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Arcam AVR21 AV Receiver - As Traded

Condition: Used. Scratches on front display and on rear (See Photos)

Includes: Original Packaging, Remote, Wifi Antenna, Manual, Power Cable

SN: AN0428-IM0001425

Warranty: 90 days (3 months)

Overview 

With up to 16-channel decoding and 7 powered channels built in, the AVR21 is capable of creating immersive audio from Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D.

With a large toroidal transformer for immediate thump and presence, the 7 powered channels are Class AB amplification - rare in AVRs at any price point.

Room tuning is easy with Dirac Live® room optimisation included, Dirac Live® Bass Control is also possible with an additional cost via the Dirac website. 

All the usual streaming standards are covered, including Apple®Airplay2, Google Chromecast®, Bluetooth with aptX®HD, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and UPnP file sharing via the Arcam MusicLife app.

Specification 

16 Channels of Dolby Atmos, DTS:X & AURO-3D decoding
7 HDMI inputs, 3 HDMI outputs inc Zone 2, eARC compatible
HDMI 2.1 with HDCP2.3
All inputs support 8K@60fps and 4K@120fps
Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG
Includes Dirac Live® room correction
Ready for Dirac Live Bass Control*
Dual ESS 9026PRO audiophile DACs with ESS reference voltage regulators
7 Channels of high power Class AB amplification
Wi-Fi / Ethernet, RS232 and IR control
Google Chromecast® built-in for streaming audio
Apple® Airplay2
Bluetooth aptX®HD
Free MusicLife iOS and Android UPnP app
Supports MQA
Roon Ready

AUDIO CONNECTION QUALITY GUARANTEE 

✔️Comprehensive three month warranty on Trade In's*
✔️Passed our checks for functionality 
✔️A full inspection noting for any defects
✔️A full completeness check for all included parts and accessories

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About Arcam

Arcam stands as one of Britain's most respected audio engineering houses, founded in 1976 in Cambridge by John Dawson and Chris Evans, two university engineering students driven by a passion for music and sound quality. The company's name derives from "Amplification and Recording Cambridge," reflecting its original mission to craft amplifiers that prioritized musicality over raw power. The A60 integrated amplifier, their commercial debut in 1976, established the brand's philosophy: that true fidelity depends on meticulous design rather than wattage, earning critical acclaim and transforming a small operation into a fast-growing enterprise.

Arcam's product portfolio spans the full spectrum of high-fidelity electronics. The brand built its early reputation on low-distortion amplifiers before expanding into CD players during the 1990s—a category in which they have designed and manufactured for nearly three decades. Their innovations include pioneering separate DACs, DVD and Blu-ray players engineered from scratch in the UK, and the introduction of Class G amplification technology in 2015. More recently, they have integrated DIRAC room acoustic correction software into their home theater systems, demonstrating continued commitment to technical advancement.

Positioned firmly in the high-end audio market, Arcam commands a world-class reputation for producing some of the finest-sounding AV electronics available. The brand appeals to discerning audiophiles and music creators who value engineering integrity and sonic performance. Now part of HARMAN's Luxury Audio Group alongside Mark Levinson and Revel, Arcam continues to balance its heritage of British craftsmanship with contemporary design aesthetics, recently refreshing its industrial design to attract younger customers without compromising audio innovation.

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