Source: Press Release, Last Accessed: 2015/11/10

Totem Acoustic launched its first Kickstarter campaign to initiate production for the primary series of the new ARC digital amplifier. Robert Valtierra, a research and development engineer in the field of electronics and embedded systems with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and Gabriel Bull, Director of Technologies at Totem Acoustic, share a passion for music and sound. The two joined forces while seeking support for the development of a device that could bridge the gap between satisfying sound quality and digital streamed music. Both Robert and Gabriel were avidly seeking a device that could stream their digital music and the result is the ARC, a simple, compact and easy-to-use custom Class-D digital receiver and amplifier which has the capacity to stream any digital music via Bluetooth or USB cable to high-end sound systems while delivering the sound quality that music enthusiasts expect.
As the ARC is both a digital audio receiver and amplifier, the only components required are a pair of speakers and music. The ARC provides high-resolution USB audio and Bluetooth aptX streaming capabilities and drives a total of 120W. Being compact, it is space friendly and can easily fit into places unsuited for big amplifiers. With the USB port, the ARC brings high resolution audio directly to the desktop. A free optional app allows for more control and adjustment for an individualized sound experience. Highly versatile, the ARC can be connected to most 2- or 2.1 speaker systems.
Totem Acoustic is counting on the Kickstarter campaign to get the first series of ARC into production. The campaign is presently up and running the time of writing this. Since Totem is known primarily in the HiFi technology scene as a manufacturer of quality high-end speakers, the ARC represents a new adventure into the realm of amplifiers. Being a manufacturer, Totem has extended expertise and well-established contacts in production and distribution, both major contributing factors to the success of this exciting project.

For more information: ARC Kickstarter campaign, http://www.totemacoustic.com/

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