ARCAM AVR5: Class AB AV receiver with 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos decoding, streaming and Dirac Ready

The ARCAM AVR5 is a high‑performance AV receiver designed for listeners who want a serious step up in home cinema sound without sacrificing musicality. With a distinctly hi‑fi approach to multi‑channel audio, the AVR5 combines Class AB amplification (7 channels) with advanced decoding and built‑in streaming, making it a complete solution that can grow with your system.

At its core, the AVR5 delivers 7.1.4 decoding for immersive formats, supporting Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro‑3D. This enables height‑channel setups for a more enveloping soundstage, improved placement and greater realism in movies, series and gaming. For long‑term system building, the AVR5 is a strong foundation: it amplifies 7 channels, while its processing and design aim for cleaner, more controlled performance than many mainstream receivers.

ARCAM highlights an “over engineered” power supply and transformer for real‑world power delivery with low noise and strong dynamic stability. The Class AB amplifier stage is based on ARCAM’s stereo amplifier designs, helping deliver a more natural, musical presentation—especially valuable if you also listen to stereo music through your AV system.

Digital‑to‑analogue conversion is handled by dual ESS 9026PRO DACs with ESS reference voltage regulators. For connectivity, the AVR5 offers 7 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs, eARC compatibility and 4K (UHD) support, with HDMI 2.0b and HDCP 2.2. Streaming is built‑in via Apple AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast, Bluetooth aptX HD, Spotify Connect and TIDAL Connect, plus MQA support and Roon Ready certification.

For calibration, the AVR5 is Dirac Ready, prepared to run Dirac Live (additional license). It’s one of the most effective ways to improve speaker/sub integration in real rooms, with clear gains in clarity, staging and bass control.

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Technical specifications (specs) — ARCAM AVR5

Buy with specialist support in Viseu

At MestresDaMúsica in Viseu, we’ll help you choose speakers, subwoofer and the ideal layout for the ARCAM AVR5, and get the most out of calibration (Dirac Live) for a more balanced final result. If you want an ARCAM Portugal AV receiver with real musicality and serious cinema performance, the AVR5 is a very safe choice.

Source (manufacturer): ARCAM AVR5 (official site) | Dirac Live (license)