The Arcam Radia ST5 network player is a solution for streaming high-resolution music, perfectly paired with the Radia A5, A15, or A25 amplifiers. The ST5 has versatile connectivity options for most smartphones and tablets. You can also access popular streaming services through Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet. Additionally, the Arcam ST5 features Apple Airplay 2, Google Chromecast, Tidal Connect, and Spotify Connect. The ST5 is also ready to work with Roon, supports MQA, and can play music from Qobuz and Amazon Music. This high-resolution upgrade is specifically designed for our radio-integrated amplifiers. The slim form factor includes a control channel for these amplifiers, allowing two components of your device to work seamlessly together. Acoustically, this combination provides the best sound quality thanks to the advantages of isolated components with individual power sources.
The Arcam Radia ST5 offers a full range of features, supporting most smartphones, tablets, and popular streaming services. Connect the Arcam Radia ST5 to your home network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet to enjoy instant playback with Apple Airplay 2 or Google Chromecast.
A quality streamer like the Arcam Radia ST5 connects to local and remote digital audio files and is designed to play them with the highest possible sound quality. Local files can be stored on a USB device or NAS drive, accessible from your home network via Wi-Fi, wired Ethernet, or Bluetooth from a smartphone, tablet, or other Bluetooth-enabled device. The Arcam Radia ST5 will play music directly from Spotify Connect and Tidal Connect, catering to experienced users with Hi-Res and MQA support. All digital sound is outputted to analog outputs using the high-resolution ESS ES9018 DAC with anti-jitter technology for perfect sound at all times.
Streaming services provide music from remote servers, with popular providers being Tidal and Spotify. You pay a subscription for most services, with the option to upgrade for higher resolution music. The Arcam ST5 also allows music playback through Amazon Music and Qobuz. Access a wide range of other online music sources, including free online radio stations and more. There are also free sources of music online, such as online radio stations.
No matter what you listen to, the built-in DAC in the Arcam ST5 converts the signal to analog, delivered to the amplifier via a pair of RCA jacks. It can also be connected digitally through coaxial or optical cables. There are many different transmission speeds and resolutions for audio files. The Arcam Radia ST5 uses a high-quality ESS ES9018 Hi-Res chipset, capable of processing Hi-Res audio files at 24-bit/192kHz resolution, as well as supporting MQA. Most importantly, the Arcam Radia ST5 has been meticulously designed to access and play all these streaming services with the highest sound quality possible, and when combined with a good system, it is proof that streaming music, whether local or remote, can sound exceptionally good.
Package includes:
- Network player
- Remote control
- Power cable
- Manual.
