Arcam AVA25 AV Amplifier
Step into a world where every note and every scene is delivered with uncompromising precision and emotional depth. The AVA25 isn’t just an amplifier—it’s the culmination of nearly 50 years of ARCAM’s mastery in sound design, created for those who demand nothing less than excellence.
Expertly engineered in Cambridge, UK, the AVA25 builds on our heritage with advanced Class AB amplification, developed in-house to deliver a richer, more musical performance. This is how we achieve sound that feels alive—rich, detailed, and effortlessly immersive.
With nine channels of powerful amplification, the AVA25 effortlessly drives immersive setups like 7.1.2 or 5.1.4, and offers expansion to 16 total channels with additional subwoofers, height, or surround speakers. Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced and AURO-3D transport you with a cinematic experience, while Dirac Live room correction ensures flawless detail tailored to your space.
At ARCAM, sound quality isn’t just a promise—it’s our obsession. The AVA25 is the result of rigorous testing and listening sessions to award it the ARCAM name.
Features:
And with a vibrant 6.5" colour display, intuitive on-screen menus, and the new Radia App, setup and streaming are effortless.
High power ARCAM Class AB Amplification with 9x 100W Power Output into 8O.
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.
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
Specifications:
Decoding / Encoding
Maximum Channel Count: 16
Reassignable Channels:
Front, Surround Back, Height Channels
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: 16/0
Single-ended (RCA) peak output level per channel: 2V RMS
THD+N (20 Hz to 20 kHz): –100dB
Amplification
Amplifier Channels: 9, Class AB
Continuous power output (0.5% THD)
8O, 20Hz - 20kHz, 2 channels driven: 125W*
4O, 1kHz, 2 channels driven: 200W*
8O, 20Hz - 20kHz, 9 channels driven: 100W*
4O, 1kHz, 9 channels driven: 120W*
Harmonic distortion @80% power, 8O at 1kHz: 0.01%*
General
Mains voltage (V/Hz): 100–120V or 220–240V, 50–60Hz
Max Power consumption: 900W
Max Thermal dissipation: 3070 BTU/hour
Idle Power consumption: 87W
Idle Thermal dissipation: 300 BTU/hour
Standby Power consumption (Default/Low Power): 2W/0.4W
Dimensions W x D (including speaker terminals) x H (including feet): W432 x D459.1 x H170mm
Weight (net): 21.5kg
Weight (packed): 28.2kg
