Recent content by Rabjack

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    Arcam A-15

    Your perspective on the A25 agrees with what I have read about the A15 although the class G amp in the A25 undoubtedly gives it a different character. My other option of a CA CxA81 MKii would be a little more dynamic and offer more punch I think but is pricier and has no phono input. For my...
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    Arcam A-15

    I don't listen at max power, my question was a desire to clarify the two specifications. The 80W spec is a THD value for the 20-20KHz bandwidth of the device (0.5%), while the THD at 1KHz is specified at 80% power and is 0.002%. I have come to realize that as Fandango Andy said that these...
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    Arcam A-15

    Thank you for your input. I understand the specs do not always correlate with the performance but I found the disparity between the two THD values curious. Based on reviews that I have seen , the A15 seems like a good choice, I was also considering the Cambridge CXA81 but wanted the...
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    Arcam A-15

    I am strongly considering the Arcam A-15 but am unable to demo the unit as I live in the US and have no dealers near me. I am bothered by the THD specification where the full power spec is 0.5%. The 1 KHz 80% power THD is spec’d at 0.002%. I emailed Arcam about this but they were not helpful...