Arcam AVR5 AV Receiver

Here we have a fully specified home theatre receiver from British based company Arcam. They first started building amplifiers in the mid-seventies with the A60 as their first product. From that relatively simple design, which went on to sell over 30,000 units, they went on to incorporate more features and improvements to reach into the 21st century. The AVR5 we have here is in very good condition with a couple of slight blemishes to top and left side – please see photographs. It comes with remote control, microphone, three aerials and of course our normal three month warranty.
Arcam Say….
The design of the HDA range draws upon all of Arcam’s experience as one of the UK’s most respected audio companies, to produce Arcam’s best performing range of audio products yet – using the best quality components and engineering practices, the HDA range is designed and built to give you years of listening enjoyment.
The Arcam AVR5 is a high-performance audio/visual receiver that delivers stunning realism for the ultimate home cinema experience. Native 12-channel decoding of immersive audio from Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, the AVR5 can deliver incredible theatre experiences.
The Arcam AVR5 is designed with a passion for music and movies, bringing both to life with truly high fidelity. The AVR5 features an over engineered power supply and transformer for real world power with low noise. The Class AB amplifiers are based upon those in Arcam stereo amplifiers, guaranteeing musicality otherwise not heard from other AV receivers.
The performance and musicality can be accessed immediately with integrated streaming using Apple Airplay2, Google Chromecast, Bluetooth with aptX® HD, Spotify Connect, and UPnP with the MusicLife app.
Your Arcam AVR5 comes Dirac Ready, fully prepared to run Dirac Live, the world’s most advanced room correction software. Dirac Live® Bass Control aggregates measurement and location data from a subwoofer and the main speakers to determine how a system’s bass is best reproduced throughout the room.
Features:
Dolby Atmos & DTS:X 7.1.4 decoding
4K (UHD) HDMI2.0b with HDCP2.2
7 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs, eARC compatible
Ready for Dirac Live® room correction*
ESS 9026PRO audiophile DACs
Class AB power amplification
Uses frame-type transformer
Wi-Fi / Ethernet, RS232 and IR control
Apple Airplay2 and Google Cast for streaming audio
Bluetooth aptX® HD
Free MusicLife iOS and Android UPnP streaming app
Supports MQA
Roon Ready
Specifications:
Continuous power output, per channel, 8 Ω/4 Ω
2 channels driven, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, < 0.02% THD: 80 W/100 W
2 channels driven, 1 kHz, 0.2% THD: 85 W/120 W
7 channels driven, 1 kHz, 0.2% THD: 60 W/85 W
Residual noise & hum (A-wtd): < 0.15 mV
Stereo Line Inputs
Maximum input: 4.5 V rms
Nominal sensitivity: 1 V, 2 V, 4 V (user adjustable)
Input impedance: 47 kΩ
Signal/noise ratio (A-wtd ref 100W) normal/stereo direct: 100 dB/110 dB
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ± 0.2 dB
Preamplifier Outputs
Nominal output level: 1 V RMS (max. 5 V RMS)
Output impedance: 560 Ω
THD+N (20 Hz – 20 kHz): -100 dB
Headphone Output
Maximum output level into 32 Ω: 5 Vrms
Output impedance: < 100 Ω
General
Mains voltage: 110 – 120 V or 220 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz
Power consumption: 1.5 kW (maximum); 90 W (idle, typical); < 0.5 W (standby)
Dimensions: 433 (W) x 425 (D) x 171 (H) mm
Weight: 16.5 kg

To read a review from What Hi-Fi? magazine please click here