The A18 represents an ideal introduction to true
Hi-fi amplification. It’s sleek design, flexible connectivity and powerful
amplifier stages deliver a level of reproduction far beyond that of “budget”
separates systems. Using the latest in amplifier technology plus over thirty
years of audio design experience the A18 is an astounding amplifier, true to
Arcam’s tradition of affordable excellence.
Using very high quality components and carefully
designed multi-layer PCBs the A18 is designed for performance from the ground
up. Connectivity is highly flexible allowing direct connection of seven line
level sources including a dedicated 3.5mm front panel jack socket for portable
music players.
Operation of the A18 is simplicity itself. A rotary
encoder allows precise control over volume and other selections such as tone
controls and balance. This means delicate audio signals need not travel to and
from the front panel or through potentially noisy mechanical potentiometers or
switches.
The A18s large power supply uses a toroid transformer
which ensures an extremely quiet backdrop to music and superb stability during
large bass transients. The chassis features a damped “Sound Dead Steel”
construction virtually eliminating mechanical influences on the electronics.
As part of Arcam’s FMJ line of high performance
separates, the A18 is an ideal partner for the new CD17 CD player and is
available in black or silver finish.
