SA10 vs SA20
The SA20's power @ 8ω is 90W against the SA10's 50W and its power @ 4ω 150W against 85W. Both share max sample rate (192 kHz) and signal-to-noise (106 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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AmplifiersIntegrated AmplifiersPhono Pre-AmpsDACsDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$549
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the SA10
The Arcam SA10 is a highly regarded Class AB integrated amplifier from Arcam's HDA range, delivering 50W per channel into 8 ohms with exceptional detail, dynamics, and a full-bodied sound, particularly rich in the midrange. It features a high-performance 32-bit ESS9016K2M Sabre DAC, five analog inputs including a switchable MM phono stage, three digital inputs (1 optical, 2 coaxial), toroidal power transformer for low noise, Ethernet for app control (no streaming), RS-232, and processor mode for AV integration. Designed and engineered in the UK, it outperforms predecessors like the A19, offering headphone output, preamp out, and robust build quality. Now discontinued.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 50W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 85W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- AB
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- ESS9016K2M Sabre
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.500%
- SNR
- 106 dB
- Output Voltage
- 5.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 1Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- 1 optical, 2 coaxial SPDIF
- Analog Inputs
- 3 stereo RCA, 1 switchable MM phono RCA, 1 front 3.5mm AUX
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 433 × 87 × 310 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 8.4 kg (19 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 50W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions