ARCAM Radia ST5 Network Music Streamer with AirPlay and Roon Ready

The ARCAM Radia ST5 is a slim high-resolution network music streamer designed to bring popular streaming services into an existing stereo hi-fi system. It offers a convenient pairing with Radia integrated amplifiers, with a control link to coordinate compatible components.

With Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast and Roon Ready support, the ST5 offers network playback over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Its internal ESS ES9018 DAC feeds a stereo RCA output; digital optical and coaxial connections also allow an external DAC or amplifier to handle conversion.

Why choose the ARCAM Radia ST5?

• Wi-Fi and Ethernet music streaming
• Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz Connect, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Roon Ready
• ESS ES9018 DAC
• 24-bit/192kHz high-resolution support
• Stereo RCA, coaxial and optical audio outputs
• Radia control link for compatible amplifiers

ARCAM ST5 – Technical Specifications

Why add a network streamer to an existing amplifier?

The ST5 gives a conventional integrated amplifier access to supported network music services over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Because it incorporates a DAC and analogue RCA outputs, it does not require a separate DAC when connected to a compatible line input. Digital outputs provide a path to an amplifier or DAC that you prefer to handle conversion.

ARCAM ST5 – Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from Bluetooth playback?

Network streaming can be controlled from supported music apps and does not rely solely on a phone transmitting the audio signal over Bluetooth. Service compatibility, home-network stability and app support still need to be checked.

Can I connect the ST5 to a non-ARCAM amplifier?

Yes. Its standard analogue and digital connections make it compatible with many systems, provided the amplifier has a suitable input.

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