Arcam AVR20 Class AB AV Receiver

Description:

Key features

• Dolby Atmos , IMAX Enhanced, Auro-3D & DTS:X 9.1.6 decoding
• 4K (UHD) HDMI2.0b with HDCP2.2
• 7 HDMI inputs, 3 HDMI outputs, eARC compatible
• Dirac Live® for Arcam room correction
• ESS 9026PRO audiophile DAC
• Class AB power amplification — Uses toroidal transformer
• Wifi / Ethernet, RS232 and IR control
• Google Cast/UPnP capability for streaming audio
• Bluetooth
• Free MusicLife iOS UPnP and control app

What is it?

The AVR20 is a high-performance audio/visual receiver that delivers stunning realism for the ultimate home cinema experience. With an impressive 16-channel surround solution and featuring all the latest CODECs from Dolby, DTS, Auro-3D and IMAX Enhanced, the AVR20 exemplifies sound quality and engineering excellence.

The AVR20 features the efficient class AB amplification for a level of transparency that delivers the most captivating sound. Audiophile listening experiences are optimised with full 16-channel Dirac calibration on board as well as simple streaming with a mobile device using the native app of choice via Apple AirPlay2 or Google Chromecast.

How does it work?

One reason the AVR20 performs so well is the advancement of «object-based» surround sound formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, which place sound effects in space around you with pinpoint accuracy.

The AVR20 excels at decoding and processing these object-based soundtracks. You’ll hear the movie’s score and special effects above, behind, in front of, and beside you — just like you would in an actual theater.

This receiver sends 110 watts per channel to up to seven connected speakers — enough to drive most stand-mounted or floor-standing speakers.

If you’re designing a large surround sound system, you’ll want to take advantage of the generous preamp outputs on the AVR20’s rear panel. You can feed signal — up to 11.2 channels — to optional external power amps without the need for a separate home theater preamp/processor.

The AVR20 includes Dirac Live®, one of the industry’s best room correction platforms. Once you download the Dirac software to your Windows® or Mac® laptop, and connect the supplied microphone, you can take precise acoustic measurements of your room.

Then Dirac creates a customized correction curve that fine-tunes the output of your speakers and subwoofers based on the unique sonic characteristics of your space.

The resulting sound is clear, smooth, and ultra-detailed, with tighter bass and more impactful dynamics than before.

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
• USB thumbdrive with firmware update installed
• Handbook
• «Thank You» letter
• Registration Information