ARCAM Radia AVP45 16-Channel Dolby Atmos AV Processor

The ARCAM Radia AVP45 is a 16-channel surround processor for high-end home cinemas using separate power amplifiers. It provides decoding and control while allowing you to choose external amplification that suits each speaker group.

Key features of the ARCAM AVP45

• Up to 16 channels of audio decoding and processing
• Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D and IMAX Enhanced processing
• Balanced analogue outputs for connection to compatible power amplifiers
• Matrix Channel Assignment for flexible channel routing
• Dirac Live room correction with optional Bass Control and Active Room Treatment
• Zone 2 output for secondary room integration
• Roon Ready with popular music-streaming platforms and high-resolution support

Is the AVP45 right for your home cinema?

Please note: the AVP45 is a processor, not a powered AV receiver. It must be partnered with external multichannel power amplification, such as the ARCAM PA9, to drive passive loudspeakers.

Technical Specifications

Why use an AV processor instead of an AV amplifier?

The AVP45 is a multichannel audio/video control and decoding component rather than a receiver with built-in speaker power amplifiers. Separating processing from amplification allows installers to choose external power amplifiers according to the channel count and loudspeaker requirements.

ARCAM AVP45 – Frequently Asked Questions

Which power amplifiers can I use?

The Radia PA9 is a suggested partner for a nine-channel bank of speaker amplification, but other suitable amplifiers may be used when the analogue input and output arrangements match. A full installation needs enough amplifier channels for the chosen layout.

Can I connect passive loudspeakers directly?

No. The AVP45 needs compatible external power amplifiers to drive passive speakers.

Our Advice at Kronos AV

Our advice

Our team can advise on the right speaker layout, source connections and installation requirements before purchase.