Focal Arche DAC Amplifier Update

Latest Update Available Now

Focal released a new update for the Focal Arche DAC Amplifier, featuring a number of optimizations to the unit. The update process is manual rather than automatic, but we'll walk you step-by-step through the process. You can find the instructions below.

Main Features

Digital-analog converter compatible with high-resolution formats (384kHz - DSD 264).
2 integrated amplifiers (voltage and hybrid): choose the amplifier type best suited to your headphones.
Presets for every set of Focal headphones: get the best from Focal’s combination of electronics and acoustics.
Dual mono audiophile construction from input of the digital signal to output of the self-powered signal.
Can also be used as a digital-analog converter for high-fidelity home systems

AN ALL-IN-ONE SOLUTION FOR HEADPHONES

Arche is an all-in-one solution, offering presets for every set of Focal High-Fidelity headphones (Utopia, Stellia, Clear, Elegia and Elear) to make sure you get the absolute best from this ultimate combination. Owners of Focal headphones can be sure they are enjoying a combination of electronics and acoustics that is carefully thought out and specially developed from the very outset. Arche will be updated by using a USB stick.

Woman on sofa wearing Focal Stellia Headphones with a tablet and Focal Arche amplifier

POWER AND PRECISION

The two premium AK4490 balanced digital-analog converters can process formats in PCM format up to 384kHz, as well as DSD 256. The analog signal is then routed towards 2 pure class A amplification modes designed especially for headphones (voltage, hybrid) for an uncompromising solution. The original audio signal is totally respected, so as to reproduce the tiniest details of the recording.

CHOOSE YOUR AMPLIFICATION

Upon entry of the digital signal, Arche offers a resolute audiophile design through its uncompromising dual mono construction, from signal processing to amplification. And thanks to the presets integrated, every user of Focal headphones gets amplification to suit their product and their favorite tonal balance.

USE AND DESIGN

Arche comes with a solid aluminum headphones mount inspired by the brand’s logo: accessing and storing the headphones is therefore quick and easy, as well as looking incredible and saving on space!

To Update Your Arche

STEP 1: The USB Driver

If you have not done so yet, before installing the update, make sure that Arche driver is installed on the computer that you will use for the update. You can download the Focal Arche Driver at the link below:

Focal Arche Driver - Direct Download

STEP 2: Download the Firmware

Click the link to download the firmware and start the Xmos chipset update (inside Arche):

Focal Arche Firmware - Download

STEP 3: Download the Update File

Here is the link to download the bin file which activates the firmware update:

Focal Arche Bin File - Download

STEP 4: Install the update

Connect the USB-A / USB-B cable between the computer and Arche (with USB-B), unzip the downloaded file and charge the bin file thanks to the Browse button.
Start the update. Once it is completed, restart the Arche amp.

PLEASE NOTE* This update only works with Windows devices. We will let you know once an iOS version is available. Also, with some Android devices, it’s possible that you may need: