ARCAM Expands Radia Series With New AVAs, Power Amps and Preamp at ISE 2026

ARCAM is pushing the Radia Series beyond two-channel and straight into serious home theater territory. At ISE 2026 in Barcelona, the brand will debut its new Radia AV lineup—AVA15, AVA25, AVA35, and the AVP45 sixteen-channel AV processor, along with PA4 and PA9 power amplifiers.

The three new AVA models are essentially A/V receivers. However, because they do not include traditional AM/FM radio tuners, ARCAM has chosen to label them AVA (Audio/Video Amplifiers) rather than AVR (Audio/Video Receivers). AVP, meanwhile, stands for Audio/Video Preamp or Processor, a term commonly used to describe surround processors that require external power amplification.

The new lineup replaces the AVR11, AVR21, AVR31, and AV41 models introduced in 2022, delivering a full design refresh that brings ARCAM’s home theater components into visual alignment with the existing Radia Series hi-fi models. More importantly, the new AVA and AVP models add support for Dirac Live Active Room Treatment (Dirac ART), a notable step forward over the previous generation, which was limited to Dirac Live and Dirac Bass Control room correction upgrades.

The move positions ARCAM’s new AV components as fully modern cinema hubs, combining Dirac Live room correction with optional Dirac Live Bass Control and Dirac Live Active Room Treatment (ART) upgrades to actively manage low-frequency resonances and reflections. The result is tighter, more controlled bass, improved dialogue clarity, and a wider, more consistent sweet spot—even in asymmetrical or acoustically challenging rooms where traditional correction methods start to show their limits.

What the ARCAM AVA & AVP Models Share

• Dirac: Dirac Live Room Correction is standard, with optional upgrades for Dirac Live Bass Control and Dirac Live Active Room Treatment (ART).
• Dolby Atmos: Industry-standard immersive surround sound support.
• DTS:X: Immersive surround format offering more flexible speaker layout options than Dolby Atmos.
• Remote Control: Included Bluetooth remote operates without line-of-sight requirements.
• App Control: AVA and AVP models work with the ARCAM Radia app for setup, control, Internet Radio, podcasts, and UPnP playback on iOS, Android, and Windows PCs.
• Streaming Support: Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, and Roon support are all included, enabling direct streaming from lossless music services on Apple and Android devices.
• Bluetooth Support: Built-in Bluetooth with Snapdragon Sound and Auracast support.
• Front Panel Display: Large, high-resolution front-panel display provides clear system status and metadata visibility from the listening position.
• Form Factor: The AVA15, AVA25, AVA35, and AVP45 all share the same chassis dimensions.

What’s New?

The biggest changes over the previous generation of ARCAM AVRs are the new Radia Series design, added support for Dirac Live Active Room Treatment (ART), and an increase from seven to nine built-in amplified channels. These upgrades, however, come with a notable price increase, and both Dirac Live Bass Control and Dirac Live Active Room Treatment remain paid upgrades rather than standard features.

AVA15 

This AVA15 sits in the entry-level position within ARCAM’s lineup, but the feature set is anything but basic. It delivers nine channels of built-in Class D amplification, with the ability to expand to twelve channels through the use of external power amplifiers. This enables 7.1.2 or 5.1.4 speaker configurations using onboard amplification alone, while adding external amplification opens the door to 9.1.2 layouts. Additional system flexibility is available through configurable speaker assignments for extra subwoofers, height, or surround channels. For users seeking flexible Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support without jumping to a full separates setup, the AVA15 covers a lot of ground.

AVA25

The AVA25 steps things up with more robust amplification and enhanced audio decoding and processing, featuring nine channels of built-in Class A/B amplification rated at 100 watts per channel for greater control in larger rooms or with more demanding loudspeakers. In addition to Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, it adds Auro-3D surround sound, includes a Zone 2 output for multi-room configurations, and employs a toroidal linear power supply to deliver stable, consistent power under load.

AVA35

The top-of-the-line AVA35 also delivers nine channels of built-in amplification but moves to Class G topology, which ARCAM claims offers roughly twice the efficiency of the AVA25’s Class A/B design. According to ARCAM, this results in more controlled, precise performance with greater consistency across the full dynamic range. The AVA35 also benefits from an upgraded DAC architecture borrowed from the Radia Series hi-fi lineup, positioning it as the strongest option of the three for two-channel music listening as well as home cinema duties.

AVP45

For those who prefer a separates-based approach, the ARCAM AVP45 is designed to serve as the central hub of a home cinema system, offering sixteen unamplified channels of decoding with support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D, and IMAX Enhanced. Balanced outputs ensure a clean signal path, while Matrix Channel Assignment enables flexible speaker configurations and includes Zone 2 output for multi-room integration.

As a preamp/processor, the AVP45 requires external power amplification to deliver sound, but that flexibility allows users to choose amplification that best matches their speakers and listening priorities.

PA4

Housed in a slimline 1U chassis, the PA4 power amplifier provides four channels of Class D amplification. It can be paired with any multi-channel preamp/processor but is specifically designed to expand ARCAM Radia AV systems. The PA4 can be used to add additional channels to the AVA15, AVA25, and AVA35, or to offload the most demanding power requirements to the front main channels in a home theater setup.

PA9

Designed to partner with the AVP45 processor, the PA9 provides nine channels of Class D amplification, delivering controlled, effortless power across all channels. Built for high-channel-count immersive systems, the PA9 allows Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Auro-3D setups to perform at their best when paired with a dedicated processor-based configuration.

Comparison

The Competition

There’s no avoiding the fact that the new Radia Home Theater lineup is expensive, with pricing ranging from $4,500 to $7,000. That said, it’s largely in line with competing high-end options, including Denon’s $5,200 AVR-A10H and $7,200 AVR-A1H, as well as the $4,700 Marantz Cinema 30. On the AV preamp/processor side, the AVP45 faces direct competition from Marantz’s $8,000 AV10, $6,000 AV20, and $4,000 AV30.

The Bottom Line

ARCAM’s decision to bring Dirac Live Active Room Treatment to the Radia AV lineup is the defining upgrade. This is not a checkbox feature or marketing noise—it’s a real performance tool that elevates the AVA15, AVA25, AVA35, and AVP45 into serious home cinema territory for listeners who understand that the room is part of the system. What’s new is substantial: the Radia design language, higher channel counts, optional Dirac ART, Bluetooth with Snapdragon Sound and Auracast, HDR10+ Gaming support, and streamlined setup and control via the Radia Control app. What’s missing is equally clear: there’s no AM/FM radio tuner, and Dirac’s advanced processing options remain paid upgrades.

This lineup is aimed at buyers moving beyond mass-market AVRs—people building modern, immersive systems who care about bass control, timing, and consistency across multiple seats, not just a single sweet spot. With the simultaneous launch of the new ARCAM Radia Series loudspeakers at ISE 2026, ARCAM is making a coordinated push into high-performance home theater, offering a complete ecosystem designed for listeners who expect precision, not compromises.

Pricing & Availability

The ARCAM Radia AVA and AVP models will be available from authorized ARCAM dealers from Q3 2026. The PA amplifiers are scheduled for Q4 2026.

• ARCAM Radia AVA15: £2,599 / €2,999 / $4,499.95 
• ARCAM Radia AVA25: £4,499 / €4,999 / $5,499.95 
• ARCAM Radia AVA35: £5,999 / €6,999 / $6,999.95  
• ARCAM Radia AVP45: £5,299 / €5,999 / $5,999.95
• ARCAM Radia PA4: £899 / €999 / $1,499.95
• ARCAM Radia PA9: £3,499 / €3,999 / $4,999.95  

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