Description
Arcam AVR31 HDMI 2.1 Class G AV Receiver
High-performance Class G AV receiver with 16-channel immersive-audio decoding, Dirac Live room correction and HDMI 2.1 for premium home theatre systems.
Arcam AVR31 HDMI 2.1 Class G AV Receiver is a av receiver aimed at systems where performance and integration both matter.
AV receiver
Built around the job it actually needs to do
The receiver combines seven onboard Class G amplifier channels with 16-channel decoding, allowing external power amplifiers to be added for larger layouts. Dirac Live is included for room optimisation, with system expansion available through the wider Dirac ecosystem where supported.
System Integration
Connectivity, control and calibration matter in the finished room
Real-World System Fit
Match the product to the room and the rest of the electronics
System Fit and Buying Advice
With Arcam AVR31 HDMI 2.1, start with the speaker layout rather than the receiver or processor itself. Decide how many bed, height and subwoofer channels the room genuinely needs, then work backwards into amplification and processing. That keeps the system from being over-specified in one area while missing channels or flexibility somewhere else.
Key Features
- The receiver combines seven onboard Class G amplifier channels with 16-channel decoding, allowing external power amplifiers to be added for larger layouts.
- Dirac Live is included for room optimisation, with system expansion available through the wider Dirac ecosystem where supported.
- Seven HDMI inputs support 8K/60 and 4K/120 video, eARC and modern HDR formats, while network streaming covers AirPlay 2, Google Cast/Chromecast and Roon-ready use.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Amplified channels | 7 |
| Decoding | 16-channel |
| Amplification | Class G |
| Room correction | Dirac Live |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1; 8K/60 and 4K/120 support |
| Video outputs | 3 HDMI outputs including Zone 2 |
Detailed Technical Specifications
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Core specifications
- Amplified channels:7
- Decoding:16-channel
- Amplification:Class G
- Room correction:Dirac Live
- HDMI:HDMI 2.1; 8K/60 and 4K/120 support
- Video outputs:3 HDMI outputs including Zone 2
System planning
- Application:It suits a premium home theatre that values music performance as well as surround decoding, with room to add external amplification as the speaker layout grows.
- Installation:Allow ventilation, cable access and service access appropriate to the installation.
Important Notes
- Plan ventilation and external amplifier allocation before configuring expanded immersive layouts.
The Audio Experts Take
AVR31 is the receiver to consider when you want Arcam's Class G amplification inside the main AV chassis rather than moving immediately to separates. It can anchor a serious home cinema, but the room still benefits from proper speaker planning, Dirac setup and ventilation. If you are weighing AVR31 against AV41 plus power amplifiers, we can help compare the cost, rack space and upgrade path for your room.
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