Arcam AVR11

7.2-channel home theater receiver with Bluetooth®, Chromecast built-in, and Apple AirPlay® 2

Arcam's AVR11 is a beastly home theater receiver that delivers rich, accurate sound for music and movies.

High-performance multi-channel sound from Arcam

Arcam produces some of the finest receivers money can buy. Their new AVR11 is a straightforward receiver that foregoes smart home features and dual zones to focus its might on sound quality and detail reproduction. It effortlessly combines a clean amplification stage, superb surround sound processing, and 8K video processing to make home cinema a grand experience.

Clean Class AB amplification

The AVR11 uses a Class AB amplifier inside. It's complemented by an over-engineered power supply that helps reduce noise before it ever hits the amp stage. Arcam's audiophile-approved amp design provides a vanishingly low noise floor and a high signal-to-noise ratio. In the real-world, those on-paper specs result in premium performance and optimum clarity. 

Surround yourself with movie soundtracks

Surround sound decoding has come far from where it once was. The AVR11 supports advanced formats like Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and AURO-3D decoding, meaning you can run up to a 7.1.4 surround sound system using the receiver's seven built-in channels plus additional amplifiers. Or stick with the built-in amplification for a high-performance 5.1.2 system. Either way, this receiver accurately reproduces every aspect of a movie's soundtrack, from thunder above, to explosions behind, and front-and-center action unfolding on-screen.

Streaming albums made easy

This receiver offers plenty of ways to get your music going. It supports streaming through Apple AirPlay® 2, Google Chromecast, Bluetooth®, Spotify Connect®, and TIDAL Connect. It supports UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) too, which lets you access high-res files stored on your home network. You can select streaming sources through the free MusicLife app (available on Android™ and iOS®). The app also lets you use your phone as a Wi-Fi remote control

Industry-leading Dirac room correction

Dirac Live® is one of the finest room correction systems in the industry. Use the included microphone and run the Dirac software on your laptop to take precise sound measurements in your room. After the software completes the test, it then creates a personalized EQ correction curve for all your speakers, made to overcome your room's specific acoustic characteristics. By using Dirac, you'll let your speakers achieve their full sonic potential.

Product highlights:

• 7-channel amplifier
• 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.02% THD with 2 channels driven
• Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding
• supports up to a 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos® or DTS:X® setup with an additional two-or-four-channel amplifier (sold separately)
• Dirac Live® room correction tailors the sound to your room's acoustics (microphone included)
• Dirac Live software requires a Windows® or Mac® laptop
• optional Dirac Live Bass Control for fine-tuning subwoofers available separately via Dirac's website
• dual ESS 9026PRO audiophile digital-to-analog converters for ultra-clear sound from stereo and surround sources

Connections:

• HDMI 2.1 audio/video switching: 7 in, 2 out
• all HDMI connections support 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz signals
• HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with 4K and 8K Ultra HD sources and TVs
• dual HDMI outputs for sending signal to both a TV and a projector
• HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible 4K and 8K TVs and HDR-encoded content
• supports Dolby Vision®,HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG
• digital audio inputs: 2 optical and 4 coaxial
• 1 optical digital audio output
• 6 analog RCA stereo audio inputs
• no phono input — to connect a turntable you'll need to add a phono preamp
• front-panel 3.5mm auxiliary input and 3.5mm headphone output
• 11.2-channel preamp outputs
• Ethernet port for network connection
• IR (infrared) and 12-volt trigger connections for use with optional 3rd party controllers
• detachable power cord

Music streaming options:

• Chromecast built-in for streaming over Wi-Fi with a wide range of compatible apps on your mobile device
• Spotify® Connect lets you play music using the Spotify app on your mobile device (subscription required)
• Apple AirPlay 2 for easy streaming from an iPhone®, iPad®, or Mac® computer
• Bluetooth with support for high-quality aptX® HD streaming

General features:

• free Arcam MusicLife and UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) control apps let you use your iOS® or Android™ device as a wireless remote control
• built-in FM tuner with 50 station presets
• remote control included
• color front-panel display
• dimensions: 17-1/16"W x 6-11/16"H x 18-9/16"D
• weight: 36.37 lbs.
• warranty: 5 years

What's in the box:

• 7.2ch AV receiver
• 5' AC power cord
• Remote control
• 2 "AAA" batteries
• Auto calibration microphone
• 6.5' miniUSB-to-USB cable
• 2 WiFi antennas
• Bluetooth antenna
• FM wire antenna
• Quick Start booklet

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