ARCAM 16-Channel Network Integrated AV Amplifier - ARCAVA25BLKAM

- Nine channels of high power ARCAM Class AB Amplification.
- Dolby Atmos - Bring even the smallest details to life with sound that moves in all directions.
- DTS:X and IMAX Enhanced, place sound where it would occur naturally in space, creating the most lifelike, multi-dimensional audio experience ever.
- AURO-3D A revolutionary way of delivering audio that wraps you in a cocoon of life-like sound.
- Dirac Live Room Correction for exceptional, calibrated audio in any room - upgrade with Dirac Live Bass Control and Dirac Live Active Room Treatment
- Back-lit, Bluetooth remote control for continuous out-of-sight control
- Works with the new ARCAM Radia AV Control app for setup, control, Internet Radio, Podcasts and UPnP playback from iOS, Android and Windows devices and PCs.
- Works with Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and Qobuz Connect, with direct connection from lossless music services
- Roon Ready
- Supports Apple Airplay and Google Cast
- Bluetooth with Snapdragon Sound and Auracast for the best wireless sound with the most convenience
- Large High-resolution display for clearly visible status and metadata from the comfort of your main listening position
Step into a world where every note and every scene is delivered with uncompromising precision and emotional depth. The AVA25 isn’t just an amplifier—it’s the culmination of nearly 50 years of ARCAM’s mastery in sound design, created for those who demand nothing less than excellence.
Expertly engineered in Cambridge, UK, the AVA25 builds on our heritage with advanced Class AB amplification, developed in-house to deliver a richer, more musical performance. This is how we achieve sound that feels alive—rich, detailed, and effortlessly immersive.
With nine channels of powerful amplification, the AVA25 effortlessly drives immersive setups like 7.1.2 or 5.1.4, and offers expansion to 16 total channels with additional subwoofers, height, or surround speakers. Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced and AURO-3D transport you with a cinematic experience, while Dirac Live room correction ensures flawless detail tailored to your space.
At ARCAM, sound quality isn’t just a promise—it’s our obsession. The AVA25 is the result of rigorous testing and listening sessions to award it the ARCAM name.
And with a vibrant 6.5" colour display, intuitive on-screen menus, and the new Radia App, setup and streaming are effortless.
| General | |
|---|---|
| Mains voltage (V/Hz): | 100–120V or 220–240V, 50–60Hz |
| Max Power consumption: | 900W |
| Max Thermal dissipation: | 3070 BTU/hour |
| Idle Power consumption: | 87W |
| Idle Thermal dissipation: | 300 BTU/hour |
| Standby Power consumption (Default/Low Power): | 2W/0.4W |
| Dimensions W x D (including speaker terminals) x H (including feet): | W432 x D459.1 x H170mm |
| Weight (net): | 21.5kg |
| Weight (packed): | 28.2kg |
| Supplied accessories: | Region Specific Power Cord(s) Rear panel cowl Remote control with 2 x AAA batteries Measurement Microphone 5m USB Cable Quick Start Guide Important Safety Instructions |
| Preamplifier Outputs | |
| Number of Outputs RCA/XLR: | 16/0 |
| Single-ended (RCA) peak output level per channel: | 2V RMS |
| THD+N (20 Hz to 20 kHz): | –100dB |
| Digital Inputs | |
| Number of inputs (Coaxial/Toslink): | 2/2 |
| Coaxial (RCA): | 192, 176.4, 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1 |
| Optical (Toslink): | 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1 |
| Bit depths (bit) (Coaxial/Toslink): | 24, 16 |
| Frequency response: | 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB |
| Signal/noise ratio (A-wtd, ref. 50W, 0dBFS): | 100dB |
| HDMI | |
| Inputs/Outputs: | 7/3 (Zone 1 outputs = 2, Zone 2 outputs = 1) |
| HDMI/HDCP Versions: | 2.1a/2.3 |
| Resolution support (resolution/framerate): | Up to 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz |
| Supported Dynamic Range Profiles: | HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Gaming, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Supported HDMI features: | Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), CEC, eARC/ARC (Zone 1, Output 1) On Screen Display |
| Amplification | |
| Amplifier Channels: | 9, Class AB |
| Decoding / Encoding | |
| Maximum Channel Count: | 16 |
| Reassignable Channels: | Front, Surround Back, Height Channels |
| Supported Decoding and Encoding: | Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualisation, Dolby Surround |
| DTS: | X, DTS HD Master, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X MPEG H IMAX Enhanced AURO-3D, AURO-2D |
| STREAMING | |
| Works with (apps): | ARCAM Radia AV Control, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon (Ready) |
| Works with (services): | Apple Airplay, Google Cast, Internet Radio, Podcasts, UPnP |
| Supported Hi-res media: | FLAC, WAV (LPCM), AAC, ALAC, AIFF, MP3, OGG Gapless Playback Supported |
| Supported Hi-res Bit depth: | 16, 24 |
| Supported samples rates (kHz): | Up to 192 kHz |
| Frequency response: | 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.05dB |
| Analogue Inputs | |
| Number of inputs: | 3 (RCA pairs) |
| Signal/noise ratio (A-wtd, ref. 50W, 1V input): | 100dB |
| Frequency response: | 20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB |
| Continuous power output (0.5% THD) | |
| 8Ω, 20Hz - 20kHz, 2 channels driven: | 120W |
| 4Ω, 1kHz, 2 channels driven: | 160W |
| 8Ω, 1kHz, 7 channels driven: | 90W |
| 4Ω, 1kHz, 7 channels driven: | 100W |
| Harmonic distortion @80% power, 8Ω at 1kHz: | 0.005% |
| Wireless Specifications | |
| Bluetooth Version: | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles: | A2DP Sink/Source, AVRCP, Snapdragon Sound, AAC, LE Audio, Auracast, GATT, VCP, MCP, BAP, CAP |
| Bluetooth Transmitter Frequency Range and Power: | 2,402 MHz to 2,480 MHz |
| Wi-Fi Network: | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz) |
| 2.4G Wi-Fi Transmitter Frequency Range and Power: | 2.400 GHz to 2.4835 GHz < Max 17.4dBm |
| 5G Wi-Fi Transmitter Frequency Range and Power: | 5.15-5.35GHz, 5.47-5.725GHz, 5.725-5.875GHz, < Max 19.26dBm |