The AVA35 AV receiver firmly holds the top spot in the Arcam Radia AV receiver lineup as the flagship model. It builds on the achievements of the AVA15 and AVA25, adding Class-G amplification, a more advanced DAC platform, matrix channel assignment, and the highest level of audio processing.
While the AVA15 focuses on affordable performance and the AVA25 combines power with musical refinement, the AVA35 is designed for uncompromising enthusiasts seeking maximum flexibility and sonic power in a single chassis. This AV receiver is designed not only to impress on paper but also to deliver deeply immersive and musically compelling sound in real-world situations.
At the heart of the Arcam AVA35 AV receiver is Arcam's proprietary Class G amplification, delivering 100 watts per channel into 8 ohms across nine channels. Class G technology combines the purity and low distortion of Class A with the efficiency and power handling needed for demanding multichannel playback. This technology enables the AVA35 to deliver effortless dynamics, exceptional control, and natural tonal balance, even at high volumes. The amplifier stage is supported by the advanced ESS Hyperstream IV DAC Pro DAC architecture, derived from Arcam's flagship stereo products.
Together, these elements ensure the reproduction of the finest musical detail, spatial nuances, and transients with exceptional clarity, realism, and coherence across all channels.
The Arcam AVA35 is designed to create a truly immersive sound field, supporting Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, and AURO 3D immersive audio formats. With processing for up to sixteen channels, the receiver enables complex speaker layouts, taking full advantage of height, surround, and ceiling effects. To ensure accurate reproduction of sound in real living spaces, the Arcam AVA35 includes Dirac Live room correction as standard. This powerful calibration system measures your room parameters and optimizes frequency response and timing for precise and balanced sound.
Additional options, such as Dirac Live Bass Control and Dirac Live Active Room Treatment, enable even greater precision, improving bass integration and consistency across listening positions for a truly reference-quality sound.
One of the distinctive features of the Arcam AVA35 AV receiver is its matrix channel assignment capability, providing exceptional system flexibility. This allows users to freely assign any of the amplified channels to any speaker position, allowing the system to be precisely tailored to individual preferences and room layout. For example, channels can be reassigned to support additional height or rear speakers while still using external amplification for the main channels. This adaptability makes the AVA35 ideal for growing systems and complex installations requiring customization.
Combined with extensive HDMI connectivity, multiple analog and digital inputs, and powerful preamp outputs, the AVA35 easily integrates into sophisticated, high-performance home theater systems.
The Arcam AVA35 offers a wide range of modern connectivity options designed to simplify everyday use and support high-quality sources. Built-in streaming includes Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and Qobuz Connect, allowing direct playback of popular music services. Bluetooth with Snapdragon Sound and Auracast technology ensures high-quality wireless listening and flexible data sharing. A large, high-resolution, color display provides clear system status and metadata from anywhere in the room.
Control is further enhanced with a Bluetooth remote control and the Arcam Radia app, which supports setup, configuration, internet radio, podcasts, and UPnP playback on iOS, Android, and Windows platforms. For those requiring even clearer channel separation, Arcam also offers the AVP45 processor and PA9 power amplifier. However, as an all-in-one solution, the Arcam AVA35 represents the pinnacle of Arcam's expertise in audiovisual technology.
Arcam AVA35 Specifications
- Maximum channels: 16
- Reassignable channels: front, rear surround, height
- Dolby formats: Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualisation, Dolby Surround
- DTS formats: DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X, MPEG-H
- HDMI inputs/outputs: 7 / 2 (Zone 1), 1 (Zone 2)
- HDMI / HDCP versions: 2.1a / 2.3
- Resolution support: up to 8K / 60 Hz or 4K / 120 Hz
- HDR support: HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Gaming, Dolby Vision, HLG
- HDMI features: VRR, ALLM, CEC, eARC / ARC
- Streaming services: Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready
- Wireless: Apple AirPlay, Google Cast
- Supported formats: FLAC, WAV (LPCM), MQA, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, MP3, OGG, WMA
- Bit depth: 16-bit, 24-bit
- Sampling rate: up to 192 kHz
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.05 dB
- Digital inputs: 2 coaxial, 2 optical
- Analog inputs: 3 RCA pairs
- Preamplifier outputs: 16 RCA
- Output level: 2 V RMS per channel
- THD+N: -100 dB
- Amplifier channels: 9
- Amplifier class: Class AB
- Power output (8Ω, 2ch): 125 W
- Power output (4Ω, 2ch): 200 W
- Power output (8Ω, 9ch): 100 W
- Power output (4Ω, 9ch): 120 W
- Total harmonic distortion: 0.05%
- Power consumption: 900 W max
- Standby power: 2 W / 0.3 W (low)
- Dimensions: 432 x 407.4 x 170 mm
- Weight: 10 kg (net), 15.7 kg (shipping)
