High-performance 12-channel audio/video receiver • 7 powered channels of Class AB amplification • 60W RMS per channel @ 8Ω (all 7 driven) / 85W @ 8Ω (2 driven) • Dirac Live room correction & Dirac Live Bass Control ready • HDMI 2.1 with 8K/60Hz & 4K/120Hz • ESS SABRE ESS9028PRO DAC
The Arcam AVR11 HDMI 2.1 Class AB AV Receiver is a high-performance audio/video receiver designed to bring reference British acoustic musicality and pristine 8K video processing to modern home cinemas. Combining 7 channels of high-current Class AB amplification with 12 channels of discrete preamplifier decoding, it effortlessly drives Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive surround layouts. Built around the audiophile ESS SABRE ESS9028PRO DAC engine, full 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 connectivity supporting 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz, and full Dirac Live room correction with Bass Control capability, the Arcam AVR11 HDMI 2.1 Class AB AV Receiver offers an incredible entry point into reference high-resolution home theater performance.
Key Features & Innovations
Class AB power with 12-channel processing capacity — the Arcam AVR11 HDMI 2.1 Class AB AV Receiver generates 60W per channel into 8Ω across all 7 driven channels (85W @ 8Ω for 2 channels), backed by 12 channels of pre-out processing for up to 7.1.4 immersive audio expansion.
Full 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 video platform — features 7 HDMI inputs and 2 outputs supporting 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz, HDCP 2.3, eARC, Dolby Vision, Dynamic HDR10+, VRR, ALLM, and QFT for next-gen consoles and high-resolution cinema displays.
Dirac Live room correction & Dirac Live Bass Control ready — includes full-bandwidth Dirac Live acoustic calibration alongside support for Dirac Live Bass Control to eliminate acoustic room modes and optimize subwoofer integration.
ESS SABRE ESS9028PRO audiophile DAC engine — incorporates reference-grade 32-bit ESS SABRE DACs to deliver an exceptionally low noise floor, ultra-wide dynamic range, and crystal-clear soundstage resolution.
Comprehensive wireless audio & multi-room streaming — features native support for Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Bluetooth with aptX HD, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect with MQA decoding, and Roon Ready integration over Wi-Fi or Ethernet networks.
FAQ — Arcam AVR11 HDMI 2.1 Class AB AV Receiver
How does the AVR11 differ from the higher-tier AVR21 model?
While both receivers feature the identical ESS SABRE ESS9028PRO DAC, Dirac Live, and HDMI 2.1 8K video boards, the Arcam AVR11 HDMI 2.1 Class AB AV Receiver provides 12 processing channels and 60W per channel (all 7 driven), whereas the AVR21 offers 16 processing channels and 90W per channel.
How many speaker channels can the AVR11 power directly versus process?
The AVR11 directly powers 7 internal speaker channels with its Class AB amplification. Its internal DSP decodes 12 discrete channels (7.1.4 layout), allowing you to expand to a full Dolby Atmos height system by adding an external power amplifier (such as the Arcam PA410 or PA240) to the pre-outs.
Is the Dirac Live calibration microphone included in the box?
Yes. The receiver comes complete with a factory-calibrated USB microphone and connection cable to execute full Dirac Live room calibration routines using a Windows or Mac computer.
Does the AVR11 support eARC and high-frame-rate 4K/120Hz gaming?
Yes. All 7 HDMI inputs support full 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, enabling uncompressed audio return via eARC as well as 4K/120Hz and 8K/60Hz video pass-through from current gaming consoles and media streamers.
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