£3,499

AVR21

The AVR21 is a high-power, audio/visual receiver that delivers stunning realism for the ultimate home cinema experience. With native 16-channel decoding of immersive audio from Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D, the AVR21 can deliver incredible theatre experiences.

The Arcam AVR21 is designed with a passion for music and movies, bringing both to life with high fidelity and dynamics. The AVR21 features an over engineered toroidal transformer for real world power with low noise. The 7 channels of Class AB amplification are based upon those in Arcam stereo amplifiers, guaranteeing musicality otherwise not heard from other AV receivers.

The performance and musicality can be assured with Dirac Live® room optimisation included, and accessed instantly with integrated streaming using Apple®Airplay2, Google Chromecast®, Bluetooth with aptX®HD, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and UPnP with the MusicLife app.

Dirac Live® Bass Control is available at an additional cost via the Dirac website.

Dirac Live® Bass Control aggregates measurement and location data from each subwoofer as well as the main speakers to determine how a system’s bass is distributed throughout the room.

PRODUCT DETAILS

  • 16 Channels of Dolby Atmos, DTS:X & AURO-3D decoding
  • 7 HDMI inputs, 3 HDMI outputs inc Zone 2, eARC compatible
  • HDMI 2.1 with HDCP2.3
  • All inputs support 8K@60fps and 4K@120fps
  • Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG
  • Includes Dirac Live® room correction
  • Ready for Dirac Live Bass Control*
  • Dual ESS 9026PRO audiophile DACs with ESS reference voltage regulators
  • 7 Channels of high power Class AB amplification
  • Wi-Fi / Ethernet, RS232 and IR control
  • Google Chromecast® built-in for streaming audio
  • Apple® Airplay2
  • Bluetooth aptX®HD
  • Free MusicLife iOS and Android UPnP app
  • Supports MQA
  • Roon Ready

Specifications

Continuous power output, per channel, 8Ω/4Ω
2 channels driven, 20Hz - 20kHz, <0.02% THD110W/175W
2 channels driven, 1kHz, 0.2% THD125W/190W
7 channels driven, 1kHz, 0.2% THD90W/110W
Residual noise & hum (A-wtd)<0.15mV
Stereo Line Inputs
Maximum input4.5V rms
Nominal sensitivity1V, 2V, 4V (user adjustable)
Input impedance47kΩ
Signal/noise ratio (A-wtd ref 100W) normal/stereo direct100dB/110dB
Frequency response20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB
Preamplifier Outputs
Nominal output level1V RMS (max. 5V RMS)
Output impedance560Ω
THD+N (20Hz—20kHz)–100dB
Headphone Output
Maximum output level into32Ω 5Vrms
Output impedance<100Ω
General
Mains voltage110–120V or 220–240V, 50–60Hz
Power consumption (maximum)1.5kW (Thermal dissipation approx. 5200 BTU/hour)
Power consumption (idle, typical)100W (Thermal dissipation approx. 350 BTU/hour)
Power consumption (standby)<0.5W
Dimensions W x D (including speaker terminals) x H (including feet)433 x 425 x 171mm
Weight (net)16.6kg
Weight (packed)19.9kg
Supplied accessoriesMains lead Remote control with 2 x AAA batteries Quick Start Guide (full manual online) DAB/FM aerial 3 x Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antennas Calibration microphone USB cable