BRINGING MUSIC AND MOVIES TO LIFE

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1 BRINGING MUSIC AND MOVIES TO LIFE

2 Arcam exists to bring the highest fidelity reproduction of music and movies into people s homes. We are committed to engineering products that deliver a level of audio performance that is so convincing and lifelike that it connects you straight to the emotional power of the music. Established in Cambridge more than 30 years ago, we are proud of our excellent track record for innovation and for engineering world-class products from the ground up, as well as our reputation for long-term product support and service. We have also spent more than 10 years developing a range of home cinema systems that perform brilliantly on movies and music and deliver a quality of picture that is second to none. An enthusiasm for music reproduction lies at the heart of everything we do. Over the years we have built an outstanding team of gifted and passionate engineers who have poured their heart and soul into producing products that deliver a quality of reproduction that has won countless awards around the world. All Arcam products from across the three ranges featured in this guide deliver results that will easily outperform competitive products that are often considerably more expensive. If you love music and / or movies, then you need to experience the magic that an Arcam-based system can produce. Any of our authorised dealers around the world will be delighted to arrange a demonstration of the system that is right for you.

3 When artists take the time to capture their music with passion, they want it to be heard as it was intended without distortion, or alteration, without anything added or taken away a rcam fmj faithful musical joy Arcam s reputation for faithful musical reproduction those seeking the very best in home cinema. The AV9 achieves its ultimate expression in the premium FMJ has become a landmark product and, along with the series, whether as a stand-alone music system or a fullblown home cinema setup. companion to Arcam s award-winning FMJ DV139 FMJ P multi-channel power amplifier, is a perfect DVD player. Arcam s groundbreaking flagship product, the AV9 is the premium illustration of the passion and dedication Arcam high fidelity home cinema will enthral and that goes into Arcam s products. captivate you. Its utterly convincing ability to reproduce a three-dimensional sound stage will really A multi-award winner, the AV9 is an exceptional draw you into the heart of the drama. product that offers ultra-high standards of audio and video performance. This fact, plus its hugely flexible FMJ products are available in either silver or black. operational features make it the perfect choice for amplifiers av9 preamp processor We set the challenge, we consulted the world s experts, and only after that did we confirm the specification for the AV9. Its award for 'Processor of the Year 00' from Home Cinema Choice confirms that it will be a wise long-term choice in a fast-changing industry. p1 monobloc power amplifier The P1 concept is simple yet stunning: take the latest in feedback amplifier technology, combine it with a huge power supply, add a team of engineers who worry over every detail and spend months listening and fine tuning. dvd player, cd player & tuner c31 modular pre-amplifier The C31 preamplifier is a superbly transparent music pre-amplifier and provides a level of performance and flexibility that will delight even the most demanding music enthusiast. a3 amplifier The A3 is the best ever integrated amplifier from Arcam. It is designed to deliver exceptional sonic performance without sacrificing flexibility or ease of use. p multichannel power amplifier The P Multichannel power amplifer delivers breathtaking power and control with the most demanding speakers. It is built to excel with both music and home cinema sources. It will enthrall even the most experienced and discerning listener. p35 power amplifier The P35 is the perfect partner to the A3 in a high quality bi-amplified set-up, or with the C31 as a pre-amp/power amp combination. dv139 dvd player The new DV139 is Arcam's latest and best ever universal disk player. In addition to an amazing upscaled 'Near-HD' picture from standard DVD, the new player delivers such an increase in CD and SACD sound quality that the DV139 is equivalent to a high-end CD player. Even audiophiles can now have one machine for all their discs without compromising audio quality. cd3 cd player Arcam audio technology has developed to the point where music reproduction in the home is closer than ever to the sound of real instruments. Arcam s technical team has worked intensively to create the CD3 to deliver that special result. t31 fm/am tuner Radio is an easy way of accessing a wide variety of live and recorded music that entertains and enlightens the listener with new discoveries and rare musical gems. True high fidelity sound transforms radio into something more compelling and rewarding than the lacklustre sound of tinnysounding transistors or car radios.

4 The Arcam quest for higher performance, together with the determination to harness the best technology available in home entertainment, has led to the development of the DiVA (Digitally integrated Video and Audio) series. Innovative design and production techniques have enabled Arcam to build on its established values of excellent sound quality and contemporary design plus a choice of finish. diva digitally integrated video and audio The Arcam DiVA series represents the most complete range of high performance home entertainment equipment ever launched by a specialist audio manufacturer. It will transform the way you listen to your favourite music and enjoy the best that the world of movies can offer. For Arcam, hearing is believing. If music is important to you, visit an Arcam dealer to experience the powerful and seductive experience of an Arcam DiVA system in full swing. All Arcam home cinema products use world-class audio processing techniques to deliver a sound quality that will enthral even the most discerning listeners, allowing a realistic and enveloping sound full of cinematic drama and musical passion. With the DiVA DV135 DVD player and AVR80.1 home cinema receiver, Arcam has produced its highest performing entry-level home cinema combination to date, with marked improvements in sound quality over its predecessors using technologies derived from development work on other flagship products. The AVR80 excels in both audiovisual performance and connectivity, making it the choice for the discerning enthusiast. The DV135 DVD player produces a picture and sound quality that will delight all who witness it. Using parts and techniques more commonly seen in sophisticated broadcast equipment to great effect, its world-class design delivers stunning music from all discs. DiVA products are available in either silver or black.

5 dvd players, amplifiers & receivers cd players dv135 dvd player Arcam's entry-level universal stereo DVD player produces a picture and sound quality that leaves its competition standing. With the DV135, simply stunning results are now within easy reach. dv13 dvd player The DV13 was Arcam s first universal player. It incorporates not only a host of great features, but also picture and sound quality that will impress the most demanding enthusiast and that challenges competitors at far higher price points. avr80 surround receiver Incorporating a host of audiophile quality components and design techniques, the AVR80 is perfect for a combined movie and music system. The AVR80 delivers a perfect balance of audiovisual performance and connectivity, making it the choice for the discerning enthusiast. cd3 cd player The CD3 is Arcam's most affordable CD player and successor to the world famous CD, an acknowledged design classic with tens of thousands in everyday use. Put simply, the CD3 is a wonderful sounding CD player with a performance broadly equal to players that cost twice as much from other brands. cd19 cd player To get richer sound, you need a better CD player and Arcam's most powerful CD player in its DiVA series, the CD19, delivers a convincing challenge to any competing player. tuners avr350 surround receiver avp00 pre amp processor p1000 power amplifier Launched to global acclaim, the award-winning AVR350 is Arcam's highest performing receiver to date. Built for movies and tuned for music, it includes -way HDMI switching. integrated amplifiers The AVP00 builds on Arcam's impressive history as a leader in high performance AV products and together with its natural partner, the P1000 power amplifier, allows a truly spectacular multi-channel sound system to be created. Using seven precisely matched channel modules, the P1000 can deliver a clean yet dynamic sound ensuring consistency from the quietest whisper to the loudest explosion. t1 fm/am tuner The T1 is a high performance FM / AM tuner and includes RDS. It can store 30 favourite stations on FM and 1 on AM. It features two sets of audio outputs which makes it ideal for use in multi-room systems, and its sound quality will delight radio fans the world over. dt91 dab tuner The DT91 DAB / FM tuner uses key Arcam technologies to deliver the very best of radio from DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast) or FM broadcasts. The high quality audio, graphical display and smooth user interface guarantee a performance delivery that simply outclasses the competition. With 1 presets for storing favourite stations, the DT91 receives DAB programmes on both Band 3 and L-Band. The digital processing used to deliver FM also ensures a crystal clear reception. a0 integrated amplifier a90 integrated amplifier p90 power amplifier The A0 is an ideal product if you want the convenience of full remote control for volume, input selection and muting in a slim, attractive but powerful package. It produces a quality of sound that really stands out from the crowd. The A90 continues the long line of successful Arcam amplifier designs and represents a combination of technical excellence, flexibility, ease of use and superb sound quality that has established itself as a classic product. Designed to match the A90 integrated amplifier, the P90 is a superb power amplifier in its own right. Its high current design can deliver over 90 watts into 8 ohms and will drive most speakers effortlessly.

6 rdock I was literally blown away. Shiny Media rdock represents a no-compromise approach to ipod playback sound quality. Although there are any number of ipod docks available, the Arcam rdock is unusual in that it uses audiophile grade amplifiers to achieve the best sound quality possible. The Arcam rdock also offers full integration between ipod and Arcam s Solo Music or Solo Movie systems. Seamless remote control is available from the Solo handset while displaying track and artists information on the Solo s display. Surely the best way to integrate your mobile music with your home hi-fi. Hi-Fi World amplifier dvd player cd player dab/fm tuner movie 5.1 Recently launched after a massive development programme, the Solo Movie is a major advance in the quest to introduce more people to the world of stunning pictures and sound. Amazingly, Arcam s all-in-one system that truly has it all. Incorporating technology developed in tandem with one of the world s leading DVD chip manufacturers, Solo Movie 5.1 has to be seen to be believed. dedicated engineering team has managed to distil the performance of home theatre separates into an

7 fmj ms50 server Arcam has hit the jackpot with Solo this is the one-box system to rule them all What Hi-Fi Like many music lovers, we at Arcam love the idea of being able to access any part of a music collection from all round the home in seconds. The growing interest in hard drive storage devices has been fuelled by an exploding interest in downloading music led by the phenomenal success of the Apple ipod. The FMJ MS50 has been designed to provide a product that offers exceptional audio performance and ease of use. It is the first truly audiophile quality server in the world and draws from Arcam s 30- year history of making world-class audio products. It also performs brilliantly as a stand-alone CD player, thus being the perfect source for a high-performance stereo system. The Music Server s massive 400-gigabyte hard drive can hold around 0 albums uncompressed and over 4,800 albums or 80,000 tunes if compression is used. music The MS50 allows you to have all your favourite tunes in one place and in a product delivering a level of sound quality that truly brings your music to life. amplifier cd player dab / fm tuner A stunning fusion of Arcam s award-winning technology with clean, contemporary good looks, you can now enjoy Arcam s renowned sound quality in one sleek, easy-to-use music system. Launched to worldwide acclaim, Arcam s Solo Music system has brought high-fidelity separates performance to a new audience of style-conscious music lovers. Flexible enough to use with other entertainment devices, (from your TV/satellite to your ipod or Playstation), Solo s integrated technology ensures exceptional performance delivered with power and finesse.

8 ARCAM invests a significant amount of time, effort and money into developing the best quality products for you, the discerning customer. It seeks to create products that are long-term in their outlook, and that deliver years of enjoyment. After the initial development process is complete, Arcam s expert listening team convenes in the company s purpose-built listening room for final tuning. This process, which often takes many hours, ensures that each and every new product will delight and enthral its owner. integrated amplifiers power output analogue inputs tape loops phono all in one music system power output power amplifier channels disk player tuner ipod control external inputs A0 50wpc A90 90wpc A3 100wpc power amplifiers channels P90 power output 90wpc 1 input RCA Phono MM Opt MM/MC Opt MM/MC 435x340x x330x85 435x340x x30x kg.5kg 9kg 10.8kg Solo Music all in one movie system Solo Movie 5.1 music server 50wpc power output 50wpc disc capacity power amplifier channels 5 output zones CD Player disk player DVD/CD/DVD-A/SACD digital output DAB/FM or FM/AM tuner DAB/FM or FM/AM analogue inputs r-lead or r-dock ipod control r-lead or r-dock digital inputs 5 external inputs 4 430x350x80 430x350x80 4kg.8kg P wpc RCA Phono/XLR 435x400x133 18kg MS50 400gb 4 COAX/OPT 435x350x80 5.kg P35 100wpc RCA Phono 433x30x kg P1 1 15wpc RCA Phono 433x350x kg P cd players dac 150wpc signal to noise ratio RCA Phono harmonic distortion 433x40x180 psu 31kg CD3 Wolfson dB 0.005% Single Toroid 435x90x85 5.kg CD19 Quad Wolfson 840 Upsampling 114dB % Single Toroid 435x90x85 5.8kg CD3 Quad Wolfson 840 Upsampling av processors AVP00 AV9 decoding PLII/DD/DTS/EX/ES/DTS4/9 PLII/DD/DTS/EX/ES/THX Ultra av receivers decoding AVR80 PLII/DD/DTS/EX/ES/DTS4/9 AVR350 PLII/DD/DTS/EX/ES/DTS4/9 dvd players playback DV135 DVD/CD/DVD-A/SACD DV13 DVD/CD/DVD-A/SACD DV139 DVD/CD/DVD-A/SACD fm tuners bands 114dB video switching Composite/S-Vid/Component/HDMI Composite/S-Vid/Component/HDMI video switching Composite/S-Vid/Component/HDMI Composite/S-Vid/Component/HDMI analogue audio out channels presets % analogue inputs 8 9 power output 80wpc 100wpc video outputs Composite/S-Vid/SCART/Component/HDMI Composite/S-Vid/SCART/Component/HDMI Composite/S-Vid/SCART/Component/HDMI audio outputs Dual Toroid digital inputs analogue inputs 8 8 max video resolution 1080i 1080p 1080p 433x90x85 435x40x x30x130 digital inputs de-interlacer Zoran Zoran Anchor Bay 10D.5kg 8.3kg 9kg 433x40x x40x x355x85 435x355x85 433x355x8 1.kg 1.kg 5.1kg 5.1kg 5.kg Why not visit your local dealer to experience Arcam s award-winning vision and audio quality. Using the dealer's expertise will help you decide which system is right for you: T1 FM/AM 4 Dual RCA Phono 435x90x85 3.kg T31 d ab tuners FM/AM bands DT91 Band III / L-Band / FM 4 digital outputs Coaxial/Optical Dual RCA Phono analogue outputs Dual RCA Phono 433x90x85 435x30x85 3.8kg 3.8kg All specifications shown above are typical, unless otherwise stated. Where specification indicates a standard type interface (e.g. composite video, SPDIF, etc.), all adhere to international standards unless otherwise indicated. Please note that Arcam s policy is one of continuous improvement. We therefore reserve the right to change the material, dimensions, specifications or design of our products shown or referred to herein at any time and without prior notice. Illustrations used in our leaflets are intended as a guide only. E&OE 0/0. Arcam is a registered trademark of A&R Cambridge Ltd. ipod is a registered trademark of Apple Incorporated. THX and THX Surround Ex are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm. Dolby, Dolby Stereo, Dolby Surround, Pro Logic and Prologic IIx are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DTS and DTS are registered trademarks of Digital Theater systems. DTS is a trademark of DTS corporation. HDCD and WMA are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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