Arcam AVR21

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    Highlights

    • 7.2 Channels
    • 15.2 Channel Processing
    • 110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
    • HDMI 2.1
    • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro 3D
    • HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
    • 8K Passthrough
    • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

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    Specifications

    GENERAL
    BrandArcam
    SeriesHDA
    ModelAVR21
    TypeA/V Receiver
    CountryAll
    Release Year2022
    PredecessorArcam AVR20
    AMPLIFIER
    Channels7.2
    Power Output110 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
    Front Wide Channel Support
    Amplifier DesignClass A/B
    THX™ Certification
    Continuous 6 Ω Rated
    Certified 4 Ω Performance
    Bi-amp Capability
    AUDIO FEATURES
    DACDual ESS 9026PRO
    DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit
    Maximum Channel Processing15.2
    Dolby Atmos up to 9.1.6 with external amp
    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
    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
    IMAX Enhanced
    Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer 13.1-ch (Built-In)
    MQA Decoding
    PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
    Network Audio FormatsMP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, MQA
    Music Playback via USB
    High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network up to 192 kHz
    Gapless Playback
    DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
    DSD via USB
    DSD to PCM Converter
    USB DAC
    DTS Dialogue Control
    Dialog normalization
    Dialogue Lift
    Audyssey Dynamic EQ
    Audyssey Dynamic Volume
    Audyssey LFC
    Audyssey Sub EQ HT
    Audyssey DSX
    Direct Mode Stereo Direct, CD Direct
    Independent Subwoofer Outputs
    CALIBRATION
    Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Dirac Live™
    VIDEO FEATURES
    HDR10
    HDR10+
    Dynamic HDR
    BT.2020 color space
    Dolby Vision
    HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
    HDMI Version2.1
    Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
    HDCP Version2.3
    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 Passthroughup to 8K 50/60Hz and 4K 100/120Hz 4:4:4
    CONNECTIVITY
    Wi-Fi
    Bluetooth aptX HD
    Works with Amazon Alexa
    Google Assistant
    Chromecast Built-In
    Apple Siri
    Works with SonoS
    DTS Play-Fi
    AirPlay AirPlay 2
    Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone and iPad
    Remote App Arcam control app
    TERMINALS
    HDMI Inputs7
    HDMI Outputs3 (2 x 8K for MAIN, 1 x 4K for ZONE2)
    8K Inputs7
    USB Input for factory service
    USB DC Out Port
    Optical Inputs2
    Optical Outputs1
    Coaxial Inputs4
    RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)
    RCA Line Outputs1
    XLR Line Inputs
    Phono Input
    Multi-Channel Input
    RCA Pre-Outs15.2
    XLR Pre-outs
    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 InputsAUX (3.5 mm Audio)
    Headphone Out3.5 mm (1/8")
    Detachable Power Cord
    ZONES
    Number of Zones2
    Powered Zones 2
    Zone 2 OutsHDMI, Pre Out
    RS-232C Interface
    +12V Trigger Output2
    Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 0
    MISCELLANEOUS
    IP Control
    PreAmp Mode
    DisplayLarge front-panel LCD display
    RADIO
    Analog Tuner FM with RDS
    Presets50
    Digital Radio DAB/DAB+
    Internet Radio TuneIn
    Pandora
    Spotify
    Tidal
    Deezer
    Napster
    SiriusXM
    CONSTRUCTION
    Speaker Terminals7
    Large Speaker Terminals7
    POWER
    Power SupplyAC 110-120 V or 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz via switch
    Toroidal Transformer
    Power Consumption1500 W
    Standby Power0.5 W
    PHYSICAL
    Dimensions (W x H x D)433 mm x 171 mm x 425 mm
    17.06" x 6.69" x 18.56"
    Weight16.6 kg (36.4 lbs)
    Weight of Package19.9 kg
    SPECIFICATIONS
    Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)110 W (0.02% THD)
    Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)125 W (0.2% THD)
    Power Output (4 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel Driven)175 W (0.2% THD)
    Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)190 W (0.2% THD)
    Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive90 W (7 channels driven, 1kHz, 8 Ω, 0.2% THD)
    110 W (7 channels driven, 1kHz, 4 Ω, 0.2% THD)
    Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)1V, 2V, 4V (user adjustable)/47 kΩ
    Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)4.5 Vrms
    Rated Preout Level and Impedance1 Vrms/560 Ω
    Maximum Preout Level and Impedance5 Vrms/560 Ω
    Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance5 Vrms/100 Ω
    S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)93 dB (normal)
    110 dB (stereo direct)
    Frequency Response (Analog In)±0.2 dB (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
    Residual noise (IHF-A Network)0.15 mV
    DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz
    Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 ac
    Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
    Bluetooth Version5․0
    Warranty5 Years

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

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