Arche vs Audiolab D9
The D9's signal-to-noise is 118 dB against the Arche's 116 dB, its weight 4.2 kg (9 lbs) against 4.65 kg (10 lbs), and its height 88 mm against 60 mm. Both share thd (0.001%).
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Arche
FocalAmplifiersHeadphone AmplifiersDACsDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,400
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Arche
The Focal Arche is a premium audio product that combines a digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with a headphone amplifier. It features two AKM AK4490 DAC chips and a pure Class A, dual mono amplifier capable of delivering 1W of power into 32 ohms. The device supports a wide range of audio inputs, including USB-B for computer audio, optical and coaxial S/PDIF, and analog RCA inputs. It offers both balanced and unbalanced outputs for headphones and line-level connections. The Arche supports high-resolution audio formats up to 24-bit/384 kHz PCM and DSD256 via USB, and up to 24-bit/192 kHz via S/PDIF. It is designed to provide pristine audio quality with a frequency response of 10 Hz to 100 kHz and a total harmonic distortion (THD) of less than 0.001%.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- MQA Support
- No
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 116 dB
- Output Voltage
- 0.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 0Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 0.0V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 200 × 60 × 297 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 4.65 kg (10 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions