Arcam DiVA | A90 | Amplifier

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 should deliver 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 which can extend its capability to multi-channel audio applications such as DVD-Audio when used with a suitable matching Arcam power amplifier. The module comes with two sets of inputs for maximum flexibility and can provide stunning multi-channel sound with the minimum of fuss.