In our last podcast episode with Jim Garrett, head of product strategy and planning at Harman Luxury Audio, the focus was on JBL. This time it’s Arcam of Cambridge, the British hi-fi brand who just introduced the sleek new Radia series of audio components, which is comprised of five new models.
- Arcam A5 Integrated Amp – $699 at Crutchfield
- Arcam A15 Integrated Amp – $1,099 at Crutchfield
- Arcam A25 Integrated Amp – $1,499 at Crutchfield
- Arcam CD5 CD Player – $699 at Crutchfield
- Arcam ST5 Streamer – $799 at Crutchfield
Although we’ve already covered unboxings of the flagship A25 Class-G integrated amplifier and ST5 network music streamer, Jim reveals key details about each product, how they work together, and what’s different between each model.
In addition, Jim shares updates about JBL’s “vintage looking” Classic hi-fi components which are now shipping along with MKII (2nd generation) versions of the JBL Classic L100, L82 and L52 Loudspeakers.
Finally, we talk about Harman’s surprise acquisition of Roon and what to expect going forward.
Related reading:
- Podcast: Get Blown Away by JBL Sound Again, Interview with Jim Garrett (May 2023)
- First Look: ARCAM Radia Series Integrated Amps, CD Player and Streamer Bring HiFi to a New Generation
- JBL Classic Series Loudspeakers Are Now Back In Black
- JBL L42ms Integrated Music System Introduced
- JBL L52 Bookshelf Speaker and L75ms Integrated Music System
- JBL’s Classic Series Debuts at HARMAN Explore
- JBL Unveils Spinner BT Turntable
- JBL Announces Limited Edition L100 Classic 75 Loudspeakers
- JBL Announces Retro Looking 75th Anniversary SA750 Integrated Amplifier
Credits:
- Original intro music by The Arc of All.
- Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
- Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.
