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

[aces high]

When I saw this thread I thought you were going to be announcing that were the first owner on the site.

[BigAl87]

Originally Posted by aces high

When I saw this thread I thought you were going to be announcing that were the first owner on the site.

Hehe, i am planning on buying one quite shorthly October was the goal but now looks like september is realistic for me.

[Almadacr]

Hey Olivier for how much this thing goes ???? I know that in our Belle Province this will be expensive .

Also is there any connectivity for ipods or Apple products or any other related apps for phones ??? i see in the back the irDock

I can see that the 3.5mm jack in the front can be used to connect some ipods or mp3 players . The USB in the back will do the same ???

Edit : i just say for the USB

[callas01]

Originally Posted by aces high

When I saw this thread I thought you were going to be announcing that were the first owner on the site.

thats exactly what i thought too. I was like uh-oh, here we go oliver is gonna be raving about this one.

by the way, are you going to buy the black or silver colored 400??

[BigAl87]

Originally Posted by callas01

thats exactly what i thought too. I was like uh-oh, here we go oliver is gonna be raving about this one.

by the way, are you going to buy the black or silver colored 400??

I am Thinking Black If I want to match the Naim Ia later but I like the class of the Silver one, I don't know to be honest. What would you do?

[BigAl87]

Originally Posted by Almadacr

Hey Olivier for how much this thing goes ???? I know that in our Belle Province this will be expensive .

Also is there any connectivity for ipods or Apple products or any other related apps for phones ??? i see in the back the irDock

I can see that the 3.5mm jack in the front can be used to connect some ipods or mp3 players . The USB in the back will do the same ???

Edit : i just say for the USB

The MSRP is up there Almadacr. 2595 CND. Le port USB will allow you to connect any MP3 device and also support Ipod connectivity and also reads AAC format. Good news is it als has a network jack which brings this thing far beyond connecting your I pod dock. You connect it to your network and you can store all you Itune AAC files on a NAS device and it's accessible at any time from your receiver.

[callas01]

Originally Posted by BigAl87

I am Thinking Black If I want to match the Naim Ia later but I like the class of the Silver one, I don't know to be honest. What would you do?

silver!

[BigAl87]

Originally Posted by callas01

silver!

You see great minds think alike, no matter what now when I get the Naim Ia for 2 channel I'll set it up in a seperate room which is why I will keep the DAC.

I will go for silver in this case.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Very nice Olivier! Should I be offering you early congratulations?

[BigAl87]

Originally Posted by John72953

Very nice Olivier! Should I be offering you early congratulations?

I think you should , I can't wait to hear the end result, should be quite msical for 2 channels too. next I am thinking Lynks or TT Rega RP1.

[callas01]

Originally Posted by BigAl87

I think you should , I can't wait to hear the end result, should be quite msical for 2 channels too. next I am thinking Lynks or TT Rega RP1.

when is this happening??

[BigAl87]

Originally Posted by callas01

when is this happening??

Well the Lynks in December and the TT maybe in February.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Sweet! I say go for the Rega first..but then I guess you would have suspected I'd say that!. Besides you're already set for surrounds, so the LYNKs can wait!

[BigAl87]

Originally Posted by John72953

Sweet! I say go for the Rega first..but then I guess you would have suspected I'd say that!. Besides you're already set for surrounds, so the LYNKs can wait!

You have a point John

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by BigAl87

You have a point John

SOLD!

[BigAl87]

Originally Posted by BigAl87

The MSRP is up there Almadacr. 2595 CND. Le port USB will allow you to connect any MP3 device and also support Ipod connectivity and also reads AAC format. Good news is it als has a network jack which brings this thing far beyond connecting your I pod dock. You connect it to your network and you can store all you Itune AAC files on a NAS device and it's accessible at any time from your receiver.

Originally Posted by Almadacr

Hey Olivier for how much this thing goes ???? I know that in our Belle Province this will be expensive .

Also is there any connectivity for ipods or Apple products or any other related apps for phones ??? i see in the back the irDock

I can see that the 3.5mm jack in the front can be used to connect some ipods or mp3 players . The USB in the back will do the same ???

Edit : i just say for the USB

Actually there is an i-Pod dock connector on it if you read all the detailed specs.

[lojack1976]

HERE's a review that whathifi.com put up not too long ago for those who are interested.

[BigAl87]

Originally Posted by lojack1976

HERE's a review that whathifi.com put up not too long ago for those who are interested.

Thnaks jack for the review, not the best i have seen on this receiver but all in all this is for the guy who relly enjoys 2 channels as well as HT, amazing performer in 2 channels but the ARC of Anthem MRX 700 has the edge on the Arcam room correction.

I am sure thesee guys are being picky when a receiver reaqches a price tag of 2500$ but with my Totems I thinbk this he right way to go.

[lojack1976]

Hometheater.com review is up now...HERE.