Arcam AVA25 - Reference Audio Video Amplifier

AVA25 is the culmination of decades of British engineering from ARCAM. Developed in Cambridge and built on nearly 50 years of amplifier design experience, AVA25 represents the most ambitious expression of ARCAM’s sound philosophy in a modern home cinema and music platform.

This is not just an AV amplifier. It is a reference instrument in which power, control, and musicality are integrated into one unified design.

HIGHLIGHTS

• 9-channel ARCAM Class AB amplification
• Up to 16-channel processing and flexible channel allocation
• Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, and Auro-3D
• Dirac Live room correction
• 7 HDMI 2.1 inputs and 2 HDMI outputs
• 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz support
• 16-channel pre-out
• Roon Ready and extensive hi-res streaming
• 6.5” high-resolution color display

CLASS AB WITH MUSICAL AUTHORITY

Unlike the Class D-based AVA15, AVA25 uses ARCAM’s own Class AB amplification. This topology delivers a more traditional, analog warmth combined with significant current capacity and control.

With up to 125 watts per channel at 8 ohms in stereo and high stability in multichannel operation, AVA25 reproduces both microdynamic nuances and explosive film sequences with effortless authority. The low distortion and wide frequency response ensure a sound that feels natural, open, and physically present.

IMMERSIVE REFERENCE-CLASS PLATFORM

AVA25 supports up to 16 channels of processing and provides flexibility for advanced speaker configurations. Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, and Auro-3D create a three-dimensional soundstage with realistic depth and height information.

Dirac Live analyzes and optimizes the room’s acoustic response, ensuring precise integration between speakers and subwoofers. The result is coherent and detailed reproduction, regardless of the room’s challenges.

ADVANCED HDMI AND VIDEO SUPPORT

AVA25 is fully compatible with HDMI 2.1a and supports 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz as well as HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG. Features such as VRR and ALLM make it just as suitable for high-end gaming as for serious movie viewing.

The Zone 2 HDMI output provides additional flexibility in larger installations.

STREAMING AND DIGITAL INTEGRATION

AVA25 integrates modern streaming platforms directly into the system. It supports Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Qobuz Connect, and is Roon Ready.

Hi-res formats up to 24-bit / 192 kHz as well as DSD up to 128 are played back at full resolution. Gapless playback and broad codec support ensure an uninterrupted listening experience.

Bluetooth 5.4 with Auracast and Snapdragon Sound provides flexible wireless connectivity.

PROFESSIONAL SIGNAL ARCHITECTURE

With 16-channel pre-out, AVA25 offers the option of external power amplification in larger reference systems. The balanced internal signal processing and low noise floor ensure high signal integrity in complex systems.

Digital and analog inputs are engineered with a focus on low noise and precise conversion, making AVA25 both a serious music amplifier and an advanced surround control center.

DESIGN AND USER EXPERIENCE

The 6.5” color display presents metadata and album artwork in high resolution. Setup and control are handled via the ARCAM Radia app, which provides access to streaming, presets, and network services.

The cabinet conveys classic British minimalism and solid construction, and its high weight reflects the serious internal build quality.

THE ULTIMATE ARCAM EXPERIENCE

AVA25 is created for those who want maximum musicality combined with uncompromising cinematic performance. It delivers power, finesse, and flexibility in a design where every detail has been developed with a focus on sound quality.