Official Arcam AVR400 Thread

[BigAl87]

I thought I would start this new thread as the 400 came out on the market not so long ago. Discuss your AVR400 toughts and issues here.

HT mag has released a review of this AVR as Aces High told me,
HT Mag Review
http://www.arcam.co.uk/products,fmj,...ers,AVR400.htm

MSRP $2495 US, $2595 CND



Here are the detailed specs.

Video Inputs
HDMI x5
Component video x3
S-Video x4
Composite video x4


Video Outputs
HDMI x1 - includes audio (see below)
Component video x1
Composite video (Zone 2) x1


Audio Inputs

HDMI x5
Coaxial Digital x4
Optical Digital x2
Line inputs (RCA/Phono) x6
Multichannel (8x RCA/Phono) x1
Front line in/digital optical x1 (3.5mm jack)
USB x1
Ethernet x1


Audio Outputs
HDMI x1 (including ARC - Audio Return Channel)
Pre-amp out (8x RCA/Phono) x1
Pre-amp out (Zone 2 RCA/Phono) x1
Headphones output (3.5mm jack) x1


Custom Install Connections
RS232 control input x1
iPod control port (for irDock)
12V trigger x2 (Zone 1 & 2, 12V, 100mA)
IR inputs x2 (Zone 1 & 2)


Supported Audio Decoding / Processing
Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital EX
Dolby Digital
Dolby Volume
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS, DTS96/24
DTS-ES (matrix & discrete)
Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie, Music, Game
Dolby Pro Logic
DTS Neo:6 Cinema, Music


Supported USB/Ethernet Audio Formats
MP3
WMA
FLAC
AAC with DRM10 support


Analogue Inputs
Input sensitivity 1V-4V (user adjustable)
Input impedance 47Kohm
Signal to noise ratio (CCIR, 65W) -100dB

Power Amplifier (20Hz-20kHz at 0.1% THD)

Output power 130W p/c (2 channels driven)
Output power 90W p/c (7 channels driven)
THD at 3dB below max power < 0.02%
Residual noise & hum < 0.3mV


Pre-amplifier Output
Maximum level 6V RMS
Output impedance <50ohm
THD+N (20Hz-20kHz) -100dB


Analogue Video
Component video input signal/noise 85dB
Composite video input signal/noise 70dB


Headphones Output
Max output level 4V p-p
Output impedance <5ohm


Power Consupmtion
Maximum 1.5KW
Idle (typical) 100W
Standby <0.5W


Supplied Accessories
CR102 Eight page backlit learning remote
Setup microphone
Owners manual
Power cord
DAB/FM/AM Radio antennas


Weights
15.5Kg (34.2lbs) net
20.0Kg (44.1lbs) packed


Dimensions
Width: 435mm (17.3”)
Depth: 425mm (16.7”)
Height: 172mm (6.7”)

Source: http://www.arcam.co.uk