Arcam Radia, JBL Classic and Roon: Interview with Jim Garrett

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In our second podcast with Jim Garrett, head of product strategy and planning at Harman Luxury Audio we discuss Arcam’s new product refresh. The British Hi-Fi brand has just introduced the sleek new Radia series of audio components, which consists of five new models:
• Arcam A5 Integrated Amp – $699
• Arcam A15 Integrated Amp – $1,099
• Arcam A25 Integrated Amp – $1,499
• Arcam CD5 CD Player – $699
• Arcam ST5 Streamer – $799
All are available at Crutchfield:
https://bit.ly/arcam-radia-at-crutchfield
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.
Previous podcast with Jim Garrett:
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/harman-luxury-audio-2023/
Related links:
https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/arcam-radia-st5-a25/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/arcam-radia-series/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/jbl-classic-loudspeakers-black/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/harman-acquires-roon/
Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com
Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com
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