ARCAM irDAC II Wireless Bluetooth DAC

The new irDAC-II continues the story adding Bluetooth connectivity, headphone output and DSD128 support. The irDAC-II comes packed with cutting edge technology and features that will benefit the most demanding user. We have gained a lot of knowledge developing class leading DACs. Areas like isolation of the digital and analogue stages, ultralow noise power supplies and a direct coupled signal path make a big difference. We use the outstanding ESS Sabre DAC to obtain performance that we believe will be unmatched in this price category. Jitter reduction is an obsession within our engineering team. They have applied their experience in the irDAC-II to produce a signal that is almost jitter free. The headphone output stage has been taken from the flagship A49 amplifier and is capable of driving the most demanding of headphones. Both fixed and variable line outputs are also available, allowing for ultimate system building flexibility.

The irDAC-II is designed to be the heart of a digital system and can be connected to a host of different types of digital sources and connections. This includes asynchronous USB and Bluetooth. All of the inputs can be controlled through an IR remote that will also give you transport control of a PC or Mac USB source via the HID (Human Interface Device) control.

• Mini component wireless DAC
• High performance headphone amplifier
• AptX Bluetooth wireless streaming
• ESS ES9016 Sabre DAC chipset
• High precision digital reclocking
• Up to 24/384 via USB
• Up to 24/192 via coax
• Up to 24/96 via optical
• DSD128 via USB
• Isolated digital and analog direct coupled circuits
• Individually regulated power supplies
• 2x digital coax inputs Fixed and variable
• Headphone output (30 to 600Ω)
• 4 layer PCB
• Aluminum case with non‐slip rubber base
• 12V external power supply included
• Mini remote control included
• Weight: 2.4 lbs (1.1kg)
• Packaged weight: 5 lb (2.1 kg)
• Packaged dimensions (W x D x H): 10.1\'\' x 12.1\'\' x 2.3\'\' (260 x 310 x
60mm)
• EAN: 506013360254‐5

Supported sample rates:

• USB: 32kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 384kHz
• Optical: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz
• Coaxial: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
• Bluetooth: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX:LL
• Bit Depth : 16:bit, 24:bit
• Headphone : 30Ω : 600Ω, 3.5mm plug
• Power requirements: 18W max
• Dimensions: W194 x H44 x D124mm
• Weight: 1.1kg

Amplifier power (watts): 20 watts (RMS)  
Controls: Volume & power  
W x H x D (mm): 387 x 155 x 130  
Weight (kg): 2.25  
Frequency response (Hz): 70 - 18,000  
Connections: Additional stereo input via 3.5mm minijack for use with non-Bluetooth enabled devices  
Finish: Black

Model    A7
Description    Wireless Music System
Technical features    Apple® AirPlay® technology
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
High Quality Class-D amplifier
Switch mode power supply
USB streaming from PC / Mac®
Flowport™
Remote control
Drive units    2x 25mm (1.0in) Nautilus™ tube aluminium tweeter
2x 75mm (3.0in) Midrange
1x 150mm (6.0in) Subwoofer
Frequency response    40Hz - 36kHz ±3dB on reference axis
Frequency range    -6dB at 36Hz and 42kHz
Amplifier power output    2x 25W (tweeter)
2x 25W (midrange)
1x 50W (subwoofer)
Input voltage    100V - 240V ~ 50/60Hz
Rated power consumption    100 W
Standby power consumption    

Model    A5
Description    Wireless Music System
Technical features    Apple® AirPlay® technology
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
High Quality Class-D amplifier
Switch mode power supply
Flowport™
Remote control
Drive units    2x 25mm (1.0in) Nautilus™ tube aluminium tweeter
2x 100mm (4.0in) Mid and low range
Frequency response    47Hz - 22kHz ±3dB on reference axis
Frequency range    -6dB at 40Hz and 24kHz
Amplifier power output    2x 20W (tweeter)
2x 20W (midrange)
Input voltage    100V - 240V ~ 50/60Hz
Rated power consumption    48W
Standby power consumption   

Turn your mobile, smartphone, tablet or computer into a wireless hi-fi component. By connecting our new BT100 to any supported Cambridge Audio product, you can now stream music wirelessly from your iPhone, smartphone, iPad, tablet, laptop or any device that supports Bluetooth to your hi-fi or entertainment system.

aptX audio enhancement on board

If your smartphone or tablet supports the aptX audio enhancement CODEC the BT100 can support it as well. AptX, which is featured on a growing number of mobile devices as well as MacBooks and Apple desktop computers, allows audio to be broadcast wirelessly in significantly higher quality than over standard Bluetooth. You'll instantly notice more extensive dynamic range, deeper bass and crystal-clear top end.
 

aptX explained

Standard Bluetooth codec (SBC) has variable performance and its weaknesses are very apparent to music lovers including a reduction in high end clarity, muddiness or dullness on stringed content. Conversely, the aptX codec has a fixed performance standard to guarantee a consistently excellent quality when music data is transferred wirelessly over Bluetooth. With almost CD-quality reproduction on offer, you'll instantly experience significantly greater dynamics and infinitely more detail from your favourite music.