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**Author:** [@system](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 9:43am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-the-unofficial-sa30-community-the-best-source-for-your-amp/7 "2020-05-18T09:43:07Z")
Ever wondered why that particular Arcam SA30 feature didn’t work as expected and you couldn’t find any information? Or how would other Arcam SA30 users solved this particular use case? Tired of communication overhead (yo… --- ## [Net config fail after update](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/net-config-fail-after-update/1640)
**Author:** [@zunger](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/zunger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 12:24am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/net-config-fail-after-update/1640 "2026-08-02T00:24:46Z")
I’ve got a somewhat odd problem with my SA30. I just updated it to the latest build (host v1.72, net v2057, ARC v1.7, ARC Rx 1.0.0) via USB, and now when I try to configure it to the wireless network, Google Home connect… --- ## [Seek help With Dirac & Sub Setting](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/seek-help-with-dirac-sub-setting/1614)
**Author:** [@free2rhyme](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/free2rhyme)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 4:54am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/seek-help-with-dirac-sub-setting/1614 "2026-07-12T04:54:51Z")
Hi Folks, Newbie here. I wanted two things from amp - Room Correction, and Streaming. Found a demo unit of ARCAM SA 30 - and thought, this would serve the purpose. Challenge 1 - Subwoofer Phase Setting GPT told me D… --- ## [Arcam SA30 and Kef R7 or Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arcam-sa30-and-kef-r7-or-sonus-faber-sonetto-v-g2/1634)
**Author:** [@Valerio](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Valerio)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arcam-sa30-and-kef-r7-or-sonus-faber-sonetto-v-g2/1634 "2026-02-28T14:41:20Z")
Hi there. I’m in the market for a new pair of speakers and I’m really in love with the KEF sound. I’m seriously considering the LS60, which would make my SA30 redundant, but I’m still open to passive speakers as well — … --- ## [SA30 makes wheird stuttering sound version 1.72](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/sa30-makes-wheird-stuttering-sound-version-1-72/626)
**Author:** [@Olivier](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Olivier)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/sa30-makes-wheird-stuttering-sound-version-1-72/626 "2026-02-25T20:49:02Z")
Hey folks, A few months ago I bought my ARCAM SA30. Until last week I was very satisfied with this great sounding amp. Since then, it started making wheird stuttering, repeating interruptions approximately once a day. T… --- ## [Download older versions of SA30 firmware](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/download-older-versions-of-sa30-firmware/889)
**Author:** [@andrescavallin](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/andrescavallin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 7:26am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/download-older-versions-of-sa30-firmware/889 "2026-02-17T07:26:53Z")
Since I cannot really upgrade to the newest firmware, and the firmware that I have on backup is kind of old I wonder if anyone can be so kind as to send me a download link for a firmware later than version 1.62 I wanna … --- ## [Arcam MusicLife app crashes when selecting the play now button on iOS 26](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arcam-musiclife-app-crashes-when-selecting-the-play-now-button-on-ios-26/1624)
**Author:** [@paulguk](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/paulguk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arcam-musiclife-app-crashes-when-selecting-the-play-now-button-on-ios-26/1624 "2026-02-06T15:20:45Z")
I have just upgraded my iPad to IOS 26.1 and now when I use the MusicLife app the ‘Play Now’ button crashes the app. Has anyone else experienced this. --- ## [Arcam sa30: the sound disappears for a few seconds](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arcam-sa30-the-sound-disappears-for-a-few-seconds/1633)
**Author:** [@Movier](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Movier)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 8:05pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arcam-sa30-the-sound-disappears-for-a-few-seconds/1633 "2026-01-27T20:05:56Z")
Hello! The device has a problem: once every couple of hours the sound disappears for a few seconds, and then everything works fine. What do you think could be the problem? It doesn’t depend on the connection method (wire… --- ## [Apple and Chromecast don’t see SA30 after update](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/apple-and-chromecast-don-t-see-sa30-after-update/1632)
**Author:** [@PVfromToronto](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/PVfromToronto)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 4:18pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/apple-and-chromecast-don-t-see-sa30-after-update/1632 "2026-01-19T16:18:05Z")
Hi All, I’ve had my SA30 for several years and have been successfully streaming Tidal and other apps throughout. But I recently updated the firmware and now neither Apple nor Google Home sees or can put the SA30 on my ho… --- ## [Direct Mode On / Off?](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/direct-mode-on-off/1629)
**Author:** [@Witterings](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Witterings)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 10:30am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/direct-mode-on-off/1629 "2026-01-03T10:30:07Z")
Interested to hear from anyone who’s compared analogue input with and without direct mode enabled, both for stereo and processor mode with a surround system. I’m guessing without it enabled there may be a “delay” as it’… --- ## [From Arcam SA30 to Radia SA35](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/from-arcam-sa30-to-radia-sa35/1625)
**Author:** [@toolpusher](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/toolpusher)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/from-arcam-sa30-to-radia-sa35/1625 "2025-12-27T14:25:00Z")
Hello Guys, Greeting from Poland. I have just bought Radia SA35. My old SA30 is on sale now. I have found a lot of usefull information here thus I am looking for similar forum but with SA35. Uncle Google could find any … --- ## [Arcam SA30 control app not available on iOS App Store anymore](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arcam-sa30-control-app-not-available-on-ios-app-store-anymore/1589)
**Author:** [@Vkb](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Vkb)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 9:15am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arcam-sa30-control-app-not-available-on-ios-app-store-anymore/1589 "2025-11-06T09:15:18Z")
Hello everyone, I went to reinstall the control app for the SA30 but I cannot find it anymore. The Musiclife app is still there, but the app that turns the Arcam on and off, chooses input, and adjusts volume is no long… --- ## [Qobuz skips every 30 second](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/qobuz-skips-every-30-second/1616)
**Author:** [@robibar](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/robibar)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 5:36pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/qobuz-skips-every-30-second/1616 "2025-10-28T17:36:56Z")
When I play qobuz list through Music Life app from iphone the the song is playing for some 30 seconds and then it skips to next one in playlist…Any ideas to resolve this? --- ## [Advice on second-hand buying](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/advice-on-second-hand-buying/1598)
**Author:** [@Valerio](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Valerio)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 4:39pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/advice-on-second-hand-buying/1598 "2025-10-10T16:39:43Z")
Hello everyone, I’m new here and considering buying a second-hand Arcam SA30. But after reading some of the feedback, I must admit—you guys scared me a bit :sweat\_smile: My plan would be to use it with a Wiim Ultra con… --- ## [ARC: Needs frequent reboot to have sound](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arc-needs-frequent-reboot-to-have-sound/1613)
**Author:** [@alex\_otb](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/alex_otb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2025, 5:59am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arc-needs-frequent-reboot-to-have-sound/1613 "2025-09-19T05:59:53Z")
Hello, I’m using my SA30 to cast music via Airplay and as ampñifier for my TV via ARC. Issue: most of the time, when switching on the TV, the SA30 goes out of sleep and plays TV sound. But, at least once a week, turni… --- ## [Aracam SA30 IP 0.0.0.0, ARC v.0](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/aracam-sa30-ip-0-0-0-0-arc-v-0/1611)
**Author:** [@Movier](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Movier)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 6:18pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/aracam-sa30-ip-0-0-0-0-arc-v-0/1611 "2025-09-18T18:18:21Z")
Hello! I buyed Arcam SA30, but I can’t use this device. My network settings seems to be lost as the unit displays the following I.P : 0.0.0.0, and net V0, and ARC v.0 Moreover I am unable to reinstall the firmware via … --- ## [SA30 volume issues](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/sa30-volume-issues/1401)
**Author:** [@Enjoiii](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Enjoiii)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 9:44am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/sa30-volume-issues/1401 "2025-08-27T09:44:49Z")
Hello all, recently purchased an Arcam SA30 to power my focal aria 926s. First few days it sounded great at lower volumes, loud and clear. Now I have to double the volume knob to get the same output. Curious as if any on… --- ## [Sa-30 paired with pa240 and subwoofer](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/sa-30-paired-with-pa240-and-subwoofer/1606)
**Author:** [@Rhapsodicboom](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Rhapsodicboom)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 4:20pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/sa-30-paired-with-pa240-and-subwoofer/1606 "2025-08-09T16:20:27Z")
Hi, I’ve got a sa-30 with Bowers and Wilkins 702s2 I’ve got a sub connected to the pre out which works well however thinking of adding a pa240 and use this as a hi amp. Highs with sa30 and lows with pa240. How would I… --- ## [Arcam SA30 with Lulon and Jamicon Capacitors](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arcam-sa30-with-lulon-and-jamicon-capacitors/1043)
**Author:** [@PeterParker](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/PeterParker)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 1:50am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arcam-sa30-with-lulon-and-jamicon-capacitors/1043 "2025-06-24T01:50:24Z")
Hello guys I realized there is a lot of photos online with the interior of the Arcam SA30. Caught my attention the power supply capacitor branded as Nichicon. Just opened mine to check if there is some ways to improve t… --- ## [Apple Music lossless streaming](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/apple-music-lossless-streaming/972)
**Author:** [@Daniel](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Daniel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 7:17pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/apple-music-lossless-streaming/972 "2025-06-05T19:17:05Z")
Hi all, i’m looking for a way to stream Apple Music Lossless to my device. Apparently, Chromecast and Airplay 2 are exclusively sending AAC256. Only solution i found, would be a Apple TV 4k, connected via HDMI and con… --- ## [Pre out problem with Denon and Evoke](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/pre-out-problem-with-denon-and-evoke/1521)
**Author:** [@Tatav](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Tatav)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 7:07pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/pre-out-problem-with-denon-and-evoke/1521 "2025-06-05T19:07:39Z")
Hello, I own a Denon 4700H, and I decided to pair it with an Arcam SA30 power amplifier, along with Evoke 30 and Evoke 25C speakers. For Hi-Fi, the setup is stunning (especially with Dirac Live). BUT… In home cinema m… --- ## [Dirac Software Download?](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/dirac-software-download/1592)
**Author:** [@Graham](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Graham)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 6:46pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/dirac-software-download/1592 "2025-06-05T18:46:03Z")
Hi Basic question here…but I cant find the answer searching archive. New SA30 owner and I am trying to download Dirac software. I can only find the version that asks for a license. From what I read this means I am not… --- ## [How to stop any automatic updates?](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/how-to-stop-any-automatic-updates/1590)
**Author:** [@Witterings](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Witterings)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 10:07pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/how-to-stop-any-automatic-updates/1590 "2025-06-02T22:07:25Z")
Purely by chance, I’ve not had mine plugged into my home network for a few months as I wanted to use the network cable (mine are buried for estethic purposes) for something else. I’ve finished what I need to do and want… --- ## [Qobuz Connect for SA30?](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/qobuz-connect-for-sa30/1540)
**Author:** [@madfiddler](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/madfiddler)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 8:42am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/qobuz-connect-for-sa30/1540 "2025-05-14T08:42:28Z")
So I was reading discussion and articles about about this yesterday. Qobuz have promised it for a long time but it seems it is out there and in beta test working with wiim devices, and suggestion to Qobuz Club members t… --- ## [Delay when adding a Sonos Port](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/delay-when-adding-a-sonos-port/1471)
**Author:** [@tlamundsen](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/tlamundsen)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 11:00am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/delay-when-adding-a-sonos-port/1471 "2025-04-29T11:00:08Z")
I have an Arcam SA30 with JBL L100. I have added a Sonos Port to sync with my other Sonos speakers in my house. I have added a digital coaxial cable into the digital in BD port. But I experience a delay from the SA30 vs… --- ## [Right channel crackling and cutting out](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/right-channel-crackling-and-cutting-out/1564)
**Author:** [@paulguk](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/paulguk)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 4:21pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/right-channel-crackling-and-cutting-out/1564 "2025-04-18T16:21:31Z")
Recently my SA30 seems to have developed an intermittent fault whereby the right channel will sometimes start to crackle and cut out. It will do it irrespective of what source input is selected. It is not the speaker nor… --- ## [Arcam SA30 paired with PA240](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arcam-sa30-paired-with-pa240/1578)
**Author:** [@PatMax](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/PatMax)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 2:37pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arcam-sa30-paired-with-pa240/1578 "2025-04-18T14:37:01Z")
Hi, I paired and Arcam SA30 with a PA240 hearing from some other users that it has improved their sound. My speakers are a bit power hungry, but I was already happy with the sound fromy SA30 after some changes on the po… --- ## [V.2057 and Tidal connect](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/v-2057-and-tidal-connect/1524)
**Author:** [@Roslagsfredrik](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Roslagsfredrik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2025, 6:53pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/v-2057-and-tidal-connect/1524 "2025-04-08T18:53:23Z")
Finally, it’s here. The sound is great and the functionality is amazing. Besides the fact that the program freezes and doesn’t work. --- ## [Tidal Hi Res update](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/tidal-hi-res-update/1431)
**Author:** [@paulguk](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/paulguk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 6:24pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/tidal-hi-res-update/1431 "2025-04-07T18:24:46Z")
This will be of interest to Tidal users. --- ## [Qobuz Play Only 30 seconds sample after last update](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/qobuz-play-only-30-seconds-sample-after-last-update/1528)
**Author:** [@Viralist](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Viralist)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 8:17pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/qobuz-play-only-30-seconds-sample-after-last-update/1528 "2025-03-26T20:17:10Z")
Hello since i updated to the last update, my qobuz Play only 30second sample, is it a way to fix that? Thank for help [Next page](https://arcam.discourse.group/latest.md?page=1)