Arcam
Arcam ST5 Streaming music player
The Arcam ST5 is a high-resolution network streamer designed to seamlessly integrate with Arcam's Radia amplifiers, offering unified control. It delivers a clean and detailed sound signature thanks to its isolated components and dedicated power supplies. Enjoy comprehensive streaming support with AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, and Tidal Connect, plus Roon Ready certification for audiophile-grade playback. The ST5 handles high-resolution audio up to DSD 128 and PCM 192kHz/24-bit, providing a superior listening experience for music enthusiasts.
$799.00
Owner Satisfaction
3.9
/ 5
Category Rank
448
/ 483
#448 in Stereo Music Streaming Devices
Price vs Category Average
-79%
Below average
Type
Streamer / Network Media Player
/ Streamer / Network Media Player
Who it's for
- Comprehensive Streaming Support
- Modern Radia Series Design
- High-Resolution Audio Performance
Who should skip it
- Dependence on Proprietary App
- Limited On-Unit Display
- Premium Price Point
Key Specs
Type
Streamer / Network Media Player
Supported Hi-res Media
DSD 128 and PCM up to 192kHz/24-bit
Supported Hi-res Formats
FLAC, WAS (LPCM), MQA, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DSD
Supported Media
MP3, MP4, OGG, WMA
Supported Bit Depth
16, 24
Supported Sample Rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Digital Outputs
1x Coaxial (RCA), 1x Optical (Toslink)
Analogue Outputs
1x Stereo RCA pair
Features
- Seamless integration with Radia amplifiers
- Comprehensive streaming service support
- Roon Ready certified for high-fidelity playback
- Supports high-resolution audio formats
- Delivers clean and detailed sound
- Network streaming via multiple protocols
- Slim form factor design
- Unified control with Radia amplifiers
What customers say
The Arcam ST5 garners strong praise for its exceptional audio performance and premium build quality. Listeners consistently highlight the signature Arcam sound—warm, detailed, and highly musical—noting its expansive soundstage and excellent decoding capabilities. The physical design integrates beautifully with existing systems. However, this hardware excellence is significantly undermined by widespread frustration with the operational software. The proprietary control application is frequently reported as slow and unreliable, causing connection drops and usability issues that detract from the listening experience. While Roon integration helps some users, the software instability remains the primary impediment to overall satisfaction, positioning the ST5 as a choice for patient audiophiles prioritizing superior sound over seamless operation.
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