Focal Arche Digital Analog Converter for Headphones

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Focal Arche Specifications

  • Max. power

    2x 1W @ 1kHz under 32 Ohm

  • Frequency response

    10Hz to 100kHz

  • Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

    < 0,001%

  • Signal-to-noise ratio

    > 116dB @ 32 Ohm (Class A)

  • Power supply

    85 to 265 Vac (47 - 63Hz)

  • Audio inputs

    Unbalanced analog RCA

    Digital S/PDIF coaxial (RCA): Max. sampling frequency: 192kHz (AES3-compatible)
    Max. resolution: 24-bit

    Optical digital (TosLink) Max. sampling frequency: 192kHz (AES3-compatible)
    Max. resolution: 24-bit

    Digital USB (USB-B): standard USB: USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 - USB audio class

  • Audio outputs

    Balanced analog 3-point XLR
    Unbalanced analog RCA

  • Firmware update

    via USB port (USB-A)

  • Dimensions (H x L x D)

    12.64 x 7.87 x 11.70" (321 x 200 x 297mm)

  • Weight

    10.25 lb (4.65kg)

  • UPC Code

    191561706347

About Focal Arche

focal arche digital analog converter

Arche.

AN ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION FOR HEADPHONES.

Manufactured in France, Arche is a unique electronic solution which combines a digital-analog converter as well as two pure class A amplification modes designed especially for headphones. Ideal to sit between the digital sources and your audiophile headphones, Arche is the perfect solution to fully enjoy your headphones, whilst benefiting from the performance delivered by the converter to drive high-fidelity loudspeakers!

focal arche POWER AND PRECISION.

POWER AND PRECISION.

The two premium AK4490 balanced digital-analog converters can process formats in PCM format up to 384kHz, as well as DSD 256. The analog signal is then routed towards 2 pure class A amplification modes designed especially for headphones (voltage, hybrid) for an uncompromising solution. The original audio signal is totally respected, so as to reproduce the tiniest details of the recording.

CHOOSE YOUR AMPLIFICATION.

Upon entry of the digital signal, Arche offers a resolutely audiophile design through its uncompromising dual mono construction, from signal processing to amplification. And thanks to the presets integrated, every user of Focal headphones gets amplification to suit their product and their favourite tonal balance.

choose your amplification

USE AND DESIGN.

Arche comes with a solid aluminium headphones mount inspired by the brand’s logo: accessing and storing the headphones is therefore quick and easy, as well as looking incredible and saving on space!

premium use and design headphones and digital analog converter

Features.

  • Digital-analog converter compatible with high-resolution formats (384kHz - DSD 256)
  • 2 integrated amplifiers (voltage and hybrid): choose the amplifier type best suited to your headphones
  • Presets for every set of Focal headphones: get the best from Focal's combination of electronics and acoustics
  • Dual mono audiophile construction from input of the digital signal to output of the self-powered signal
  • Can also be used as a digital-analog converter for high-fidelity home systems

Key Features

  • Digital-analog converter compatible with high-resolution formats (384kHz - DSD 256)
  • Can also be used as a digital-analog converter for high-fidelity home systems