FMJ A19

About the FMJ A19

The Arcam FMJ A19 is a high-quality integrated amplifier designed and engineered in the UK, manufactured in China, and aimed at delivering faithful musical reproduction with modern convenience. It provides 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 90 watts into 4 ohms, powered by a custom toroidal transformer for excellent transient response and low noise. The amplifier includes six pairs of single-ended line-level inputs, a moving-magnet phono input with a correctly implemented RIAA curve, front-panel iPod input, and outputs for record, preamp, and headphones. It features a Texas Instruments PGA2311 volume control for very low distortion and high signal-to-noise ratio, a carefully designed headphone amplifier stage, and a secondary power supply to drive Arcam's r-series DACs. The chassis is acoustically damped with a robust metal construction, and the front panel includes an easy-to-read LED display and ergonomic controls. The A19 is praised for its warm, detailed sound, wide soundstage, and strong performance driving typical hi-fi speakers and headphones. It also offers a recording loop and the ability to switch the phono input to line-level for use with an external phono stage. Overall, it is considered an excellent value integrated amplifier with a classic yet modern design and versatile connectivity.