Arcam AVA25 AV Receiver
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Features
| Ethernet Input | No |
|---|---|
| Spotify Support | No |
| Brand Color | None |
| Warranty The length of time your product is protected by warranty | 2 years standard (5 years on registration) |
| Product Type | Other |
Tech Specs
Decoding / encoding
- Maximum channel count: 16
- Reassignable channels: Front, surround back, height channels
- Dolby formats: Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualisation, Dolby Surround
- DTS formats: DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced, Auro-3D, MPEG-H
HDMI
- Inputs / outputs: 7 / 2 (Zone 1), 1 (Zone 2)
- HDMI / HDCP versions: 2.1a / 2.3
- Resolution support: Up to 8K / 60 Hz or 4K / 120 Hz
- Supported dynamic range profiles: HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Gaming, Dolby Vision, HLG
- Supported HDMI features: Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), CEC, eARC / ARC (Zone 1, Output 1)
- On screen display: Supported
Streaming
- Control apps: ARCAM Radia Control
- Streaming services: Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready
- Wireless services: Apple AirPlay, Google Cast
- Supported services: Internet radio, podcasts, UPnP
- Supported hi-res formats: FLAC, WAV (LPCM), MQA, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, MP3, OGG, WMA
- Supported bit depths: 16-bit, 24-bit
- Supported sample rates: Up to 192 kHz
- Gapless playback: Supported
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.05 dB
Digital inputs
- Coaxial inputs: 2
- Optical (Toslink) inputs: 2
- Supported sample rates (coaxial): 192, 176.4, 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1 kHz
- Supported sample rates (optical): 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1 kHz
- Supported bit depths: 16-bit, 24-bit
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.2 dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB (A-weighted, ref. 50 W, 0 dBFS)
Analogue inputs
- Number of inputs: 3 (RCA pairs)
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB (A-weighted, ref. 50 W, 1 V input)
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.2 dB
Preamplifier outputs
- Number of outputs (XLR / RCA): 0 / 16
- Single-ended output level: 2 V RMS per channel
- THD+N (20 Hz – 20 kHz): –100 dB
Amplification
- Amplifier channels: 9
- Amplifier class: Class AB
- Continuous power output (0.5% THD):
- 8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 2 channels driven: 125 W
- 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 2 channels driven: 200 W
- 8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 9 channels driven: 100 W
- 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 9 channels driven: 120 W
- Harmonic distortion: 0.05% (80% power, 8 ohms, 1 kHz)
General
- Mains voltage: 100–120 V or 220–240 V, 50–60 Hz
- Maximum power consumption: 900 W
- Maximum thermal dissipation: 3070 BTU/hour
- Idle power consumption: 59 W
- Idle thermal dissipation: 200 BTU/hour
- Standby power consumption (default / low power): 2 W / 0.3 W
- Dimensions (W × D × H, including terminals and feet): 432 × 407.4 × 170 mm
- Net weight: 10 kg
- Packed weight: 15.7 kg
Supplied accessories
- Region-specific power cord(s)
- Rear panel cowl
- Remote control with 2 × AAA batteries
- Measurement microphone
- 5 m USB cable
- Quick start guide
- Important safety instructions
Wireless specifications
- Bluetooth version: 5.4
- Bluetooth profiles: A2DP sink/source, AVRCP, Snapdragon Sound, AAC, LE Audio, Auracast, GATT, VCP, MCP, BAP, CAP
- Bluetooth transmitter frequency range: 2.402 MHz – 2.480 MHz
- Bluetooth transmitter power: < 10.73 dBm
- Wi-Fi standard: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi frequency range: 2.400 GHz – 2.4835 GHz
- 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi transmitter power: < 17.4 dBm
- 5 GHz Wi-Fi frequency ranges: 5.15–5.35 GHz, 5.47–5.725 GHz, 5.725–5.875 GHz
- 5 GHz Wi-Fi transmitter power: < 19.26 dBm
Description
The Arcam AVA25 AV Receiver is designed for listeners who want their home cinema and music systems to deliver emotional impact, precision, and scale in equal measure. Developed in Cambridge, UK, the AVA25 represents decades of Arcam expertise brought together in a single, highly refined component.
It delivers a sound that is powerful yet controlled, revealing fine detail while preserving musical warmth and natural timing. Whether reproducing an intimate acoustic performance or a full-scale cinematic soundtrack, the AVA25 places you at the center of the experience.
Extensive listening and tuning sessions ensure that every aspect of its performance meets Arcam’s demanding standards, resulting in an amplifier that feels engaging, confident, and effortlessly immersive across all content.
Class AB Amplification With Authority
At the core of the Arcam AVA25 AV Receiver is a robust nine-channel Class AB amplification stage, delivering 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms. This in-house developed amplifier topology combines the musicality and smoothness of Class A operation with the efficiency and control required for multichannel systems.
The result is a rich, dynamic presentation with excellent grip over loudspeakers, even during complex passages. The AVA25 comfortably powers speaker layouts such as 7.1.2 or 5.1.4, and supports expansion to up to 16 processing channels with additional amplification.
This flexibility allows users to build immersive systems with multiple subwoofers, height speakers, or surround channels, while maintaining consistent tonal balance and clarity.
Immersive Formats and Intelligent Room Correction
The AVA25 supports a comprehensive range of immersive audio formats, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, and AURO 3D. These technologies create a three-dimensional soundfield that surrounds the listener with precise placement and realistic movement.
To ensure this performance translates perfectly into real listening rooms, the AVA25 includes Dirac Live room correction. This advanced system measures your space and optimizes frequency response and timing for accurate, balanced sound.
Users can further enhance performance with optional Dirac Live Bass Control and Dirac Live Active Room Treatment, allowing deeper bass integration and improved consistency across multiple seating positions. The result is a calibrated listening experience that remains faithful to the source material.
Modern Connectivity and Seamless Control
Designed for today’s connected homes, the Arcam AVA25 AV Receiver offers extensive connectivity and intuitive control. Multiple HDMI 2.1a inputs support modern video sources, with eARC enabling high-quality audio return from compatible televisions.
Built-in streaming support includes Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Qobuz Connect, allowing direct playback from popular music services. Bluetooth with Snapdragon Sound and Auracast provides high-quality wireless listening and flexible sharing options.
Control is simple and elegant thanks to the large 6.5-inch color display, clear on-screen menus, a Bluetooth remote, and the Arcam Radia app, which handles setup, streaming, and daily operation across multiple platforms.
Design, Build, and Everyday Usability
The AVA25 follows Arcam’s Radia design language, combining a deep black finish with subtle yellow accents and a softly illuminated volume control. Its solid construction reflects the higher performance ambition of this model, with increased depth and weight compared to entry-level options.
The large front panel display presents playback information and system status clearly from across the room, making everyday use effortless. Thoughtful details such as plastic-free packaging demonstrate Arcam’s commitment to sustainability without compromising presentation.
Every aspect of the AVA25 has been designed to integrate seamlessly into high-performance home cinema systems, offering a balance of visual refinement, durability, and user-friendly operation that suits both dedicated theaters and stylish living spaces.
Position Within the Radia AV Range
Within Arcam’s Radia AV lineup, the AVA25 AV Receiver sits squarely between the AVA15 and the flagship AVA35. It represents a significant step up from the entry model by adding greater processing power, a third HDMI output with Zone 2 support, and compatibility with AURO 3D immersive audio.
Compared to the AVA15, it delivers a richer and more authoritative sound thanks to its Class AB amplification, bringing it closer in character to Arcam’s highly regarded stereo amplifiers. While the AVA35 introduces Class G amplification and advanced DAC technology, the AVA25 offers an ideal balance of performance, flexibility, and value, making it the sweet spot for serious home cinema enthusiasts.