High-Resolution Streaming Designed for ARCAM Radia Systems
The Arcam ST5 Streamer is a slim high-resolution network player designed to add premium streaming capability to ARCAM Radia integrated amplifiers and other high-quality stereo systems. It supports playback up to 24-bit/192kHz and uses an ESS ES9018 high-resolution DAC with time-domain jitter elimination to provide clean, detailed analog output from network and USB music sources.
Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready, Apple AirPlay and Google Cast provide extensive streaming flexibility, while the ARCAM Radia app adds internet radio, podcasts, Amazon Music Unlimited, UPnP and USB media playback. A dedicated control link allows compatible ARCAM amplifiers and the ST5 to operate together as an integrated system while retaining the sonic advantages of separate chassis and individual power supplies.
Highlights & Benefits
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24-Bit/192kHz High-Resolution Playback — Supports FLAC, WAV, MQA, AAC, ALAC, AIFF and other compatible high-resolution music formats up to 24-bit/192kHz.
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ESS ES9018 DAC — High-resolution digital-to-analog conversion with time-domain jitter elimination provides a refined analog output for direct connection to an amplifier.
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Major Streaming Platforms Built In — Supports Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready, Apple AirPlay and Google Cast.
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ARCAM Radia Control Link — A supplied control cable allows compatible ARCAM Radia amplifiers and the ST5 to coordinate input and volume functions.
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Analog & Digital Outputs — Stereo RCA analog, coaxial digital and optical digital outputs allow the ST5 to operate with integrated amplifiers, preamps or external DACs.
Technology & Design
ESS ES9018 Digital Conversion — The ST5 uses an ESS ES9018 high-resolution DAC for its analog output stage, with ARCAM's implementation including time-domain jitter elimination to improve timing accuracy and clarity.
Separate-Component Architecture — ARCAM designed the ST5 as a standalone streamer rather than embedding its circuitry into an amplifier, allowing the streamer and amplifier to maintain independent power supplies and reduced internal interference.
Network & USB Playback — Wi-Fi, Ethernet, UPnP and USB-A mass-storage support provide multiple options for accessing locally stored and network-based music libraries.
Radia System Integration — When connected to compatible Radia integrated amplifiers through the supplied communication cable, the ST5 and amplifier can behave more like a unified system for everyday operation.
FAQ — Arcam ST5
Does the ARCAM ST5 have a built-in DAC?
Yes. The ST5 uses an ESS ES9018 high-resolution DAC with time-domain jitter elimination and provides a stereo RCA analog output for direct connection to an amplifier or preamplifier.
Which streaming services does the ST5 support?
The ST5 supports Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready, Apple AirPlay and Google Cast. Through the ARCAM Radia platform it also supports internet radio, podcasts, Amazon Music Unlimited, UPnP and USB media.
Can the ST5 be used with an external DAC?
Yes. The ST5 provides both coaxial and optical S/PDIF digital outputs, allowing it to function as a dedicated network transport with a compatible external DAC or digital amplifier.
What ARCAM amplifiers are designed to pair with the ST5?
ARCAM specifically identifies the A5+ and A15+ as matching partners, with the supplied control link allowing input and volume coordination between the streamer and amplifier.
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