Arcam FMJ A32 Integrated Amplifier with MM/MC Phono and Remote

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FMJ stands for Full Metal Jacket and was the flagship product line from Arcam when released in 2002.

An understated yet powerful Integrated amp that comes with the optional MM/MC selectable phono stage installed.

Overall in very good condition and an excellent deal at our asking price. 

From Arcam:

The A32 continues the Arcam tradition of state-of-the-art audio components which combine exceptional sonic performance and beautiful style.

• 100wpc Integrated Current Feedback Amplifier
• Ultra wide band power amplifier
• Studio grade electronic volume control
• Menu driven advanced control system
• SDS resonance damped chassis
• Optional MM/MC phono stage
• Full remote control
• Matching P35 Power amplifier for Bi-amping
• Class leading sound quality

There is no question that the A32 set new standards for its class. It is very powerful, producing 100 watts per channel into 8 ohm speakers and 150 watts per channel into 4 ohms . More importantly, this power is delivered with extraordinary subtlety and control. Total harmonic distortion is minute, the dynamic range is huge and the A32 responds to transients in a way that will be the envy of competing models. The result is an amplifier that will enhance any high quality hi-fi system, providing an open and smooth, yet supremely detailed and dynamic sound.

Nevertheless, the appeal of the A32 is not solely its sonic performance and styling. This is not spartan design, and its performance is not achieved at the cost of flexibility or ease of use. The A32 is fully remote controlled and the included handset can also operate the matching FMJ CD player and radio tuners. It comes fitted with a very high quality turntable input suitable for either moving coil or moving magnet cartridges. The A32’s input sensitivity is adjustable for all inputs allowing volume levels to be equalised when switching between source components. It boasts tone controls that can be individually adjusted and remembered for each input. All of these variations, and many more, are easily accessed and controlled using the menu driven display. You can even write your own “welcome message” to greet you each time the A32 is switched on.

In addition, a matching 100 wpc power amplifier was available, which can be used to further enhance the performance of the A32. The P35 power amplifier could be purchased in either 2 channel or 3 channel versions to bi-amplify (or tri-amplify) suitable speaker systems or to provide amplification for multi-channel audio systems.

The A32 was designed and manufactured in the UK and available in silver or black finish."

From a review written by Doug Schneider from Soundstage.com:

"I never expected the rather diminutive and modest-looking Arcam FMJ A32 integrated amplifier to charge me up and get me excited the way it does. A quick glance at its understated appearance makes it look, well, rather ordinary. However, once I played music with it, I quickly realized that this rather shy-looking component is one of the finest audio values I’ve come across this year.

The A32 does nothing really wrong -- right down to its price. Its sound is clean, transparent, precise, and smooth. It also has stellar functionality with all kinds of little bells and whistles that modern-day consumers are asking for. I may be the type of audiophile who can eschew almost anything practical for the utmost in sound, but I’ll certainly miss the convenience offered here.

The Arcam FMJ A32 is a perfect blend of ergonomics, style and performance. And given this as well as its price, it's a terrific bargain."

Click here for a PDF copy of the Arcam FMJ A32 Owner's Manual

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PURCHASING FROM SKYFI

This item will be professionally packaged and insured for safe transit to your home. 

This item is also available for pickup in Glen Rock, NJ, with convenient parking near our building.

Click here for specifics on our specialized packing process that separates us from the rest.

If we don’t have the original manufacture’s packaging, we use heavy duty double-ply corrugated boxes with Instapak expanding foam custom inserts. In many cases this has proven to be better than the original packaging! We also use high quality fiber reinforced tape to seal our packages. Lightweight items will be bubble wrapped and shipped in a high-quality box. 

NJ Residents or anyone picking up without a resale certificate will need to pay NJ Sales Tax.

Thanks for looking and be sure to call us at 201-879-0000 with any questions. 

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WHO WE ARE 

SkyFi Audio is a small startup business specializing in the purchase, reconditioning, and reselling of select high-end audio equipment. We only buy equipment the we admire and are passionate about. No mid-fi, no gimmicks, no junk.

Each piece of equipment is cosmetically restored and fully tested in our well-equipped lab by an engineer with 30+ years of experience in the HiFi world. If it does not meet or exceed the original manufactures specifications, it will not be sold.  We are very selective about the equipment we purchase, focusing on mostly analog, high-build quality, American, and European built units.

Through our sister company, which is an authorized dealer for McIntosh, Audio Research, Sonus Faber, ClearAudio, Pro-Ject Audio Systems, and Sony ES, we have access to OEM parts, service, and support. If you’re local and looking for new equipment from the above-mentioned manufacturers, please drop us a line as we can arrange both sales and professional installation in the tri-state area.

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We accept trade-ins of equal or lesser value under certain conditions. Simply click here to submit your gear for full consideration. We will only consider high-end equipment from mainstream manufacturers such as McIntosh, Mark Levinson, Audio Research, Krell, etc. and will typically pass on displays, projectors, receivers, dated surround processors, and mid-fi equipment of any type. We will offer a fair value for your equipment, but keep in mind we’re running a business and will need to be able to resell the equipment at a profit after investing a great deal of time and resources in testing, certifying, repairing, cleaning, and packaging the incoming equipment. If you’re looking for top dollar, we suggest selling it directly on your own.

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We are currently operating from our shop located inside our dedicated building in Glen Rock, NJ. You’re welcome to make an appointment if there’s a piece of equipment you’d like to see in operation before or after purchase. We have several well-equipped, dedicated listening areas plus a dedicated studio with tons of equipment of all makes and models. We’re not a store, so please don’t make an appointment if you’re just curious as to how a speaker or piece of equipment sounds. In essence - no tire kickers please.

You can call or text 201-879-0000 with any questions, or to schedule an appointment. We can also arrange to install, calibrate, and tune your newly purchased gear in your listening room if you’re local to our area. This is super useful when purchasing large speakers or heavy amplifiers. It’s also great for ensuring your new turntable is setup correctly in its final resting place.

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