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Review Summary
2x 1W @ 1kHz under 32 Ohm
10Hz to 100kHz
< 0,001%
> 116dB @ 32 Ohm (Class A)
85 to 265 Vac (47 - 63Hz)
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
Balanced analog 3-point XLR
Unbalanced analog RCA
via USB port (USB-A)
12.64 x 7.87 x 11.70" (321 x 200 x 297mm)
10.25 lb (4.65kg)
191561706347

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!

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.
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.

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!
