Arcam's flagship FMJ

摘要

Another surprise launch at CES 2014 was this new flagship integrated amplifier from Arcam. The FMJ A49 is not only the largest and most powerful amplifier to wear the Arcam badge but it's also the first to be built in the USA (Rochester, New York). Rated at 200W/8ohm and priced £3250, the A49 is also the costliest integrated from the brand. At the time of writing, specifications are limited but the amplifier appears to be a fully balanced design combining a 50W Class A stage with a Class C amplifier maintaining the headroom up to 400W/4ohm. The A49 is equipped with a MM/MC phono input and boasts 'the lowest distortion ever from an Arcam amplifier'.