AVR5 - Class AB AV Receiver
AVR5 - Class AB AV Receiver
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Arcam | AVR5 AV Receiver | Melbourne Hi Fi
AVR5 - Class AB AV Receiver
AVR5 - Class AB AV Receiver
Last updated at 07/09/2026 14:41:27
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Had been using a Marantz SR5010 for AV in our small reading room 2.1 set up for about 4 years. Center channel began getting flakey so we were on the hunt for something new. I am familiar with Arcam from their many years of making fantastic CD players. Began reading about their AV receivers and I was hooked. As others mentioned, they might be a little daunting to set up for the uninitiated-no advanced GUI-based easy setup routines with this receiver. If you have set up AV components before you won't have any issue. The web browser interface is fantastic for configuring. We are huge Roon/Tidal fans-have it all over the house. The fact that this receiver was Roon Ready sealed the deal. I was able to remove a network endpoint, it's power supply, and a DAC out of our ... MoreHad been using a Marantz SR5010 for AV in our small reading room 2.1 set up for about 4 years. Center channel began getting flakey so we were on the hunt for something new. I am familiar with Arcam from their many years of making fantastic CD players. Began reading about their AV receivers and I was hooked. As others mentioned, they might be a little daunting to set up for the uninitiated-no advanced GUI-based easy setup routines with this receiver. If you have set up AV components before you won't have any issue. The web browser interface is fantastic for configuring. We are huge Roon/Tidal fans-have it all over the house. The fact that this receiver was Roon Ready sealed the deal. I was able to remove a network endpoint, it's power supply, and a DAC out of our media closet by getting this Arcam. The sound with hi-rez and MQA material is just fantastic. Wonderful warm-sounding DAC chips in this unit. Loads of clean, effortless power. It handles video duties very well also. It's an expensive receiver for sure, but very well worth the cost. Highly recommended.
originally posted on richersounds.com
Very happy with the amp, it sounds great.However it was a nightmare to set up. Was told in shop that it would be easy. Failed miserably on the first day so phoned the shop on the second day for some help or advice. No help forthcoming other than the phone number of one of their installers. Was told that the shop was under staffed and they were unable to come out and help me. They then sent me a clip from YouTube which completely contradicted the quick start instructions from Arcam. The instructions that comes with the amp are totally inadequate and the online manual is baffling to say the least. Eventually I had to pay for an independent installer to set the thing up and connect it with my tv a week later. He agreed that the manual from Arcam is hopeless. It’s a ... MoreVery happy with the amp, it sounds great.However it was a nightmare to set up. Was told in shop that it would be easy. Failed miserably on the first day so phoned the shop on the second day for some help or advice. No help forthcoming other than the phone number of one of their installers. Was told that the shop was under staffed and they were unable to come out and help me. They then sent me a clip from YouTube which completely contradicted the quick start instructions from Arcam. The instructions that comes with the amp are totally inadequate and the online manual is baffling to say the least. Eventually I had to pay for an independent installer to set the thing up and connect it with my tv a week later. He agreed that the manual from Arcam is hopeless. It’s a great amp but you are very much on your own when you have bought it. I am not a novice with AVRs and have had two Arcam amps over the last 20yrs without any problem.
originally posted on richersounds.com
I have had Arcam kit in the past along with Audiolab and many more mainstream manufacturers.The Arcam kit has always sounded the best (in my interpretation) and the AVR 5 is no exception.Its like having a dedicated Arcam stereo amplifier in the guise of an AV receiver. The detail picked out is fantastic.There are a few buts though :-(Not many bells and whistles.Setup needs to be done using a laptop and entering the IP address of the AVR 5. e.g. enter 192.168.0.57 in file explorerYou can then enter the speaker sizes, distances etc all manually. There is no auto setup.The web client for playing music from a tablet is quite good and quality of sound is 2nd to none.Playing/streaming films from your network via apps on your smart telly take a bit of ... MoreI have had Arcam kit in the past along with Audiolab and many more mainstream manufacturers.The Arcam kit has always sounded the best (in my interpretation) and the AVR 5 is no exception.Its like having a dedicated Arcam stereo amplifier in the guise of an AV receiver. The detail picked out is fantastic.There are a few buts though :-(Not many bells and whistles.Setup needs to be done using a laptop and entering the IP address of the AVR 5. e.g. enter 192.168.0.57 in file explorerYou can then enter the speaker sizes, distances etc all manually. There is no auto setup.The web client for playing music from a tablet is quite good and quality of sound is 2nd to none.Playing/streaming films from your network via apps on your smart telly take a bit of sorting out because the ARC option is not enabled as default!!!After a few days of being a technical geek I am very happy with it.You do need to be prepared to be very manual and technical but the results are worth it.
Arcam AVR5 7.2CH AV Receiver
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Arcam AVR5 Class AB AV Receiver
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Arcam AVR5 7.2 Channel AV Receiver
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Arcam AVR5 4K Home Theatre Receiver
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Arcam AVR5 Class AB AV Receiver
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Had been using a Marantz SR5010 for AV in our small reading room 2.1 set up for about 4 years. Center channel began getting flakey so we were on the hunt for something new. I am familiar with Arcam from their many years of making fantastic CD players. Began reading about their AV receivers and I was hooked. As others mentioned, they might be a little daunting to set up for the uninitiated-no advanced GUI-based easy setup routines with this receiver. If you have set up AV components before you won't have any issue. The web browser interface is fantastic for configuring. We are huge Roon/Tidal fans-have it all over the house. The fact that this receiver was Roon Ready sealed the deal. I was able to remove a network endpoint, it's power supply, and a DAC out of our ... MoreHad been using a Marantz SR5010 for AV in our small reading room 2.1 set up for about 4 years. Center channel began getting flakey so we were on the hunt for something new. I am familiar with Arcam from their many years of making fantastic CD players. Began reading about their AV receivers and I was hooked. As others mentioned, they might be a little daunting to set up for the uninitiated-no advanced GUI-based easy setup routines with this receiver. If you have set up AV components before you won't have any issue. The web browser interface is fantastic for configuring. We are huge Roon/Tidal fans-have it all over the house. The fact that this receiver was Roon Ready sealed the deal. I was able to remove a network endpoint, it's power supply, and a DAC out of our media closet by getting this Arcam. The sound with hi-rez and MQA material is just fantastic. Wonderful warm-sounding DAC chips in this unit. Loads of clean, effortless power. It handles video duties very well also. It's an expensive receiver for sure, but very well worth the cost. Highly recommended.
Very happy with the amp, it sounds great.However it was a nightmare to set up. Was told in shop that it would be easy. Failed miserably on the first day so phoned the shop on the second day for some help or advice. No help forthcoming other than the phone number of one of their installers. Was told that the shop was under staffed and they were unable to come out and help me. They then sent me a clip from YouTube which completely contradicted the quick start instructions from Arcam. The instructions that comes with the amp are totally inadequate and the online manual is baffling to say the least. Eventually I had to pay for an independent installer to set the thing up and connect it with my tv a week later. He agreed that the manual from Arcam is hopeless. It’s a ... MoreVery happy with the amp, it sounds great.However it was a nightmare to set up. Was told in shop that it would be easy. Failed miserably on the first day so phoned the shop on the second day for some help or advice. No help forthcoming other than the phone number of one of their installers. Was told that the shop was under staffed and they were unable to come out and help me. They then sent me a clip from YouTube which completely contradicted the quick start instructions from Arcam. The instructions that comes with the amp are totally inadequate and the online manual is baffling to say the least. Eventually I had to pay for an independent installer to set the thing up and connect it with my tv a week later. He agreed that the manual from Arcam is hopeless. It’s a great amp but you are very much on your own when you have bought it. I am not a novice with AVRs and have had two Arcam amps over the last 20yrs without any problem.
I have had Arcam kit in the past along with Audiolab and many more mainstream manufacturers.The Arcam kit has always sounded the best (in my interpretation) and the AVR 5 is no exception.Its like having a dedicated Arcam stereo amplifier in the guise of an AV receiver. The detail picked out is fantastic.There are a few buts though :-(Not many bells and whistles.Setup needs to be done using a laptop and entering the IP address of the AVR 5. e.g. enter 192.168.0.57 in file explorerYou can then enter the speaker sizes, distances etc all manually. There is no auto setup.The web client for playing music from a tablet is quite good and quality of sound is 2nd to none.Playing/streaming films from your network via apps on your smart telly take a bit of ... MoreI have had Arcam kit in the past along with Audiolab and many more mainstream manufacturers.The Arcam kit has always sounded the best (in my interpretation) and the AVR 5 is no exception.Its like having a dedicated Arcam stereo amplifier in the guise of an AV receiver. The detail picked out is fantastic.There are a few buts though :-(Not many bells and whistles.Setup needs to be done using a laptop and entering the IP address of the AVR 5. e.g. enter 192.168.0.57 in file explorerYou can then enter the speaker sizes, distances etc all manually. There is no auto setup.The web client for playing music from a tablet is quite good and quality of sound is 2nd to none.Playing/streaming films from your network via apps on your smart telly take a bit of sorting out because the ARC option is not enabled as default!!!After a few days of being a technical geek I am very happy with it.You do need to be prepared to be very manual and technical but the results are worth it.
I have been with Yamaha RXA’s for many years.This Arcam AVR5 with my Paradigm 11v7 Front, C3V Center, KF26 Klipsch Rear, NS-IC600 Overhead.This unit just replaced my Yamaha RXA2A that I only had 2 months, and before that was my RXA2020, & RXA1080.The Yamaha`s are rated at around 100-140 watts. The Arcam is rated at 60/85 watts with all channels driven. But compared to the Yamaha’s. Arcam power, sound stage, clarity and purity is truly amazing, to me it is like well over 150watts or more, and sounds it.After setting this unit up manually to play my surround sound setup, I am Truly Amazed. The sound is so clear and feels completely full. So much that you can’t even tell what speaker is playing. You’re just surrounded with pure sound!!!After all the settings- ... MoreI have been with Yamaha RXA’s for many years.This Arcam AVR5 with my Paradigm 11v7 Front, C3V Center, KF26 Klipsch Rear, NS-IC600 Overhead.This unit just replaced my Yamaha RXA2A that I only had 2 months, and before that was my RXA2020, & RXA1080.The Yamaha`s are rated at around 100-140 watts. The Arcam is rated at 60/85 watts with all channels driven. But compared to the Yamaha’s. Arcam power, sound stage, clarity and purity is truly amazing, to me it is like well over 150watts or more, and sounds it.After setting this unit up manually to play my surround sound setup, I am Truly Amazed. The sound is so clear and feels completely full. So much that you can’t even tell what speaker is playing. You’re just surrounded with pure sound!!!After all the settings- it doesn’t matter what brand speaker you attach to it. It all just blends together to make one true sound!
The sound from this thing is amazing. Very glad Bao told us to go with this device. It's extremely easy to set up if you follow the quick start guide with apple or google setup. The wifi sets up automatically and the rest can be done from the musiflife app. READ THE MANUAL AND ENTER YOUR SPEAKER TYPES. I had no sound and realized it was set up incorrectly for speaker types and levels. If you don't know about crossover for subs and your speaker types, etc. get someone to install it or do the research. I think this goes for all higher end sound products. Also, use the MusicLife app for setup. It's a little strange, but it works great and for complicated products; it's actually fairly common as far as interfaces go.Tidal Connect included. Use the Tidal app and you ... MoreThe sound from this thing is amazing. Very glad Bao told us to go with this device. It's extremely easy to set up if you follow the quick start guide with apple or google setup. The wifi sets up automatically and the rest can be done from the musiflife app. READ THE MANUAL AND ENTER YOUR SPEAKER TYPES. I had no sound and realized it was set up incorrectly for speaker types and levels. If you don't know about crossover for subs and your speaker types, etc. get someone to install it or do the research. I think this goes for all higher end sound products. Also, use the MusicLife app for setup. It's a little strange, but it works great and for complicated products; it's actually fairly common as far as interfaces go.Tidal Connect included. Use the Tidal app and you can stream 192 sample rate direct to the device and control it from any Tidal device. Apple Music also works easily and streams CD quality (44 or so). Don't know about the other options. Streaming music is very easy and works seamlessly.Now that I understand some basics, it's very easy to use and sounds AWESOME.Using a Firestick: Remember to authorize CEC for the input if you want to control the volume from Firestick remote. Firestick plugs into any HDMI, the TV must be on the eARC for the volume to work WITH CEC on and also turned on for TV. This is the same for all eARC products for my TV, so that's the same anyway whether it's basic soundbar or Amazon studio.Basic setup, if you know how to input the speaker types, can use apple airplay to discover the device when you first fire it up, and can use the musiclife app to input speaker types, turn on CEC, etc, was extremely easy. It's just a lot of a learning curve if you've never messed with these things before like I had not. It took me about a week because I hadn't read the entire manual for setting speaker types.For the sound we get now, I'm very happy we bought a good receiver with all of the options.For modes, I just stick with Dolby Surround for everything. It generally seems to sound best for all uses.
Havent had this unit for a year yet & having internal failure issues. Now dealing with total tech as to the resolution which should be total replacement of unit. We’ll see how it goes. For a $2,000.00 piece of electronic equipment I believe it should be cut n dry. Out with the old. In with the new. Will rate in follow up review. Salesman/Manager is Hassan in Arlington Tx and so far has been PHENOMENAL in his position. A++ in professionalism, knowledge, business ethics, communication as well as friendly & reliable in a customer satisfaction aspect of his overall responsibilities and beyond. . Very reputable individual.
I got a good deal at an introductory price during pre-order. My main usage is 80% music and 20% TV/Movies, so audio quality needs to be decent for music. I started off with an Arcam SA10 integrated amp which is probably the best sound you can buy for under $800. However, I do feel more power is needed to really push the B&W speakers at high volumes so I upgraded to a SA20 Class G amp which creates a 3D holographic sound which is surprising good for the price. Then, several weeks later I thought I could do better and after watching multiple videos of YTubers boasting about how great the Hegel H120 is, at almost twice the price of a SA20, I went to get one and did an AB test. I can tell you that the Hegel H120 has a smoother mid-range but sound stage, dynamic and bass ... MoreI got a good deal at an introductory price during pre-order. My main usage is 80% music and 20% TV/Movies, so audio quality needs to be decent for music. I started off with an Arcam SA10 integrated amp which is probably the best sound you can buy for under $800. However, I do feel more power is needed to really push the B&W speakers at high volumes so I upgraded to a SA20 Class G amp which creates a 3D holographic sound which is surprising good for the price. Then, several weeks later I thought I could do better and after watching multiple videos of YTubers boasting about how great the Hegel H120 is, at almost twice the price of a SA20, I went to get one and did an AB test. I can tell you that the Hegel H120 has a smoother mid-range but sound stage, dynamic and bass are no match for the SA20. Well, how did I end up with the AVR5? I needed an one box solution that has a clean setup, which means the DAC, power, streaming must all be decent quality. Can the AVR5 beat the SA20 in sound quality? No it cannot, but at least it is 90% of it. Guess what? It has Roon Ready and native MQA which non of the others mentioned above have. You save $550 alone just on the streamer if you were going to for the Bluenode sound(which I had before). It does UPNP via MusicLife app, Chromecast, Tidal Connect, Bluetooth, Spotify. You can also control volume with Google Home app. I personally tried every solution and Roon is the best music app for streaming. If you don't want to pay subscription, just use the UPnP or Tidal Connect or Chromecast.For the Cons, I do feel the setup can be done better, everything is manual on the little screen of the receiver. If you didn't know, spec-wise the AVR5 is basically a AVR10 without Dirac. So yeah, you save $750 to do some manual work.The second issue I found out there are HDMI handshake issues. Sometimes the sound doesn't switch over. I had many receivers before so HDMI handshake is quite a common issue. It is a complicated issue that you cannot blame the receiver alone, because the TV is also part of the handshake. I don't switch that often so this is just a minor nuisance. The Hegel H120 which is $3K and not Roon Ready and no MQA compared to AVR5 which is $2K. I am talking about an one box solution, therefore AVR5 is a choice to consider. Let me summarize the Pros and Cons for the lazy.Pros:1. Roon Ready and works seamlessly2. Native MQA3. Arcam rich and musical sound (only stereo evaluated)4. Airplay 2, Chromecast, Tidal Connect, Spotify, Bluetooth and etc.Cons:1. Setup require some manual work2. HDMI handshake issues3. Power up time/ Network connection time (only on startup)4. Huge and heavy (also a PRO?)5. MusicLife app is really primitive
Disclosure: I am a seasonal Best Buy employee, this review comes from my personally purchased ARCAM.For the past decade+ I have been using solely Marantz, which is a great company, and make very good AV receivers. I have typically upgraded every 3-4 years, and have been pleased with each upgrade. This year I decided to go big with my AV receiver, and rather than a $2,000 Marantz I opted for the ARCAM. I am not disappointed. It “woke” my current speakers up and took them up a notch. Seriously, I just saved $2,500 on the upgraded speakers I no longer intend to buy. The clarity is purposeful. The way it handles movies is very impressive. I have listened to my typical music and video demos on the ARCAM and have been consistently impressed with the results. Best part ... MoreDisclosure: I am a seasonal Best Buy employee, this review comes from my personally purchased ARCAM.For the past decade+ I have been using solely Marantz, which is a great company, and make very good AV receivers. I have typically upgraded every 3-4 years, and have been pleased with each upgrade. This year I decided to go big with my AV receiver, and rather than a $2,000 Marantz I opted for the ARCAM. I am not disappointed. It “woke” my current speakers up and took them up a notch. Seriously, I just saved $2,500 on the upgraded speakers I no longer intend to buy. The clarity is purposeful. The way it handles movies is very impressive. I have listened to my typical music and video demos on the ARCAM and have been consistently impressed with the results. Best part of what I have heard thus far is I have not yet even calibrated the ARCAM, other than setting speaker sizes and distances. Overall I am extremely pleased. This may be ARCAM’s “entey-level” AVR, but it sounds nothing like one. Marantz and Denon are still good, but the ARCAM is simpky great!
I guess I don't need to praise the sound quality of this machine. Its amp part is the same as the AVR10. All the differences are in digital processing. The AVR5 doesn't decode iMAX or Auro-3D. So you won't be able to experience the excitement brought by these two advanced audio formats. The AVR5 doesn't come with a microphone, nor does it process recorded signals from the mic. You have to provide your own mic (and a tripod if you are going to make a serious Dirac measurement) and purchase the license for using Dirac Live app (at a 50% discount). All the computation will be made on your computer (desktop or notebook only). My room is not acoustically friendly, so I need a Dirac filter to correct the sound energy distribution. The measurement was repeated a few times. ... MoreI guess I don't need to praise the sound quality of this machine. Its amp part is the same as the AVR10. All the differences are in digital processing. The AVR5 doesn't decode iMAX or Auro-3D. So you won't be able to experience the excitement brought by these two advanced audio formats. The AVR5 doesn't come with a microphone, nor does it process recorded signals from the mic. You have to provide your own mic (and a tripod if you are going to make a serious Dirac measurement) and purchase the license for using Dirac Live app (at a 50% discount). All the computation will be made on your computer (desktop or notebook only). My room is not acoustically friendly, so I need a Dirac filter to correct the sound energy distribution. The measurement was repeated a few times. There was a learning curve. The setup took much less time (but still not straightforward). I did it by connecting the machine to the local network with an Ethernet cable and going through the setup menu on my notebook.
Last week I bought the Arcam AVR5 (after auditioning the AVR10 but it was out of my budget. AVR5 is the same as the AVR10 without the included Dirac and Auro3D).NOTE: Auro3D is a moot point because it's not available in the U.S. and the upmix is wrong if it places the voice in the height speakers.For music: Wow the Arcam AVR5 (even though it's in the family room that's open to the kitchen) sounds so much better than my Denon X3700H (even in preamp mode with 100% external Denon amplifiers, in an enclosed room with the same speakers). My Denon sucked at music so I rarely listen to Spotify on it.FOR MOVIES:Yesterday I upgraded my family room's Denon S760H (no Auro3d) for an Arcam AVR5 (no Auro3d) and wow...the clarity and channel separation are as good as my guest ... MoreLast week I bought the Arcam AVR5 (after auditioning the AVR10 but it was out of my budget. AVR5 is the same as the AVR10 without the included Dirac and Auro3D).NOTE: Auro3D is a moot point because it's not available in the U.S. and the upmix is wrong if it places the voice in the height speakers.For music: Wow the Arcam AVR5 (even though it's in the family room that's open to the kitchen) sounds so much better than my Denon X3700H (even in preamp mode with 100% external Denon amplifiers, in an enclosed room with the same speakers). My Denon sucked at music so I rarely listen to Spotify on it.FOR MOVIES:Yesterday I upgraded my family room's Denon S760H (no Auro3d) for an Arcam AVR5 (no Auro3d) and wow...the clarity and channel separation are as good as my guest bedroom with the Denon X3700H in preamp mode + 100% external amplification. Both rooms have the same speakers, except that the family room is a 5.2.2 setup and the guest bedroom is a 7.2.4.I prefer the Arcam AVR5's sound better than my Denon X3700H because it sounded fuller (like I got better speakers).With the Arcam AVR5, I am pleasantly surprised to hear sounds from a scene in "Need for Speed" and "Malificent mistress of evil" that I haven't heard even with my Denon X3700H in preamp mode with 100% external amplification... and this was just via streaming, because physical media disc would reveal more sounds.DAC: The ESS website doesn't even list the best DAC that Denon X8500HA uses ES9010, whereas the Arcam does (ESS 9026PRO audiophile DACs)I'm not hearing a placebo effect that the base Arcam AVR5 sounds better than the Denon.I've just discovered that the basic Arcam AVR5 uses a DAC with a S/N ratio of 128 dB, whereas Denon X3700H S/N ratio is 112 dB; even a $4k Denon A110 S/N ratio is just 120 dB.Also, the Denon S760H receiver's CEC on/off never worked correctly with the AppleTV4k and 75 in SONY tv. Whereas the Arcam AVR5 works.FOR 2-CHANNELS MUSIC:2 weeks ago, I auditioned 2 speaker music systems that costs $90k, $200k, and $1m with Wilson Audio speakers and Burmester amps, and I noticed that they're able to create a phantom center channel as if the vocalist was standing on stage singing.My Arcam AVR5 created the phantom vocalist, whereas my Denon X3700H could not. Also the saxaphone, snare, and guitar have never sounded so realistic on my speakers .Although my Denon X3700H (in preamp mode with 100% external amplification) is great for movies (5+ speakers), it sucked at 2 channels music. 2 channels music is good for testing out a system because it's harder to sound good than a home theater playing a movie with 5+ speakers.
