I heard the A85 and have a different take than Eric. With the right speakers (Proac 1SC) and source components, this unit really shines. It is clean and clear. I have never liked Arcam's CD players, but their amps have always been great value for the money. And the phono on the A85 is way better than a $150 add-on phono section should be. You should of course listen for yourself.
