ARCAM Radia AVP45 16-Channel AV Processor - Ultimate Home Cinema Performance

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Key Features

• 16-channel high-resolution audio processor with balanced XLR outputs for all channels
• Complete immersive audio decoding: Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, and Auro-3D processing
• Matrix Channel Assignment providing complete configuration freedom across all 16 channels
• Dirac Live room correction for acoustically optimised performance tailored to your space
• High-performance DAC architecture from ARCAM's flagship stereo hi-fi systems
• Vibrant 6.5-inch high-resolution colour display clearly visible from your main listening position
• Comprehensive streaming support: Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, and Roon Ready

Engineered for the Ultimate Home Theatre Experience

For those who demand the biggest and best in home cinema, the ARCAM Radia AVP45 represents the definitive hub for uncompromised performance. This is not simply an AV processor—it's the command centre for the most dynamic and flexible home theatre systems imaginable. Engineered in Cambridge, UK, and drawing upon decades of British audio excellence, the AVP45 delivers 16 channels of immersive audio decoding and processing, powered by the same high-performance DAC architecture found in ARCAM's flagship stereo hi-fi systems.

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Uncompromising Technical Performance

Every detail, every nuance, every cinematic moment is reproduced with breathtaking clarity and precision. The AVP45 includes balanced audio outputs for all channels, ensuring pristine signal integrity when paired with external amplification. Combine it with the ARCAM PA9 Class G power amplifier for a system that sets the standard for power, control, and musicality in multi-channel audio reproduction.

The processor handles the latest high-resolution formats with ease: FLAC, WAV, MQA, DSD up to 128, and more—all at sample rates up to 192kHz and 24-bit depth. With a frequency response of 20Hz–20kHz ±0.05dB and signal-to-noise ratio of 100dB, the AVP45 delivers audiophile-grade performance across every channel.

Complete Configuration Flexibility

Flexibility lies at the core of the AVP45's design philosophy. With Matrix Channel Assignment, you have complete freedom to configure your system exactly as you envision—whether for cinematic blockbusters, immersive gaming, or live sport. Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, and Auro-3D processing guarantee a truly world-class experience, whilst Dirac Live room correction tailors the performance precisely to your space's unique acoustics.

The processor supports all reassignable channels across its 16-channel architecture, providing unprecedented flexibility for complex home theatre installations. Whether you're creating a dedicated cinema room or a versatile multi-purpose entertainment space, the AVP45 adapts to your exact requirements.

Cutting-Edge HDMI Connectivity

The AVP45 is comprehensively equipped for today's 8K video sources and tomorrow's requirements. With seven HDMI 2.1a inputs and dual outputs (plus an additional output for Zone 2), the processor supports resolution up to 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz. Advanced features include Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for gaming, whilst support for HDR, HDR10, HDR10+ Gaming, Dolby Vision, and HLG ensures stunning picture quality from any compatible source. Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) on Zone 1 Output 1 provides seamless integration with the latest smart televisions.

Comprehensive Streaming Integration

Modern connectivity meets traditional hi-fi excellence. The AVP45 works seamlessly with the new ARCAM Radia app for setup, control, internet radio, and podcasts. Streaming services integrate directly through Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Qobuz Connect, whilst Apple AirPlay and Google Cast provide additional wireless streaming options.

Bluetooth 5.4 with Snapdragon Sound and Auracast ensures high-quality wireless audio transmission, supporting AAC, LE Audio, and multiple connection profiles. For network playback, UPnP compatibility and Roon Ready certification provide access to your entire digital music library with bit-perfect accuracy.

Intuitive Control and Display

Control is effortless—because the experience should be as seamless as the sound. The large high-resolution 6.5-inch colour display presents status information and metadata with exceptional clarity, clearly visible from the comfort of your main listening position. The Bluetooth remote control allows continuous operation even when the processor is out of sight, whilst the ARCAM Radia app provides comprehensive setup and control from your mobile device.

The intuitive interface makes complex system configuration straightforward, putting professional-level room correction and channel assignment within reach of any enthusiast. On-screen display provides visual feedback during setup and source selection.

Cambridge Engineering Heritage

ARCAM's reputation for audio excellence stems from decades of British engineering expertise. Manufactured by Harman International in Cambridge, UK, the AVP45 benefits from the same rigorous engineering standards and attention to detail that have made ARCAM a benchmark in high-fidelity audio reproduction. The processor shares its high-performance DAC architecture with ARCAM's flagship stereo components, ensuring that music reproduction is every bit as refined as cinema sound.

This commitment to quality extends to environmental responsibility, with plastic-free packaging reflecting ARCAM's dedication to sustainable manufacturing practices.

Expert Recognition

"The ultimate processor for those who demand the biggest, boldest, and most brilliant home theatre experience." — ARCAM Engineering Team

The AVP45 represents the pinnacle of ARCAM's AV processor design, combining unprecedented channel count with the audio quality audiophiles expect from this prestigious British manufacturer.

Technical Specifications

Audio Processing:

• Maximum channel count: 16 (all channels reassignable)
• Decoding formats: Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, DTS:X, DTS HD Master, IMAX Enhanced, Auro-3D, MPEG-H
• Virtual height processing: Dolby Atmos Height Virtualisation, DTS Virtual:X
• Upmixing: Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X
• Room correction: Dirac Live

Digital Inputs:

• Coaxial: 2x RCA (up to 192kHz, 24-bit)
• Optical: 2x Toslink (up to 96kHz, 24-bit)
• Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.2dB
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 100dB (A-weighted)

Analogue Inputs:

• 3x RCA stereo pairs
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 100dB (A-weighted, reference 1V input)
• Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.2dB

Preamplifier Outputs:

• 16x balanced XLR outputs (5V RMS peak per channel)
• 16x single-ended RCA outputs (2V RMS peak per channel)
• THD+N (20Hz–20kHz): –100dB

HDMI Connectivity:

• Inputs: 7x HDMI 2.1a (HDCP 2.3)
• Outputs: 2x (Zone 1), 1x (Zone 2)
• Maximum resolution: 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz
• HDR formats: HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Gaming, Dolby Vision, HLG
• Gaming features: VRR, ALLM
• eARC/ARC support (Zone 1, Output 1)

Streaming Services:

• Apple AirPlay, Google Cast
• Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect
• Roon Ready
• Internet radio and podcasts via ARCAM Radia app
• UPnP network playback

Supported File Formats:

• Hi-res audio: FLAC, WAV (LPCM), MQA, ALAC, AIFF, DSD (up to DSD128)
• Standard formats: AAC, MP3, OGG, WMA
• Sample rates: Up to 192kHz
• Bit depths: 16-bit, 24-bit
• Gapless playback supported
• Streaming frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz ±0.05dB

Wireless Connectivity:

• Bluetooth 5.4 (A2DP Sink/Source, AVRCP)
• Snapdragon Sound, AAC, LE Audio, Auracast

Physical Specifications:

• Dimensions (W×D×H): 432 × 399 × 170mm
• Weight: 9.4kg (net), 15kg (packed)
• Power consumption: 50W maximum
• Mains voltage: 100-120V/220-240V, 50/60Hz
• Packaging: Plastic-free

The Definitive Choice for Premium Home Cinema

The ARCAM Radia AVP45 stands as the ultimate processor for those who refuse to compromise on home theatre performance. With 16 channels of high-resolution audio processing, balanced outputs throughout, comprehensive immersive audio decoding, and the acclaimed audio quality ARCAM is renowned for, the AVP45 delivers a truly world-class experience.

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