Hi There. Thanks for the update. FYI ihave an Arcam avr550. I agree with all your points, good and bad. You are spot on, same experience here. The remote control is so annoying!! This is my second Arcam. I do love the sound though. Sound cutting off - Same here Remote Control over complicated - Agree Room Correction - Gave up ages ago Sound is excellent - Indeed Cheers
@Hondaguru1122
2 жыл бұрын
I love my AVR30 even with all the bugs I had to correct. With the latest update, seems to be working great (as of now). I noticed, turning on the ARCAM LAST, after sources, TV etc, helps with freezing, and being forced to power down and reset. The no sound after paused, I get all the time. The remote is a weird one as well
@stevelacey2004
2 жыл бұрын
Good review and conclusion. I have owned Arcam kit for years here in the UK. Their new product releases often frustrate and more than once I have returned newly purchased Arcam AVRs, for a while opting for Anthem, NAD and Denon instead. But I always missed the immersive, refined yet powerful and dynamic sound of my Arcam. Your point, that it should work out of the box is true, but then recent firmware updates plus time put in setting things, emailing Arcam and searching forums are really paying off. I would try to persevere with Dirac as in my experience it does a great job of bringing the bass under control and knitting things together superbly. Even great with stereo music. If I hadn’t got such a great deal though (£3400 AVR20 + PA410) I’d wouldn’t be so tolerant. In summary, the trade off of cost and hassle vs end result with my AVR20 + PA410 + Kef R Series is definitely worth it.
@dickydoesaudio3466
2 жыл бұрын
NAD was going to be my next option if this didn't workout, I've heard nothing but good things about Nad, but the 16 channel's of processing is what had me keep the arcam. There was a point that I almost unhooked it and put it in the box to return. But there's a learning curve with almost everything new. There are still some minor bugs that need to be worked out by arcam, hopefully sooner than later.
@lancenorth1696
2 жыл бұрын
I just ordered the AVR10 that I plan on running 5.1. I am now contemplating putting it in the truck and bringing it back to the local Best Buy without unboxing it. I have a Denon AVRX2700 now and I think it is a bit buggy. Not sure I can tolerate a higher level of aggravation . Thanks for the good review !
@dickydoesaudio3466
2 жыл бұрын
I would at least open it and give it a listen. The bugs are slowly working there way out, practically gone now. My only issue is the arcam doesn't have on screen display, other than that the sound is much better then my denon.
@charlesking678
2 жыл бұрын
The arcam sounds worlds better than the x2700
@skippyturtle1
2 жыл бұрын
I just got the AVR5 and I have run into some of the same issues as you. There is very little documentation on these Arcam AVRs. The sound is great, the setup is a little difficult to figure out, mostly try and try again to figure out what works. My NAD was a little bit the same way. I've only had this unit for a few days so far. The Dirac issues are the same I had with my NAD. I think thats more the Dirac software not being 100%. Thanks for your thoughts and update.
@LandwehrRob
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Dan, just asking, but I am thinking about buying the AVR5. Is this amp flawless when hooked up to a TV set (combine with an Apple TV) like no HDMI issues?
@dickydoesaudio3466
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I agree. Try and try again until you get what you're looking for as far as sound goes... 16 channels of processing and dirac are what sold me on this avr. IMO dirac is overrated, and the 16 channels are used in Dolby atmos. Dts.x still only uses 11 channels. At times I wish I would have returned this and kept my denon, but,,, eventually I'll figure out everything I need to about this avr. .... Rob, if Dan is having the same issues I'm having on my avr20 then I doubt the avr5 is flawless by any means.. . ARCAM, NAD, EMOTIVA, JBL SDP series, and others all have issues. Hopefully they'll all get worked out in the very near future.
@LandwehrRob
2 жыл бұрын
@@dickydoesaudio3466 After looking at Anthem, I think I will buy the Yamaha rx-a6a, thanks Dicky!
@skippyturtle1
2 жыл бұрын
@@LandwehrRob I think the AVR5 is a nice unit. The sound is outstanding, I have no issue with heat (and I play my stuff LOUD!). I think it's really just the Dirac not fully baked for these receivers. I wonder if the new Onkyo AVRs have the same issue? I'm going to give this AVR a month to see if I can work out some of these things. If I can't I'll send it back and wait for something else. I'll go back to my NAD 758 v3.
@skippyturtle1
2 жыл бұрын
@@LandwehrRob I haven't had any issues with HDMI at this point.
@achujs
Жыл бұрын
Hi do you know how to increase the input gain in Arcam AVR20 ? ( to increase the volume) there was an option in Denon AVR’s to increase the input gain and I hope there should be something similar in Arcam too. I feel like the replacement Arcam AVR’s volume gain is much lower that the first one. I could hear everything loud and clear between 38dB to 44dB ranges but the replacement one I need to put the volume over 50dB to hear .I have got a replacement AVR 20 as my previous one had a bad transformer hum.
@catalinbogdan122
Жыл бұрын
I have the same problem with the center channel making some crackling noise, do you fixed yours?
@pattiepats
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Sir, thanks for your honest review. May I know if you're using the crown amp with Arcam? If you do, how does it sounds? May be you can make a review as well? Thanks in advance!
@dickydoesaudio3466
2 жыл бұрын
I'm using the crown amps for my buttkickers, and the front wide speakers. I use the arcam for all of the ear level speakers, besides the front wides. I might do a review on the crown amps, in the near future. Thanks for the comment, and suggestion.
@kenshinesca
2 жыл бұрын
Did you ever figure out why your wide speakers weren't working? I was thinking about buying an Arcam and setting ch 13 and 14 to height 3, is that possible?
@dickydoesaudio3466
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it was just a problem on my part. I always thought if you had more then 11 channels they would play all the time just like heights or surrounds. They don't, the only time they'll play is in Dolby atmos and I believe Dolby surround, or 16 channel stereo, which is still really cool. I was thinking they should work for dts.x and all of the other surround formats, but they don't. Its still worth it. Now that I have had more time with the arcam, I'm happy I bought it.
@astralboy
2 жыл бұрын
as the new HDMI 2.1 boards are out, are you planning to send it to an arcam dealer for the upgrade?
@dickydoesaudio3466
2 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure. I might wait for a year if I do. I'm just not in a big hurry
@wendellprice7220
2 жыл бұрын
OMG!!! You’re pouring my feelings all over the floor!!! I just purchase the Arcam avr5, one of the best sounding receivers I’ve had in my theater….it just won’t do it’s supposed to do. Even after speaking with Arcam, 4 times, I get nothing. Most of the inputs I get no sound from, picture cuts in and out, Hell, eve the instructions are vague as best. I’m tired, I’m frustrated, its going back. At this price point, these units should do a lot better. I’m out.
@dickydoesaudio3466
2 жыл бұрын
I don't disagree with you, but I kept mine and after learning more about it I am glad I did. You do seem to be having some pretty bad luck with yours.
@thelonewolf666
5 ай бұрын
buy a yamaha
@antonioantequeracid6005
2 жыл бұрын
I love my avr20 for the sound, but at the price you pay, the flaws it has and how much you have to be on top of it, I have mixed feelings since I come from a denon 8500h that was solid as a rock but if you want sound improvements you have to accept these errors or go back to a plug and play avr.
@dickydoesaudio3466
2 жыл бұрын
I've been tempted multiple times to go back to my denon but I feel like the upside of the arcam is much higher. It's just going to take some time to learn how to use it
@antonioantequeracid6005
2 жыл бұрын
@@dickydoesaudio3466 If you need something, count on me, I have spent a few months that remain for me ... it is an avr not easy to use and right now it is very stable and the sound is fantastic but at these prices I could offer more and more quantity. I have had to spend more money on external amplification when with the 8500 I had enough for everything, but what happens that I am a lover of the two channels and the arcam sounds better than the 8500.
@michaelnyansafo7343
Жыл бұрын
Hi big man, I just bought the arcam avr10 and struggling to update the firmware can you please make a video on that or send me Direct link to the update? I have connected cat6 cable straight to the avr but still doesn’t install the update and I have downloaded the file to the USB drive and also doesn’t install. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I need your help please
@Laissez_Faire
4 ай бұрын
Did you ever get this fixed?
@agordon7369
2 жыл бұрын
Were you able to return it without any issues and what did you wind up going with to replace it.
@dickydoesaudio3466
2 жыл бұрын
I ended up keeping it. I was gonna send it back but figured I'd stick with it, and learn more about it. The glitches have been fixed so I'm glad I kept it.
@agordon7369
2 жыл бұрын
@@dickydoesaudio3466 that’s good I’m looking at either the Arcam AVR11 or the NAD T778 and am torn between the two but have heard the Arcam has less handshake issues and had really good customer service.
@Laissez_Faire
4 ай бұрын
@@agordon7369what did you go with?
@agordon7369
4 ай бұрын
@@Laissez_Faire right now I’m still using my Denon x3600 I sold my house and bought an older house in town but had a flood in the basement so lots of work to do to get the basement ready for the theater room. Leaning toward Anthem for the room correction due to the size of the room
@Laissez_Faire
4 ай бұрын
@@agordon7369 oh man! Sorry to hear that. Anthem is a great sounding unit.
@vforvictory888
10 ай бұрын
At this price it can only power 7 speakers. A put off for me
@alexandarteodosiev5001
2 жыл бұрын
USE YOUR IP ON ARCAM20 AND FROM THERE CONTROL YOUR DIRAC NOT FROM A REMOTE CONTROL .ITHNK SO,I DONT WANT TO COLOR YOU
@dickydoesaudio3466
2 жыл бұрын
I will definitely give this a try. I haven't tried web iu yet
@007systems7
Жыл бұрын
Your taxes must really get you down if your AVR gets you this sad.
@JonMoralesLA
Жыл бұрын
Yeah this really went to a dark place…lol
@gameklipz3553
2 жыл бұрын
Disappointing because it sounds so awesome compared to Denon and Marantz in the store
@dickydoesaudio3466
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it definitely has a better sound then the denon that I have. The issues it has though, might not be worth the extra coin.
@gameklipz3553
2 жыл бұрын
@@dickydoesaudio3466 thanks so much! I went with the Denon 4700 and I have an Emotiva A7 amp on the way along with some Klipsch rp8000 floors. I’m sure I’ll enjoy it.
@dickydoesaudio3466
2 жыл бұрын
@@gameklipz3553 yeah you got a nice set up. Congrats!!!
@gameklipz3553
2 жыл бұрын
@@dickydoesaudio3466 thanks a lot!!
@danielhernandez2942
2 жыл бұрын
IMAGINE WHEN YOU GET EVERYTHING UP & RUNNING RIGHT....................................................!!!!!
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