Overview
The A38 and P38 design project had a simple goal; to develop the best stereo amplifiers Arcam had ever produced. The team looked deep into the basic structure of amplifier design and the result is an amplifier offering a remarkable improvement in fidelity.
The P38 features technologies which practically eliminate thermal modulation and ensure a level of performance that will captivate serious music lovers. New Sanken output devices and improved thermal coupling provide an extremely stable device temperature resulting in startling levels of realism.
The P38's massive toroid based power supply delivers effortless control of loudspeakers with a new low noise XQ core. When used in a pre/power combination with the C31 pre-amplifier the P38, produces a level of sound quality that will enthral all who listen from the keenest music lover to the most demanding audiophile.
Specification
Power amplifier features
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105wpc continuous power output (8ohms, both channels driven)
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200wpc continuous power output (4ohms, 1kHz, one channel driven)
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Fully discrete transistor power amp stages with temperature compensation
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Current feedback design ensuring wide bandwidth for high resolution audio
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Two pairs of individually selectable gold plated speaker outputs
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All DC coupled signal path for enhanced bass control
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All new thermal management for exceptional sonic stability
Power supply features
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Massive toroid mains transformer
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User switchable between 115v and 230v mains supplies
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Dual rectified power amp supplies for reduced ground noise
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Separate smoothing per channel to reduce crosstalk
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Independently rectified and regulated pre-amp power supplies
General Features
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All gold plated input / output connectors
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Size – 430mm (17") wide, 370mm (14") deep, 110mm (4.2") high
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Weight 9.5kg (20.9lbs) nett, 12.5kg (27.5lbs) packed
About the brand
Arcam designs and manufactures award winning hi-fi and home cinema equipment from its base just outside Cambridge.
In the fast-moving world of digital video, Arcam has again risen to the challenge of incorporating the latest technology - they were the first European specialist manufacturer to take on board the engineering challenge of delivering the best of both worlds - and they now have some of the most exciting products on the market, with their premium award-winning home cinema combination regarded by experts around the world as some of the finest AV products ever designed.
Since 1976, the Arcam team have been dedicated to providing high performance solutions for people who demand the best from movies and music. Where appropriate, their products utilise the latest ground-breaking technology, whilst maintaining a sophisticated simplicity of design. Arcam pride themselves on producing equipment which lasts; indeed, they are still able to repair most products we made over twenty years ago.
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