Name: AVR850
Brand: Arcam
SKU: 408701
Rating: 4.0 (55 reviews)

4.5

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

5.0 / 5

very detailed
natural sound which was very easy to listen to
back panel layout is clean

amplification built into lesser receivers
the amplifiers were straining up to their limit
that earlier models were prone to reliability issues

Receiver type: Surround
Wi-fi: no
Optical drive included: no
Supported radio bands: DAB, DAB+, FM
Audio output channels: 7.1

Arcam AVR850 - Pros & Cons

very detailed
natural sound which was very easy to listen to
back panel layout is clean
reasonably uncluttered and logically laid out
built-in amplification provides plenty of power for most any system
how simple and straight forward the calibration process was
the performance I heard was magnificent throughout
the distortion profiles are incredibly good for a surround receiver
strongly
powerfully and with vanishingly low distortion
a well recorded and properly mastered presentation
Class G topology allows a more efficient design
moderately efficient with a claimed in-room sensitivity of 94 dB
The design is quintessentially understated
It is also just another very exciting
quick and easy to use
Arcam interface is very effective
Arcam receiver works well with smart home platforms
sounds detailed
dynamic and beautiful in balance
good surround processing and the excellent audio performance
smaller
cooler
and lighter
good and responsive
Arcam also sounded wonderful with music
The open front sound stage retained plenty of detail and clarity
the steering and detail remained well defined
The build quality is excellent
the layout attractive and the display is easy to read
AVR850 remained responsive with plenty of pace and tightly controlled bass
an excellent graphical interface and plenty of instructions
well designed
attractive to look at and intuitive to use
Everything in the movie just sounds terrific
the Dolby Atmos soundtrack is excellent
AVR850 was quite friendly to less pristine sources
plenty of features
an attractive design and great performance

amplification built into lesser receivers
the amplifiers were straining up to their limit
that earlier models were prone to reliability issues
inability to reassign the built-in amplification to different channels
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lack of extra Ã¢ÂÂslotsÃ¢ÂÂ for Dirac and the lack of future FW updates
Arcam only allows the upload of one filter
AVR850 does not drop any stitch and never runs against its limitations
Arcam is not really committed to an extensive streaming platform with
AVR850 is not a new device
Dirac costs quite a bit of effort
spikes at the bottom are too low in amplitude to be audible
it is obviously not a complete analysis
noise is usually pushed up across wider spectrum and at higher frequency
Dirac Live was a strenuous exploration in its implementation
it only has seven channels of built-in amplification
It may not display this or other websites correctly
accommodate all the speakers found in a typical home theatre setup
it will only accept one value for measured distance
the ensuing fight is frenetic to say the least
Dirac Live has a default target curve
There are no HDMI or USB front panel inputs
Arcam AVR850 surround receiver
home cinema system
Dolby Lake processing stayed behind closed doors
There are no analogue video inputs at all
Timbre-matching becomes a real issue
AVR850 is not cheap
The unit lacks some common features and can be quirky in performance
it s a bit quirky
AVR850 only offers Spotify Connect
a pre-amp/processor in your system
The unit is undoubtedly expensive
no built-in WiFi
only available for iOS devices
no built-in WiFi or Bluetooth

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Arcam AVR850 - Full Specifications

Receiver type	Surround

Audio output channels	7.1
Audio Return Channel (ARC)	yes
Frequency range	20 - 20000
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)	110.0 dB
Audio decoders	DTS-ES DTS-ES DTS-HD Master Audio

Width	17.05 in
Depth	16.73 in
Height	6.73 in
Weight	589.08 oz

Optical drive included	no
Card reader integrated	no
AirPlay	no

Number of HDMI inputs	7
Number of HDMI outputs	3
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	yes
Ethernet LAN	yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1
Wi-Fi	no

3D	yes

Supported radio bands	DAB DAB+ FM
Internet radio	yes
Internet radio services supported	Spotify

Power consumption (typical)	1500.0 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W

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Arcam AVR850 Arcam - Editorial Reviews (5)

4.5

Based on 5 reviews

Arcam AVR850 Arcam AVR850 A/V Receiver Review

Sound & Vision

Published: 13.10.2016

Arcam AVR850 A/V Receiver Review

Audio Performance Features Ergonomics Value

AVForums

Published: 18.03.2016

Arcam AVR850

4.5

Arcam's latest flagship AV receiver the AVR850 not only has 7-channels of Class G amplification but also adds Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Dirac Live room correction.

HomeTheaterHifi.com

Published: 19.09.2016

Arcam AVR850 Surround Receiver Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com

The new Arcam AVR850 surround receiver includes Dolby Atmos processing and is DTS:X ready via a firmware update. It utilizes Dirac Live room correction...

Arcam AVR850 Arcam AVR850 Receiver Review – ReferenceHT

Reference Home Theater

Published: 02.05.2017

Arcam AVR850 Receiver Review – ReferenceHT

The Arcam AVR850 is a refined and high performing AV Receiver – and at $6000, among the most costly available for purchase today. What does one get for that $6000? Easily the best amplifier performance I’ve ever experienced in a dedicated AV receiver, paired with cutting edge Dirac Live room correction. Together, these two attributes […]

Home Cinema Choice

Published: 05.04.2016

Arcam AVR850 review

Arcam plus Dirac Live EQ equals a match made in Dolby Atmos heaven The home cinema industry has been in something of a rut since the financial meltdown of 2007, with gaping holes where much of the high-end market used to be. But Arcam's AVR850 – its latest flagship AV receiver – has me thinking we may be seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.