Borrowing features and technology from it's big brother the AVR600, the new Arcam AVR400 is a slightly lower powered version which maintains the class leading sound quality of which Arcam is renowned at a very tempting price.
Featuring seven channels at 90W power output each, this receiver is equipped with the latest high definition surround sound modes Dolby True HD and DTS Master Audio.
Five HDMI 1.4a inputs and 1 output will statisfy the needs of most home cinema users, and especially convenient is the audio return channel capability, simplifying your wiring between receiver and TV.
3D video support is of course standard, as is high performance Torini video convesion and scaling - images look amazingly clear and vibrant..
Network streaming of music stored on your computer or NAS drive is a breeze with the AVR400, whilst the low jitter clock and 24 bit 192kHz DACs ensure your tunes sound superb.
With an array of radio options on-board including Internet radio, DAB, AM and FM, the Arcam AVR400 is the perfect audiophile quality receiver to power your system.
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HDMI x5 Component video x3 S-Video x4 Composite video x4
Video Outputs
HDMI x1 - includes audio (see below) Component video x1 Composite video (Zone 2) x1
Audio Inputs
HDMI x5 Coaxial Digital x4 Optical Digital x2 Line inputs (RCA/Phono) x6 Multichannel (8x RCA/Phono) x1 Front line in/digital optical x1 (3.5mm jack) USB x1 Ethernet x1
RS232 control input x1 iPod control port (for irDock) 12V trigger x2 (Zone 1 & 2, 12V, 100mA) IR inputs x2 (Zone 1 & 2)
Supported Audio Decoding / Processing
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Dolby Volume DTS-HD Master Audio DTS, DTS96/24 DTS-ES (matrix & discrete) Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, Music, Game Dolby Pro Logic DTS Neo:6 Cinema, Music
Supported USB/Ethernet Audio Formats
MP3 WMA FLAC AAC with DRM10 support
Analogue Inputs
Input sensitivity 1V-4V (user adjustable) Input impedance 47Kohm Signal to noise ratio (CCIR, 65W) -100dB Power Amplifier (20Hz-20kHz at 0.1% THD)
Output power 130W p/c (2 channels driven) Output power 90W p/c (7 channels driven) THD at 3dB below max power < 0.02% Residual noise & hum < 0.3mV
Pre-amplifier Output
Maximum level 6V RMS Output impedance <50ohm THD+N (20Hz-20kHz) -100dB
Analogue Video
Component video input signal/noise 85dB Composite video input signal/noise 70dB
Headphones Output
Max output level 4V p-p Output impedance <5ohm
Power Consupmtion
Maximum 1.5KW Idle (typical) 100W Standby <0.5W
Supplied Accessories
CR102 Eight page backlit learning remote Setup microphone Owners manual Power cord DAB/FM/AM Radio antennas
I got my AVR400 from Hifi Gear recently and I'm blown away with it's performance on both music and movies - so much better than what I have before (Denon AVR2809). Recommended especially if your 2 channel performance is important. (Posted on 22/06/2011)