{"product_id":"arcam-radia-st5-network-music-streamer-with-airplay-and-roon-ready","title":"ARCAM Radia ST5 Network Music Streamer with AirPlay and Roon Ready","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose the ARCAM Radia ST5?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWi-Fi and Ethernet music streaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotify, TIDAL, Qobuz Connect, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Roon Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eESS ES9018 DAC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24-bit\/192kHz high-resolution support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereo RCA, coaxial and optical audio outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadia control link for compatible amplifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eARCAM ST5 – Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork music streamer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNetwork connection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWi-Fi or Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStreaming services\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, AirPlay, Google Cast, Roon Ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDAC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESS ES9018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSupported high-resolution audio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 24-bit\/192kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSupported music formats\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFLAC, WAV\/LPCM, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DSD128, MP3, MP4, OGG, WMA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGapless playback\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAnalogue audio output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 stereo RCA pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDigital audio outputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 coaxial RCA, 1 optical Toslink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions (W × D × H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e431 × 344 × 57mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePower consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy add a network streamer to an existing amplifier?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eARCAM ST5 – Frequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is this different from Bluetooth playback?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNetwork 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I connect the ST5 to a non-ARCAM amplifier?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its standard analogue and digital connections make it compatible with many systems, provided the amplifier has a suitable input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Advice at Kronos AV\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur advice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can advise on suitable system connections, compatible equipment and installation before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ARCAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57656306893173,"sku":null,"price":799.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2222\/0805\/files\/arcam-radia-st5-main.jpg?v=1792070761","url":"https:\/\/www.kronosav.com\/products\/arcam-radia-st5-network-music-streamer-with-airplay-and-roon-ready","provider":"Kronos AV","version":"1.0","type":"link"}