ARCAM

ARCAM has released four new AV receivers, the AVR5 at $2000, the AVR11 at $3050, the AVR21 at $4700, and the AVR31 at $6900. There is also an updated AV processor, the AV41, at $5250.

The AVR5 is a budget-priced video 4K version of the previous AVR10 with several features such as Dirac and Auro 3D stripped out to keep the price as low as possible. If you don't need these features, the AVR5 will give you all of the performance of the AVR10.

The other three new receivers and the new AV processor are improved over their predecessors in that they all now support Video 8K, HDMI 2.1, and HDCP2.3. An updated summary of their features is shown below.

The AVR11 is a high-performance, Class-AB audio/video receiver that delivers 60 watts/channel (all channels driven) and the ultimate home cinema experience. It has 12-channel surround capabilities and features all the latest CODECs from Dolby, DTS, Auro-3D and IMAX Enhanced, the AVR11 exemplifies sound quality and engineering excellence. It has a high level of transparency that delivers captivating sound. Audiophile listening experiences are optimized with full 12-channel Dirac calibration as well as simple streaming with a mobile device using the native app of choice via Apple Airplay 2 or Google Chromecast. Additional features include:

• Dolby Atmos , IMAX Enhanced, Auro-3D & DTS:X 7.1.4 decoding
• 8K (UHD) HDMI2.1b with HDCP2.3
• 7 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs, eARC compatible

The AVR21 is similar to the AVR11 but has several performance upgrades. These include full 16-channel decoding and Dirac capability, 3 HDMI outputs, and 90 watts/ channel (all channels driven).

The AVR31 takes all of the features of the AVR21 and adds a toroidal transformer and dynamic Class-G amplification, allowing it to power the most complex loudspeakers with ease while delivering great efficiency. Its output power is 100 watts/channel at 8 ohms and 180 watts/channel at 4 ohms (all channels driven).

The AV41 AV processor has all of the advanced features of the AVR31 but without the latter's power amplifiers. Instead it has, in addition to the standard RCA outputs, XLR, balanced outputs for all 16 channels to deliver the highest quality analog connection to your power amplifier. It is the most advanced home theater processor that ARCAM has ever made.