Decoding surround sound has come a long way from where it used to be. The AVR21 supports decoding of 16 channels of surround sound for formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and AURO-3D.
Features:
- 7-channel amplifier
- 110 watts per channel at 8 ohms (20–20,000 Hz) with 0.02% THD at 2 channels
- Dolby® and DTS surround sound decoding
- Supports Dolby Atmos or DTS:X setup up to 9.1.6 with additional power amplifiers
- Dirac Live room correction adapts sound to your room's acoustics (microphone included)
- Dual audiophile ESS 9026PRO digital-to-analog converters for ultra-clean sound from stereo and surround sound sources.
You can set up a pretty large surround sound system using just the seven built-in channels of the receiver. You can also take advantage of the numerous preamplifier outputs on the back panel and use a separate amplifier to power an 11.2-channel system. In any case, this receiver accurately reproduces every nuance of a movie soundtrack, from thunder overhead to explosions behind and action unfolding on the screen.
Audiophile-Level Home Theater Sound
Arcam is well-known in the industry for producing carefully crafted audiophile-class components. Their new AVR21 is a fantastic example of the thoughtfulness and precision they put into their equipment. This titan among home theaters can accurately reproduce soundtracks of movies and songs thanks to its advanced processing. And it has plenty of HDMI inputs with 8K support for connecting the latest audio/video sources.
Clean Power for All Occasions
The AVR21 features a powerful class AB amplifier that outputs 110 watts per channel. This is enough to drive most bookshelf and floor-standing speakers. It starts with a high-tech toroidal power supply that helps reduce noise before it even reaches the amplifier stage. Arcam's audiophile-approved amplifier design provides extremely low noise levels and a high signal-to-noise ratio. In the real world, these specs on paper deliver excellent performance and optimal clarity.
The convenient front panel screen on the AVR21 displays track information and album covers.
Streamlining Album Playback
This receiver offers multiple connectivity options to play your favorite music. It supports streaming via Apple AirPlay 2, Google Chromecast, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, and TIDAL Connect. It also supports UPnP (Universal Plug and Play), allowing you to access high-resolution files stored on your home network. You can select streaming sources through the free MusicLife app (available for Android and iOS). The app also lets you use your phone as a Wi-Fi remote control.
Best-in-Class Room Correction with Dirac
Dirac Live is one of the best room correction systems in the industry. Use the included microphone and run the Dirac software on your laptop to take precise sound measurements in your room. Once the software completes the test, it creates an individual equalizer correction curve for all your speakers, designed to overcome the specific acoustic characteristics of your room. Using Dirac allows your speakers to unleash their full sound potential.
Package includes:
- Receiver
- Remote control
- Power cable
- USB cable
- Calibration microphone
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas
- Manual
