Arcam ST5 Streamer
High-resolution streaming and control link for Radia amps — ESS DAC, all major streaming services, compact and powerful.
Product Overview
The Arcam ST5 is Radia’s dedicated streaming component, built for audiophiles who want superb digital sources with clean analogue conversion. Pair it with Arcam A5 or A15 via its control link so both units act as one. The ST5 supports Hi-Res audio up to 24-bit/192 kHz, MQA, plus streaming via Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and is Roon Ready. Its ESS ES9018 DAC with time-domain jitter elimination ensures precision over both analogue and digital outputs. Add Wi-Fi or Ethernet, low power usage, and premium build—this is a refined addition to any modern Hi-Fi system.
Key Features
- Supports Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Apple AirPlay2, Google Chromecast, Qobuz, internet radio, podcasts.
- Roon Ready.
- Hi-Resolution audio: up to 24-bit / 192 kHz; MQA; DSD-128. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}
- Low distortion ESS ES9018 DAC with time-domain jitter elimination. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
- Digital outputs: Coaxial & Optical; Analogue outputs: Stereo RCA pair. :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
- Gapless playback. :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}
- Control link with Radia A5 / A15 for unified control of volume, power etc. :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}
- WiFi & Ethernet network connectivity. :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}
- Very modest power draw: ~12 W in use; < 0.5 W in standby. :contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}
- Plastic-free packaging. :contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}
Technical Specifications
| Type | Streamer / Network Media Player |
|---|---|
| Supported Hi-Res Media | FLAC, WAV (LPCM), MQA, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DSD (128) |
| Hi-Res Bit Depths | 16-bit, 24-bit |
| Supported Sample Rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz |
| Other Media Formats | MP3, MP4, OGG, WMA |
| Gapless Playback | Yes |
| Digital Outputs | 1 × Coaxial (RCA), 1 × Optical (Toslink) |
| Analogue Outputs | 1 × Stereo RCA |
| Frequency Response (Filter 1) | 20 Hz – 20 kHz ± 0.05 dB |
| Control Compatibility | Link with Arcam Radia A5 & A15 |
| Network Connectivity | WiFi & Ethernet |
| Power Consumption | ≈ 12 W |
| Standby Power Consumption | < 0.5 W |
| Mains Voltage | 100 V / 110-120 V / 220-240 V, 50-60 Hz (region dependent) |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 431 × 344 × 57 mm |
| Weight (Net / Packed) | 3.5 kg / 5.6 kg |
| Supplied Accessories | Mains lead(s); Remote control (2 × AAA); Control cable; Quick-Start guide; Safety/Safety Instructions |
