Full Description

Offering a level of sound quality that is far above competing receivers, the AVR850 is an audiophile product by any measure. Equally at home with high resolution surround sound or two-channel music, the AVR390 delivers stunning realism with everything from heavy- weight blockbusters to your favourite concert video.

Together with Arcam’s legendary amplifier technology, Dolby Atmos & DTS:X deliver captivating sound that places and moves audio anywhere in the room, including overhead, to bring entertainment alive all around the audience. Whether you are listening to music, movies, television shows or playing your favourite video games, Dolby Atmos & DTS:X deliver the full impact of the entertainment experience. Note: for a 7.1.4 system, an additional 4-channel amplifier (or two 2-channel power amplifiers) is required.

Control is possible via Ethernet, enabling it to be fully integrated with whole house control systems, or via the iOS MusicLife UPnP/control app. RS232, 12V triggers and standard IR control are also included. 

Streaming Abilities

The AVR550 has Spotify Connect built in for easily accessible music streaming. An internal tuner also provides a fully integrated FM / DAB / DAB+ (in appropriate markets) radio solution. Worldwide access to internet radio stations is provided through the network connection, which also interfaces to UPnP audio servers. The USB port supports memory devices.

What is Class G?

There are two frequent problems with amplifiers. Class A, the traditional audiophile’s choice, uses a single power supply constantly running at full capacity, even when there’s no signal coming through. Great for reproducing those subtle details at low levels however struggles to provide extreme power when needed.

Class A/B, the most common amp class, switches between the two internal amplifiers, one for each half of the waveform. Far more efficient but often a recipe for crossover distortion, since those low-level details we crave can get lost within any mis-match between the two switching over.

Class G is essentially a hybrid amplifier, utilising Class A specifically for low-level signals, but when required switching in an additional power supply to power those larger sections of the waveform.

Dirac Live Room Correction

Further enhancing the performance of the AVR850, Arcam has also included the very latest room correcting technology from Dirac Research. Dirac Live® for Arcam gives the consumer the ability to tune the acoustic performance of the system to any room situation giving the listener the best possible experience in their own home.

Connectivity

Both video and audio stages are designed to embrace both current and upcoming technologies. HDMI2.0a with HDCP2.2 4K “Ultra HD” and 3D video capability are built in. This Receiver has 7 HDMI inputs, 3 HDMI outputs and are all ARC compatible.

• Class G Power Amplification
• Dolby Atmos & DTS:X 7.1.4 Decoding
• 4K (UHD) HDMI2.0a with HDCP2.2
• 7 HDMI Inputs, 3 HDMI Outputs, ARC Compatible
• Dirac Live for Arcam Room Correction
• Spotify Connect Enabled
• Ethernet, RS232 and IR control