Arcam AVR31 vs Denon AVR-A1H

Here we are comparing Arcam AVR31 to Denon AVR-A1H to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Arcam AVR31 has 7 channel and the Denon AVR-A1H has 15 channel amplifiers with Arcam AVR31's being less powerful.

Arcam AVR31	Denon AVR-A1H
Arcam AVR31 was introduced in 2022 and represents a current flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 15.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video signal.	Denon AVR-A1H was introduced in 2022 and represents a current flagship model of a manufacturer. It is equipped with 15 channel amplifier with 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 15.4 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro and Auro-3D, passes 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz and upscales up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.

We evaluated Arcam AVR31 and Denon AVR-A1H and gave them scores of 93 and 96 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Arcam AVR31 over Denon AVR-A1H.

	Arcam AVR31	vs	Denon AVR-A1H
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD, MQA	vs	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
Chromecast Built-In		vs
More Optical Outputs	1	vs
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	4	vs	2
More RCA Line Inputs	7 (1 front)	vs	5
More RCA Line Outputs	1	vs
Display	Large front-panel LCD display	vs	2 lines FLD
Digital Radio	DAB/DAB+	vs
Universal Power Supply	AC 110-120 V or 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz via switch	vs	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Bigger Power Supply	1500 W	vs	1100 W
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	93 dB (normal) 110 dB (stereo direct)	vs	102 dB

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-A1H over Arcam AVR31.

	Arcam AVR31	vs	Denon AVR-A1H
More Channels	7.2	vs	15.4
Higher Power Output	120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	vs	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Bi-amp capability		vs	7-ch (assignable)
Dolby Atmos Music		vs
Dolby Digital EX		vs
DTS:X	Pro up to 9.1.6 with external amp	vs	Pro up to 7.1.8 or 9.1.6
Music Playback via USB		vs	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
DSD via USB		vs	2-ch Input
Audyssey Dynamic EQ		vs
Audyssey Dynamic Volume		vs
Audyssey LFC		vs
Audyssey Sub EQ HT		vs
Dynamic HDR		vs
QFT		vs
Works with Amazon Alexa		vs
USB DC Out Port		vs	5 V, 1.5 A
XLR Line Inputs		vs	1
Phono Input		vs
More RCA Pre-Outs	15.2	vs	17.4
XLR Pre-outs		vs	4 subwoofers
Front A/V Inputs	AUX (3.5 mm Audio)	vs	USB
More Zones	2	vs	3
More Powered Zones	2	vs	2 and 3
Analog Tuner	FM with RDS	vs	FM/AM
Deezer		vs
Napster		vs
SiriusXM		vs
More Speaker Terminals	7	vs	17
More Large Speaker Terminals	7	vs	17
Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	120 W (0.02% THD)	vs	150 W (0.05% THD)

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

STRENGTHS	Arcam AVR31	Denon AVR-A1H
High Power Output	120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Channel Processing	15.2	15.4
Dolby Atmos	up to 9.1.6 with external amp	up to 7.1.8 or 9.1.6
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
DTS:X	Pro up to 9.1.6 with external amp	Pro up to 7.1.8 or 9.1.6
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer	13.1-ch (Built-In)	13.1-ch (Built-In)
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Dirac Live™	Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and Dirac Live (upgrade)
HDR10
HDR10+
Dolby Vision
HDMI Version	2.1	2.1
eARC
New HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
VRR
8K Passthrough	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	aptX HD	SBC
Google Assistant
Many HDMI Inputs	7	7
Many HDMI Outputs	3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)	3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)
Many 8K Inputs	7	7
USB Input	for factory service	1 Front for USB memory
RCA Pre-Outs	15.2	17.4
Ethernet
Analog Tuner	FM with RDS	FM/AM
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
New Bluetooth Version	5․0	5․0

WEAKNESSES	Arcam AVR31	Denon AVR-A1H
No Composite Video Inputs

Arcam AVR31	Denon AVR-A1H
7 channel Class G Amplifier: Arcam AVR31 features 7 channel power amplifier with Class G design. It is rated at 120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.	15 channel Monolithic Amplifier: Denon AVR-A1H features 15 channel power amplifier with Monolithic design. It is rated at 150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.

• Toroidal Transformer: Arcam AVR31 has a toroidal transformer which in general costs several times more than a regular C-core transformer and radiates less electromagnetic noise outside its donut shaped core.

AMPLIFIER	Arcam AVR31	Denon AVR-A1H
Channels	7.2	15.4
Power Output	120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design	Class G	Monolithic
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability		7-ch (assignable)

Arcam AVR31's and Denon AVR-A1H's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

• Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
Arcam AVR31: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier and 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier and 5.2.6, 7.2.4, 9.2.2 with addition of external 4 channel amplifier and 7.2.6, 9.2.4 with addition of external 6 channel amplifier and 9.2.6 with addition of external 8 channel amplifier.
Denon AVR-A1H: 5.4.2, 5.4.4, 5.4.6, 5.4.8, 7.4.2, 7.4.4, 7.4.6, 7.4.8, 9.4.2, 9.4.4, 9.4.6 with internal amplifier.
• DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
Arcam AVR31: This model supports DTS:X but not DTS:X Pro. Since DTS:X is limited with 11 channel processing some of the speaker configurations for Dolby Atmos are not supported here. The supported configurations are 5.2.2 with internal amplifier and 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier and 5.2.6, 7.2.4, 9.2.2 with addition of external 4 channel amplifier.
Denon AVR-A1H: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.4.2, 5.4.4, 5.4.6, 5.4.8, 7.4.2, 7.4.4, 7.4.6, 7.4.8, 9.4.2, 9.4.4, 9.4.6 with internal amplifier.
• Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
Arcam AVR31: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier and 9.2 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
Denon AVR-A1H: 5.4, 7.4, 9.4 with internal amplifier.
• Front Wide Channel support: With the presence of two front wide speakers you can enhance the front surround stage. The following speaker configurations are available for front wide channels:
Arcam AVR31: 9.2, 9.2.2, 9.2.4, 9.2.6.
Denon AVR-A1H: 9.4, 9.4.2, 9.4.4, 9.4.6.
• Bi-Amp: Arcam AVR31 is able to bi-amp up to 2 and Denon AVR-A1H is able to bi-amp up to 7 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

Dolby Atmos

Arcam AVR31 and Denon AVR-A1H support Dolby Atmos.

• Dolby Surround Upmixer: Both models support Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.
• Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Both models support Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization which is a digital signal processing solution that leverages Dolby's deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from the listener-level speakers.

DTS:X

Arcam AVR31 and Denon AVR-A1H support DTS:X.

• DTS:X Pro: Denon AVR-A1H supports DTS:X Pro which is an upgraded version of DTS:X and is no longer limited with 11 channel processing.
• DTS Neural:X: Both models feature DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
• DTS Virtual:X: Both models feature DTS Virtual:X which bridges the gap between DTS:X codec and the reality of so many consumers' homes, allowing you to enjoy multi-dimensional sound regardless of room size, layout, or speaker configuration. If you have a limited speaker setup you will miss a full immersive potential of your entertainment system. DTS Virtual:X adds height and surround audio effect to your system without adding height speakers. It works with multiple configurations and delivers immersive sound experience out of 5.1 or even 2.1 speaker layouts.
• DTS Dialog Control: Both models have DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.

Auro-3D

Arcam AVR31 and Denon AVR-A1H support Auro-3D.

• Auro-Matic upmixer: Auro-Matic upmixer takes non Auro-3D sound and upmixes to the current speaker configuration.

IMAX Enhanced

Arcam AVR31 and Denon AVR-A1H are IMAX Enhanced certified. To qualify for IMAX Enhanced certification, 4K HDR televisions, projectors, sound bars, a/v receivers, loudspeakers, powered subwoofers and other premium home entertainment devices must meet carefully prescribed performance requirements established by IMAX, DTS and Hollywood's leading experts.

• What makes an IMAX Enhanced A/V receiver different from an A/V receiver with DTS:X technology? DTS:X technology is commonly found in most multi-channel A/V receivers on the market today. All IMAX Enhanced A/V receivers include DTS:X technology and deliver additional features, such as auto-sensing of IMAX Enhanced content, via IMAX Mode. IMAX Mode indicates that your A/V receiver supports fully immersive IMAX signature sound.

AUDIO DECODING	Arcam AVR31	Denon AVR-A1H
Dolby Atmos	up to 9.1.6 with external amp	up to 7.1.8 or 9.1.6
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital EX
DTS:X	Pro up to 9.1.6 with external amp	Pro up to 7.1.8 or 9.1.6
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer	13.1-ch (Built-In)	13.1-ch (Built-In)

Arcam AVR31 and Denon AVR-A1H come with 7 HDMI 2.1 inputs with 8K support. It has 3 outputs - 2 x 8K for MAIN and 1 x 4K for ZONE2.

• 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 video signal.
• 8K Upscaling on Denon AVR-A1H: It can upscale up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4 from HDMI sources.
• BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on both models).
• HDCP 2.3 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
• 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Arcam AVR31 supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma.

Denon AVR-A1H supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dynamic HDR and Hybrid Log-Gamma. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

Arcam AVR31 and Denon AVR-A1H support Audio Return Channel (ARC) which allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.

Gaming Features

Arcam AVR31 supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) Denon AVR-A1H supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) for lag-free and smooth gaming.

VIDEO FEATURES	Arcam AVR31	Denon AVR-A1H
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version	2.1	2.1
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4

TERMINALS	Arcam AVR31	Denon AVR-A1H
HDMI Inputs	7	7
HDMI Outputs	3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)	3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)
8K Inputs	7	7
USB Input	for factory service	1 Front for USB memory
USB DC Out Port		5 V, 1.5 A
Optical Inputs	2	2
Optical Outputs	1
Coaxial Inputs	4	2
RCA Line Inputs	7 (1 front)	5
RCA Line Outputs	1
XLR Line Inputs		1
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	15.2	17.4
XLR Pre-outs		4 subwoofers
Composite Video Inputs
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs
Component Video Outputs

GENERAL	Arcam AVR31	Denon AVR-A1H
Brand	Arcam	Denon
Series	HDA
Model	AVR31	AVR-A1H
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	All	USA
Release Year	2022	2022
Predecessor	Arcam AVR30	Denon AVR-X8500HA

AMPLIFIER	Arcam AVR31	Denon AVR-A1H
Channels	7.2	15.4
Power Output	120 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	150 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
Amplifier Design	Class G	Monolithic
Discrete Amplification
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Mono Block Power Amplifier Construction		L/R separated
Bi-amp Capability		7-ch (assignable)

AUDIO FEATURES	Arcam AVR31	Denon AVR-A1H
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine		Dual-core 1GHz DSP
DAC	Dual ESS 9026PRO
DAC Specs	192 kHz/24 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	15.2	15.4
D.D.S.C. HD Digital		32 bit
Alpha Processing		AL32 Processing Multichannel
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos	up to 9.1.6 with external amp	up to 7.1.8 or 9.1.6
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X	Pro up to 9.1.6 with external amp	Pro up to 7.1.8 or 9.1.6
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer	13.1-ch (Built-In)	13.1-ch (Built-In)
360 Reality Audio
MQA Decoding
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Network Audio Formats	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, DSD, MQA	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
Music Playback via USB		MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network	up to 192 kHz	up to 192 kHz
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB		Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB		2-ch Input
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
Jitter Reduction
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Enhancement
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Compressed Music Enhancer
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode	Stereo Direct, CD Direct
Pure Direct Mode
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Arcam AVR31	Denon AVR-A1H
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Dirac Live™	Audyssey MultEQ XT32 and Dirac Live (upgrade)
Audyssey App Support
Optimized Bass Redirection
Bass Sync

VIDEO FEATURES	Arcam AVR31	Denon AVR-A1H
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDMI Version	2.1	2.1
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
HDCP Version	2.3	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
DSC (Display Stream Compression)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4	up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling		up to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Arcam AVR31	Denon AVR-A1H
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	aptX HD	SBC
Bluetooth Headphone Transmission
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Apple Siri
Works with SonoS
HEOS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
AirPlay	AirPlay 2	AirPlay 2
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone and iPad	iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App	Arcam control app
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Arcam AVR31	Denon AVR-A1H
HDMI Inputs	7	7
HDMI Outputs	3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)	3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)
8K Inputs	7	7
USB Input	for factory service	1 Front for USB memory
USB DC Out Port		5 V, 1.5 A
Optical Inputs	2	2
Optical Outputs	1
Coaxial Inputs	4	2
RCA Line Inputs	7 (1 front)	5
RCA Line Outputs	1
XLR Line Inputs		1
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	15.2	17.4
XLR Pre-outs		4 subwoofers
Composite Video Inputs
Composite Video Outputs
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	AUX (3.5 mm Audio)	USB
Speaker A/B		assignable
Headphone Out	3.5 mm (1/8")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord

ZONES	Arcam AVR31	Denon AVR-A1H
Number of Zones	2	3
Powered Zones	2	2 and 3
Zone 2 Outs	HDMI, Pre Out	HDMI, Pre Out
Zone 3 Outs		Pre Out
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	2	2
Remote (IR) Input/Output	2 / 0	1 / 1

MISCELLANEOUS	Arcam AVR31	Denon AVR-A1H
On-Screen Display		Advanced Graphic User Interface
GUI Languages		3
Web Control
IP Control
Control4 SDDP
PreAmp Mode
Display	Large front-panel LCD display	2 lines FLD
Remote Controller		RC-1250
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display		/ /
Denon Link HD
Setup Assistant
Quick Select plus / Quick Select		/

RADIO	Arcam AVR31	Denon AVR-A1H
Analog Tuner	FM with RDS	FM/AM
Presets	50
Digital Radio	DAB/DAB+
Internet Radio	TuneIn	TuneIn
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Arcam AVR31	Denon AVR-A1H
Front Panel		Metal
Speaker Terminals	7	17
Large Speaker Terminals	7	17
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
High Grade Audio Components
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Arcam AVR31	Denon AVR-A1H
Power Supply	AC 110-120 V or 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz via switch	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Toroidal Transformer
Power Consumption	1500 W	1100 W
No Sound Power		ECO On/Off: 80 W/160 W
Standby Power	0.5 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power off

PHYSICAL	Arcam AVR31	Denon AVR-A1H
Dimensions (W x H x D)	433 mm x 171 mm x 425 mm 17.06" x 6.69" x 18.56"	434 mm x 195 mm x 493 mm (with antenna: 434 mm x 259 mm x 498 mm) 17.1" x 7.7" x 19.4" (with antenna up: 17.1" x 10.2" x 19.6")
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)
Weight	18.1 kg (39.9 lbs)	32.0 kg (70.5 lbs)
Weight of Package	21.4 kg	38.0 kg (80 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS	Arcam AVR31	Denon AVR-A1H
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	120 W (0.02% THD)	150 W (0.05% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)	140 W (0.2% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)		190 W (0.7% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)		260 W (10% THD)
Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)		210 W (1% THD)
Power Output (4 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel Driven)	200 W (0.2% THD)
Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)	220 W (0.2% THD)
Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive	100 W (7 channels driven, 1kHz, 8 Ω, 0.2% THD) 180 W (7 channels driven, 1kHz, 4 Ω, 0.2% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)		280 W x 2-channel
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)		170 W x 2-channel
THD (Digital)		0.002% (1 kHz, at 0 dB)
Analog Distortion		0.005% (20 Hz-20 kHz, Direct mode)
Phono Distortion		0.03% (1 kHz, 3 V)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	1V, 2V, 4V (user adjustable)/47 kΩ	RCA: 200 mV XLR: 400 mV
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)		2.5 mV
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)	4.5 Vrms
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	1 Vrms/560 Ω
Rated Lineout Level and Impedance		RCA: 1.2 V XLR: 2.4 V
Rated Output digital		2 V (at 0 dB playback)
Maximum Preout Level and Impedance	5 Vrms/560 Ω
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance	5 Vrms/100 Ω
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	93 dB (normal) 110 dB (stereo direct)	102 dB
S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)		74 dB
S/N Ratio (digital)		110 dB
Dynamic Range (digital)		110 dB
Phono RIAA Deviation		±1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	±0.1 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)	+1/-3 dB (10 Hz to 100 kHz, Direct mode)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)	0.15 mV
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
DSD Sampling Rates via USB		5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Ethernet Standard		100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard	IEEE 802.11 ac	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz	5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth Version	5․0	5․0
Bluetooth Frequency		2.4 GHz
USB Terminal		USB2.0 5V, 1 A
FM Frequency		87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)		Mono: 2.8 µV (20.2 dBf)
FM Effective Sensitivity		1.2 µV (12.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio		Mono/Stereo: 70 dB/67 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)		Mono/Stereo: 0.7%/1.0%
AM Frequency		520 kHz - 1710 kHz
AM Effective Sensitivity		18 µV
Warranty	5 Years	5 Years

* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted