Arcam ST5 network player
The ARCAM ST5 is a high-resolution network music streamer designed to perfectly complement ARCAM Radia integrated amplifiers. Featuring an ESS ES9018 DAC, extensive streaming support and Hi-Res Audio playback up to 24-bit/192kHz, it delivers exceptional musical performance from today's most popular streaming services.
Sublime Musicality + Rich Features = Your Ultimate Music System
The ARCAM ST5 is the high resolution upgrade for ARCAM Radia integrated amplifiers. Its slim form factor includes a control link that allows compatible components to operate together seamlessly, while separate components with individual power supplies deliver improved sound quality.
Key Features
- Designed for ARCAM Radia amplifiers – Perfect companion for the A5, A15 and A25 with integrated control link.
- ESS ES9018 DAC – High-resolution digital-to-analogue converter with time domain jitter elimination.
- Hi-Res Audio support – Playback up to 24-bit / 192kHz.
- Comprehensive streaming support – Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast and Roon Ready.
- ARCAM Radia App – Easy Wi-Fi setup, Internet Radio presets and Podcasts.
- Wi-Fi & Ethernet connectivity – Flexible networking for stable music streaming.
- Analogue and digital outputs – RCA, Optical and Coaxial outputs for maximum compatibility.
- Gapless Playback – Seamless playback of albums and live recordings.
- Slim Radia design – Matches perfectly with other ARCAM Radia components.
Stream Your Music in High Resolution
The ST5 supports Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect and Roon Ready. Connect via Wi-Fi or Ethernet for instant access to your favourite streaming services and network music libraries.
ESS ES9018 High-Resolution DAC
All digital audio is converted through the ESS ES9018 DAC with time domain jitter elimination, delivering detailed, natural and accurate sound from every supported source.
High-Resolution Audio Playback
The ST5 supports playback of FLAC, WAV, ALAC, AIFF, AAC, MQA and DSD128 files up to 24-bit/192kHz, ensuring excellent compatibility with modern Hi-Res music libraries.
Flexible Connectivity
Analogue RCA, Optical and Coaxial outputs make it easy to integrate the ST5 into virtually any Hi-Fi system, while Gapless Playback preserves the continuity of albums and live recordings.
Designed for the Radia Series
Styled to perfectly complement ARCAM Radia amplifiers, the ST5 combines elegant industrial design with advanced streaming technology, making it the ideal digital source for a modern high-performance stereo system.
Data sheet
| Type | Streamer / Network Media Player |
| DAC | ESS ES9018 |
| Supported Hi-Res Media | FLAC, WAV (LPCM), MQA, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, DSD128 |
| Supported Hi-Res Resolution | Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz |
| Supported Media | MP3, MP4, OGG, WMA |
| Streaming Services | Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Roon Ready |
| Additional Services | Internet Radio, Podcasts, Amazon Music Unlimited, UPnP, USB Media |
| Gapless Playback | Yes |
| Analogue Outputs | 1 × Stereo RCA |
| Digital Outputs | 1 × Coaxial (RCA), 1 × Optical (Toslink) |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.05 dB) |
| Network Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
| Power Consumption | 12 W |
| Power Consumption (Eco Standby) | <0.5 W |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 431 × 344 × 58 mm |
| Weight | 3.5 kg |






