Arcam AVR380, Arcam AVR450 and Arcam AVR750 by Pixll
Morning all,
It seems to be that time of year when the manufacturers are about to bring out their new models in readiness for the winter months (I know we haven’t even reached summer yet! 🙂 Arcam are the latest company to meet Pixll to discuss their latest and newest AV Receivers and despite the well documented problems with the AVR 600 we have high hopes for the the three new models the Arcam AVR 380, AVR450 and AVR 750.
Arcam AVR 380 £1499
Arcam has a long established reputation for delivering AV receivers that offer extra sonic capabilities over mass market models. The AVR 380 has been desgined to deliver a truely special experience for all home cinema enthusiasts.
With the perfect power stage for modern “lifestyle” loudspeaker models the AVR380 delivers an impressive and yet musical soundwith a wide range of material and is equally at home with music as it is with movies.
The AVR380 already has an eye to the future with 4k “Ultra HD” and 3D video capability on board. Ultra HD video scaling means both standard and High def sources can be scaled to any resolution when needed too.
For cinema or media room installations the AVR380 can be easily controlled via ethernet, RS232, 12 v triggers and standard IR while audio can be streamed from network servers, internet radio or USB drives.
The AVR 380 is designed in the UK.
75WPC (all channels driven), 90WPC (stereo, 4 ohms)
7 x HDMI, 2 x HDMI Outputs
Network audio, USB (inc Ipod) playback, internet radio, FM Tuner
Available summer 2013
Arcam AVR 450 £2200
The AVR 450 has a very similar spec to the AVR 380 although it offers the user more power and a toroidal based power supply. It also affords more demanding home cinema applications better connectivity and flexibility.
90 WPC (all channels driven) 110 WPC (stereo, 8 ohms)
7 xHDMI In, 2x HDMI Out
Network Audio, USB (Inc iPod) playback, internet radio
Tuners for FM/DAB/DAB+ (in appropriate markets)
Available July 2013
Arcam AVR 750 £4000
Arcam are professing this model to be their “best ever stereo amp!” Not just their best ever AV amp! High praise indeed and a very confident claim! Will it live up to its billing-we will have to wait and see but this is a very important model for Arcam and needs to be a success. Pixll hopes it will be.
Arcam claim that the level of sound quality is far above competing receivers. The power amplifiers are perhaps the finest within any AV receiver. Power delivery is both clean and tight against a background noise level that is astoundingly low. The AVR 750 is comfortable driving any loudspeaker to exteremely high levels and delivers a sonic detail and emotional connection that quickly takes listeners to the very heart of the music.
4k (UHD) video compatible including upscaling
7 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI Outputs, 3 component inputs, 4 component inputs
Supported modes- Dolby True HD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS Master HD, DTS-ES6.1 discrete, DTS-ES 6.1 matrix, DTS 5.1
Power Consumption max 1.5KW, Power consumption in standby <0.5w
Weight- 16.7kg
Dimensions- 433 x425 x171
Class G power amplification
Free IOS control app
on board PSU for R series accessories
Speak to Pixll for more information or to pre order any of the new Arcam products. We are available on 0113 2509991 or e-mail info@pixll.co.uk
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