Arcam - AVA15 - 9-Channel Class D AV Amplifier (Available for Pre Order)
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ℹ Product Information
A 9-channel Class D AV amplifier from Arcam, engineered in Cambridge for over 30 years of surround sound expertise. 85W per channel, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, MPEG-H, Dirac Live room correction, 7×HDMI 2.1a inputs, 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz, AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify/TIDAL/Qobuz Connect, Bluetooth with Snapdragon Sound and Auracast, and a 6.5" colour display with the new Arcam Radia app.
Start Your Journey into True High-Fidelity Immersive Surround Sound
The Arcam AVA15 is a 9-channel Class D AV amplifier that brings breathtaking clarity, depth and immersive surround sound to every listening experience — placing you at the heart of the performance. Expertly engineered in Cambridge, UK, and built on over 30 years of surround sound expertise, the AVA15 combines Arcam's passion for music with cutting-edge audio processing technology.
This is an AV amplifier built not just to process surround sound, but to reproduce it with the precision and musical authority that Arcam demands. The AVA15 is the result of rigorous testing and critical listening sessions — the standard that every product must meet before it earns the Arcam name.
Powerful Arcam Class D Amplification
Nine channels of Arcam Class D amplification deliver 85 watts per channel into 8Ω across all seven channels simultaneously — maintaining power and control in the most demanding multi-channel configurations. The AVA15 drives 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos setups with ease, and offers room to expand with additional subwoofers, height speakers or surround channels as your system grows.
Harmonic distortion at 80% power is an exceptional 0.003%, reflecting the quality of amplification that underpins the AVA15's sonic performance.
Dolby Atmos, DTS:X & MPEG-H — Immersive Audio in Full
The AVA15 supports the complete suite of immersive audio formats for a truly cinematic experience at home:
- Dolby Atmos — object-based 3D audio that places sound precisely in three-dimensional space, including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualisation and Dolby Surround
- DTS:X — places sound where it would naturally occur in space, with DTS HD Master, DTS Neural:X and DTS Virtual:X upmixing
- MPEG-H — next-generation immersive audio for broadcast and streaming content
Maximum channel count is 12, with Front, Surround Back and Height channels all reassignable to suit your room layout and speaker configuration.
Dirac Live Room Correction — and Expandable
Dirac Live room correction is built in, analysing your room's acoustic response and optimising speaker timing, frequency response and spatial performance for the most natural, balanced sound possible in your specific listening environment. For those who want to go further, the AVA15 supports optional upgrades to Dirac Live Bass Control and Dirac Live Active Room Treatment for even greater low-frequency precision and room acoustic management.
HDMI 2.1a — 8K/60Hz & 4K/120Hz
Seven HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs, all at HDMI 2.1a with HDCP 2.3, provide comprehensive connectivity for the full range of modern sources — Blu-ray players, streaming devices, gaming consoles and televisions. Supported resolutions include up to 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz, with full support for VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), ARC and eARC, and the complete suite of HDR formats including HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Gaming, Dolby Vision and HLG.
Streaming — AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify, TIDAL, Qobuz
The AVA15 is a fully capable streaming hub, supporting the major platforms directly:
- AirPlay 2 — seamless streaming from Apple devices
- Google Cast — direct streaming from Android and Cast-compatible services
- Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect — direct, optimal-quality streaming
- Internet Radio and Podcasts — via the Arcam Radia app
- UPnP — playback from NAS servers and local network storage
Bluetooth with Snapdragon Sound & Auracast
Bluetooth with Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound delivers the highest-quality wireless audio, including aptX HD and aptX Lossless. Auracast support enables simultaneous wireless transmission to multiple Bluetooth devices — ideal for private listening or multi-listener setups — representing the future of Bluetooth audio broadcasting.
6.5" Colour Display & Arcam Radia App
A large, high-resolution 6.5" colour display provides clearly visible status and metadata from the main listening position, eliminating the need to approach the unit during setup or operation. The new Arcam Radia app for iOS and Android provides intuitive setup, source control, streaming access and configuration — making the AVA15 as easy to live with as it is impressive to listen to. A back-lit Bluetooth remote control provides continuous out-of-sight control from anywhere in the room.
Designed in Cambridge, UK
The AVA15 is engineered in Cambridge, UK — the home of Arcam's acoustic heritage and research. Plastic-free packaging reflects Arcam's commitment to sustainable product design.
Specifications
Decoding & Encoding
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maximum channel count | 12 |
| Reassignable channels | Front, Surround Back, Height |
| Dolby formats | Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualisation, Dolby Surround |
| DTS formats | DTS:X, DTS HD Master, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| Other formats | MPEG-H |
HDMI
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Inputs / Outputs | 7 / 2 |
| HDMI / HDCP version | 2.1a / 2.3 |
| Maximum resolution | Up to 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz |
| HDR support | HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Gaming, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Gaming features | VRR, ALLM |
| ARC / eARC | Yes |
Amplification
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Amplifier channels | 9 |
| Amplifier class | Class D |
| Power output (8Ω, 20Hz–20kHz, 2ch driven) | 85W |
| Power output (4Ω, 1kHz, 2ch driven) | 150W |
| Power output (8Ω, 20Hz–20kHz, 7ch driven) | 85W |
| Power output (4Ω, 1kHz, 7ch driven) | 65W |
| Harmonic distortion (80% power, 8Ω, 1kHz) | 0.003% |
Digital Inputs
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Inputs (Coaxial / Optical) | 2 / 2 |
| Sample rates — Coaxial RCA | 192, 176.4, 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1 kHz |
| Sample rates — Optical TOSlink | 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1 kHz |
| Bit depths (Coaxial / Optical) | 24, 16 bit |
| Frequency response | 20Hz–20kHz (±0.2dB) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio (A-wtd, ref. 50W, 0dBFS) | 100dB |
Analogue Inputs
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number of inputs | 3 (RCA pairs) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio (A-wtd, ref. 50W, 1V input) | 100dB |
| Frequency response | 20Hz–20kHz (±0.2dB) |
Preamplifier Outputs
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Outputs (RCA / XLR) | 12 / 0 |
| Single-ended (RCA) peak output level | 2V RMS per channel |
| THD+N (20Hz–20kHz) | -100dB |
General
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mains voltage | 100–120V or 220–240V, 50–60Hz |
| Maximum power consumption | 900W |
| Maximum thermal dissipation | 3,070 BTU/h |
| Display | 6.5" colour |
| Design | Engineered in Cambridge, UK |
| Packaging | Plastic-free |
ℹ Specifications
Specifications
Decoding & Encoding
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Maximum Channel Count | 12 |
| Reassignable Channels | Front, Surround Back, Height |
| Dolby Formats | Dolby Atmos, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualisation, Dolby Surround |
| DTS Formats | DTS:X, DTS HD Master, DTS Neural:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| Other Formats | MPEG-H |
HDMI
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Inputs / Outputs | 7 / 2 |
| HDMI / HDCP Version | 2.1a / 2.3 |
| Maximum Resolution | Up to 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz |
| HDR Support | HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+ Gaming, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Gaming Features | VRR, ALLM |
| ARC / eARC | Yes |
Amplification
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Channels | 9 |
| Amplifier Class | Class D |
| Power Output (8Ω, 20Hz–20kHz, 2ch driven) | 85W |
| Power Output (4Ω, 1kHz, 2ch driven) | 150W |
| Power Output (8Ω, 20Hz–20kHz, 7ch driven) | 85W |
| Power Output (4Ω, 1kHz, 7ch driven) | 65W |
| Harmonic Distortion (80% power, 8Ω, 1kHz) | 0.003% |
Digital Inputs
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Inputs (Coaxial / Optical) | 2 / 2 |
| Sample Rates — Coaxial RCA | 192, 176.4, 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1 kHz |
| Sample Rates — Optical TOSlink | 96, 88.2, 48, 44.1 kHz |
| Bit Depths (Coaxial / Optical) | 24, 16 bit |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz (±0.2dB) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-wtd, ref. 50W, 0dBFS) | 100dB |
Analogue Inputs
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number of Inputs | 3 (RCA pairs) |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-wtd, ref. 50W, 1V input) | 100dB |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz (±0.2dB) |
Preamplifier Outputs
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Outputs (RCA / XLR) | 12 / 0 |
| Single-Ended (RCA) Peak Output Level | 2V RMS per channel |
| THD+N (20Hz–20kHz) | -100dB |
General
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mains Voltage | 100–120V or 220–240V, 50–60Hz |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 900W |
| Maximum Thermal Dissipation | 3,070 BTU/h |
| Display | 6.5" colour |
| Design | Engineered in Cambridge, UK |
| Packaging | Plastic-free |