Arcam Home Theater Receivers & Processor Overview | AVR11, AVR21, AVR31, AV41

no issues at all😂😂😂😂😂

Do you need a pream to hook up the subwoofer?

Arcam AV41 or Anthem AVM90 for music reproduction? I love blu ray concerts.....

Would adding and external amplifier (NAD M22) to power the fronts L & R change the character of the sound, compared with using the inbuilt amp? Thank you

Which loudspeaker is best to use with ? M&K, B&W, Focal, Deli , KEF ?

I am looking at upgrading my 5.1 system to a 5.1.2 Atmos set up. I currently have an Anthem Mrx 520 (fantastic sound).

I have ordered an external 7 channel power amplifier to power the entire set up so the receiver will be running in full pre amp mode only.

I am considering the Anthem Mrx 540 8k but I also am considering the Arcam AVR11. I don't have a way to personally audition these 2 amps to compare but would like some opinions. Is the Arcam sound a worthwhile step up from Anthem which already sounds great?

Great channel by the way. Love your videos.

I'm thinking of getting the new Vincent SV-737 hybrid...designed in Germany...it has a optical and coaxial...how much would it benefit me to use one of your favorite DAC's with it?...Why is it that only the cheaper built Korea and china Dac's have an hdmi ? I'd love to use one with eArc...I don't need all those channels as I only use 2.2 or 3.2 ...thank you!

Hi Leon. Nice review. Being torn between Arcam & Anthem 2 years ago, I went with Anthem's MRX740 & AVM70 over Arcam's AV40. The one thing that stood out was your comment about the "Arcam Sound". What is it and how do you characterize it? I know how subjective this may be. But it must be better than just marketing. What makes it a better sound than say Anthem Sound? Please help us customers understand more. I am tempted to test out Arcam AVR11 or 21 just to audition its "sound"! BTW, is the AVR20 and AVR21 similar except for 4K vs 8K? I might try AVR20 instead for economic reasons.

Arcam’s AVR’s are simply hideous! The graphics are out of place and misaligned. I just cannot stand the looks.🙆🏻‍♂️😒

Can you assign the reciever amps to just power height channels? I have a 7 channel power amp and would just use the arcam to power the heights!

Great Presentation….Wow! I feel like there is nothing else that could have been covered….

Is there vrr and auto low latency support?

I'm interested in the Arcam Av41. But everything I've read and heard in the extra xlr inputs for subs are not independent but are wired in parallel. This compromises Diracs multisub eq effectivess from what I understand. Each input should be independent for volume distance and level matching etc. Do you guys know if that's true? Another reviewer mentioned it in his review. Hoping to get clarification. Thank you

Yesterday I upgraded my family room's Denon S760H (no Auro3d) for an Arcam AVR5 (no Auro3d) and wow...the clarity and channel separation are as good as my guest bedroom with the Denon X3700H in preamp mode + 100% external amplification. Both rooms have the same speakers, except that the family room is a 5.2.2 setup and the guest bedroom is a 7.2.4.
I prefer the Arcam AVR5's sound better than my Denon X3700H because it sounded fuller (like I got better speakers).

With the Arcam AVR5, I am pleasantly surprised to hear sounds from a scene in "Need for Speed" and "Malificent mistress of evil" that I haven't heard even with my Denon X3700H in preamp mode with 100% external amplification... and this was just via streaming, because physical media disc would reveal more sounds.

DAC: The ESS website doesn't even list the best DAC that Denon X8500HA uses ES9010, whereas the Arcam does (ESS 9026PRO audiophile DACs)

I'm not hearing a placebo effect that the base Arcam AVR5 sounds better than the Denon.
I've just discovered that the Arcam uses a DAC with a S/N ratio of 128 dB, whereas Denon X3700H S/N ratio is 112 dB; even a $6k Denon A110 S/N ratio is just 120 dB.

Was in the market for the onkyo RZ50 until the Best Buy home theater guy talked me into this model!! …. I already knew of this model but didn’t know they came out with a new line up!’n only downside is he only told me feel the swiftness of the knobs… didn’t show me the menu options or what all it could do!!! Pure laziness !!! I may look like I don’t have money to spend… but I do!! But I won’t be buying it from them!’ That’s for sure!! Pricey as hell but worth it!!! Big leap coming from the pioneer elite!!’

Thanks for comparing the units in simple and plain terms.

is the headphone 1/4" or 1/8" jack ?

Arcam is waaaaaaaay overpriced! In EU AVR5 with old HDMI board and zero room correction is....wait for it 2700 €! That is around 3000 US $. Should be max 1700 €. In comparison the new AVR31 is....hang in there 8000 €! 😱 Almost 10000 $ or the price of a nice car. Serenity now! 😭🙂

It doesn't appear that you can use the built-in amps to run the height channels, letting you can get an external amp to run the mains. I have a 7 channel amp that runs my mains now, but using it on the 4 height speakers would seem overkill.

You guys are producing some very good videos! I'd be happy to be a patron of your store should I be in the market for something.

Hi, this might be a silly question but I have the Arcam SA 10 and I plan on grabbing the AVR 11, will it make sense to connect the SA 10 to the AVR 11 or are there no benefits to doing so?

Hi, great to see you again! I am ready to purchase after my Pioneer Elite SC-99 died. My main concern is the hdmi 2.1. I already have 3 hdmi 2.1 devices (PS5, XSX, and the new Apple TV4k. Will this work with those devices? Will it pass through VRR, 4K 120, HDR, Dolby Vision etc? Will it work with LG OLED? Very few receivers out right now that actually work as you know(despite advertising they do so. The Onkyo RZ50 is impossible to get right now. Really hoping the AVR11 is the answer. just want it to work! Thanks bud!

Hi! Such a great overview! Would you mind if we share it on our website and social media?

I had JBL Syhntesis SDP-55 which share the same firmware with Arcam, i could tell that i had zero bug right now running with 5.2.4 svs speaker. I hope i could upgrade. The hdmi board 2.1 when it available…

Arcam is amazing. I was blown away when I first heard their products.

Super Excited to hear the new AV41 with the PA240 power Amp!

I just bought it from you site. I am exited to check how good it is since I am upgrading from a 4 year old Onkyo.

Arcam vs. JBL synthesis line? Specifically the new JBL SDP-58

Love these videos, Leon. So informative and helpful. Can’t wait to come up to your showroom (from Atlanta) and demo some 2-channel and AVR gear.

Great review, great product. Cheers mate, hi from Canberra, Australia.

I've always admired Arcam from afar. Love seeing the updates here from them that should be some of the best in AVRs today.

I have the last British designed Arcam before it was sold to Harmon... The new stuff I believe is just a re badged JBL or lexicon stuff...

Arcam or Anthem…hmmm?

Arcam really does have a beautiful sound, great video!

I’ve owned. Few and love the sound.

As a music-first guy, these look awesome! I have to agree: for someone who wants high-end (2-channel) audio and excellent theater a/v in one box, these can't be beat. Another great video, thanks AA.

Great review of some amazing products!

My old Arcam surround receiver & SACD were amazing. Definitely very interested in the new lineup!

Arcam has always been a huge value in the High End audio world. I love the sound of their amps and receivers with music and movies.

I've been looking into upgrading my Marantz AVR to move into Dirac Live room correction, so this review comes at a great time for me. I can definitely see one of these units in my near future. Thanks!

Hey Leon, love the team, the channel and the website tools… job well done👍

Great review.

Looks like a very well made product.

I'm really happy to hear how stable the software is on the new models, especially with HDMI 2.1. Sound has always been great on the Arcams.

I can't do anything about it but this is really the ugliest receiver I've ever seen 😆.

made in Vietnam。good 👍🏼

Plus no Mic for room correction

Very cool. I always learn so much from your reviews. Thanks again for the content and keep up the great work.