performance home cinema installations. Using Sanken output devices with ultra-stable thermal management the P777 offers huge power and control with even the most demanding material. Subtle detail is retrieved with startling realism. Over 1.6kW of continuously available power is available to drive loudspeakers with clarity and precision and control. Substantial heat sinking and a computer controlled fan cooling system ensure it remains cool even under extreme duress with a predominantly aluminium construction ensuring chassis temperatures are kept low while electro-magnetic interference is kept away from delicate audio signals. The Two oversize toroid power transformers feed the seven power amplifier channels with separate secondary windings for each channel. The centre channel, often the most important as it carries dialogue information, is fed from both transformers for maximum performance. The Arcam development team have left nothing to chance while designing the P777. Literally hundreds of hours critical listening and fine tuning ensure it is equally at home with movies or music and will delight all who experience it. 7 x 150 watts per channel at 8 ohms.


ARCAM BDP100

FMJ BDP100 Blu-ray Player
$1599
ARCAM’s long anticipated Blu-ray player with in-house developed circuitry is now a reality. The BPD100 uses a very simple, almost direct video path from the disc right through to its high precision outputs. This very direct path allows the video signal to be presented without unnecessary disruption giving a presentation that will truly captivate the viewer. Using broadcast quality digital video clocks during the process means the resulting picture quality is simply stunning. To ensure the BDP100’s music performance meets the same “reference” standards the class-leading Wolfson Audio 8741 digital to analogue converter (DAC) is used. This device, coupled with a linear phase Bessel output filter and high precision re-clocking system results in an audio performance comparable to a dedicated audiophile CD player. Even the BDP100’s power supply has been specially designed for outright performance. As with all its FMJ units, Arcam has gone to incredible lengths to maximise the performance of this new player. As an example the BDP100 benefits from a critically damped cover to virtually eliminate damaging microphonic vibration from reaching the sensitive electronics inside. In addition, while other Blu-ray devices can suffer from slow disc load times, the BDP100 has been optimised to make the journey from disc insertion to playback as fast as possible.