Mett the AVP45 AV Processor - available soon, pre order now
At the Heart of the Ultimate Home Theatre
For those of us who are obsessed by the biggest and best in home cinema, the AVP45 is the definitive hub for uncompromised performance. This is not just an AV processor—it’s the command centre for the most dynamic and flexible home theatre systems imaginable.
Engineered in Cambridge, UK, the AVP45 delivers 16 channels of immersive audio decoding and processing, powered by the same high-performance DAC architecture found in ARCAM’s flagship stereo hi-fi systems. Every detail, every nuance, every cinematic moment is reproduced with breathtaking clarity and precision.
The AVP45 includes balanced audio outputs for all channels, ensuring pristine signal integrity when paired with external amplification. Combine it with the ARCAM PA9 Class G power amplifier for a system that sets the standard for power, control and of course, musicality.
Flexibility is at the core of the AVP45. With Matrix Channel Assignment, you have complete freedom to configure your system exactly as you envision—whether for movies, gaming, or sport. Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced and AURO-3D processing and Dirac Live room correction guarantee a truly world-class experience tailored to your space.
Featuring the same intuitive interface, vibrant 6.5" colour display and Radia App found across the Radia AV Series, control is effortless, because at Arcam, they believe that the experience should be as seamless as the sound.
Product Features
- 16-channel Hi-res Audio Processor for a wide selection of immersive speaker configurations, all with exceptional sound quality.
- 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.
- Matrix Channel Assignment for the flexibility to assign up to 16-channels for the best performance of your system
- 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 app for setup, control, Internet Radio, Podcasts and UPnP playback from iOS, Android and Windows devices and PCs.
- Supports Apple Airplay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and Qobuz Connect Works with Apple and Android devices, with direct connection from lossless music services
- 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
- Plastic free packaging for easy disposal of natural materials
Technical Specifications
DECODING / ENCODING
Maximum Channel Count
16
Reassignable Channels
All channels (Subwoofers into CH4 & 11-16 only)
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
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
STREAMING
Works with (apps)
ARCAM Radia Control, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, Roon (Ready)
Works with (services)
Apple Airplay, Google Cast ARCAM Radia supported services, Internet Radio, Podcasts, UPnP
Supported Hi-res media
FLAC, WAV (LPCM), MQA, AAC, ALAC, AIFF, MP3, OGG, WMA
Gapless Playback Supported
Supported Hi-res Bit depth
16, 24
Supported samples rates (kHz)
Up to 192 kHz
Frequency response
20Hz—20kHz ± 0.05dB
DIGITAL INPUTS
Number of inputs (Coaxial/Toslink)
2/2
Supported Sample Rates (kHz)
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
ANALOGUE INPUTS
Number of inputs
3 (RCA pairs)
Signal/noise ratio (A-wtd, ref. 50W, 1V input)
100dB
Frequency response
20Hz—20kHz ± 0.2dB
PREAMPLIFIER OUTPUTS
Number of Outputs RCA/XLR
16/16
Balanced (XLR) peak output level per channel
5V RMS*
Single-ended (RCA) peak output level per channel
2V RMS
THD+N (20 Hz to 20 kHz)
–100dB
GENERAL
Mains voltage (V/Hz)
100–120V or 220–240V, 50–60Hz
Max Power consumption
500W
Max Thermal dissipation
170 BTU/hour
Idle Power consumption
35W
Idle Thermal dissipation
120 BTU/hour
Standby Power consumption (Default/Low Power
2W/0.4W
Dimensions W x D (including speaker terminals) x H (including feet)
432 x 399 x 170 mm
Weight (net)
9.4kg
Weight (packed)
15kg
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 <Max 10.73dBm
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
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
