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Arcam SA20 Integrated Amplifier – Original Remote – Excellent ConditionFor sale is an Arcam SA20 integrated amplifier in excellent cosmetic and working condition. This is a very clean example that has been well cared for — the original protective plastic film is even still on the front display. Includes the original Arcam remote control as pictured.The SA20 is a high-quality integrated amplifier featuring Arcam’s Class G amplification, designed to combine excellent efficiency with clean, powerful and detailed sound. It makes a great centerpiece for a serious two-channel stereo system and offers a nice combination of traditional analog connectivity and built-in digital capability.Features include:* Arcam Class G amplification* Built-in high-quality DAC* Multiple analog RCA inputs* MM phono input for connecting a turntable* Optical and coaxial digital inputs* Preamp output* High-quality speaker binding posts compatible with banana plugs* Front headphone output* Front auxiliary input* Original Arcam remote control includedCondition: Excellent overall cosmetic condition with only very minor signs of normal use. The original protective plastic is still covering the front display, which gives you an idea of how carefully this unit has been kept. Please review the photos for the exact cosmetic condition.Tested and working properly. Display, controls, inputs and amplification are functioning as they should.Includes the Arcam SA20 integrated amplifier and original Arcam remote control shown in the photos.A very clean example of a highly capable Arcam integrated amplifier, ready to be put into a quality two-channel audio system.
US$650 is a fair price, sitting almost exactly on the supplied US$646 median and comfortably within the recent US$587–US$669 market range. It is not a bargain, but neither is it ambitious; the value depends chiefly on condition, completeness, and whether the seller can demonstrate reliable operation.
The SA20 remains a particularly capable all-in-one amplifier: its Class G output stage delivers 90 watts per channel into 8 ohms, while the built-in ESS DAC, moving-magnet phono stage, digital inputs, and preamp output cover most systems neatly. It is well regarded for clean detail, dynamics, and useful power reserves. At this price, confirm the remote is included, check the display and controls, test both analogue and digital inputs, and look for any signs of overheating or intermittent protection trips.
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Arcam stands as one of Britain's most respected audio engineering houses, founded in 1976 in Cambridge by John Dawson and Chris Evans, two university engineering students driven by a passion for music and sound quality. The company's name derives from "Amplification and Recording Cambridge," reflecting its original mission to craft amplifiers that prioritized musicality over raw power. The A60 integrated amplifier, their commercial debut in 1976, established the brand's philosophy: that true fidelity depends on meticulous design rather than wattage, earning critical acclaim and transforming a small operation into a fast-growing enterprise.
Arcam's product portfolio spans the full spectrum of high-fidelity electronics. The brand built its early reputation on low-distortion amplifiers before expanding into CD players during the 1990s—a category in which they have designed and manufactured for nearly three decades. Their innovations include pioneering separate DACs, DVD and Blu-ray players engineered from scratch in the UK, and the introduction of Class G amplification technology in 2015. More recently, they have integrated DIRAC room acoustic correction software into their home theater systems, demonstrating continued commitment to technical advancement.
Positioned firmly in the high-end audio market, Arcam commands a world-class reputation for producing some of the finest-sounding AV electronics available. The brand appeals to discerning audiophiles and music creators who value engineering integrity and sonic performance. Now part of HARMAN's Luxury Audio Group alongside Mark Levinson and Revel, Arcam continues to balance its heritage of British craftsmanship with contemporary design aesthetics, recently refreshing its industrial design to attract younger customers without compromising audio innovation.
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