Arcam AVP700 Pre-Amp/Processor

avp700

avp700

avp700

avp700

avp700

avp700

MSRP: $2199
Price: $900

Interested? Send an email to support@socalhifi.com!

Conservatively rated 9/10, this thing is in absolute mint condition! Still has the plastic on the faceplate! Includes original box, remote and manual.

Features
- Dolby Digital EX, DTS ES, DTS 24/96 & Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoding
- 2-way HDMI switching
- Balanced audio outputs
- HDTV compatible component / RGB switching
- Composite and S-video up conversion to component or RGB
- 2nd zone output with audio and video
- 2-way RS232 control port
- RDS tuner on board
- Audiophile sound quality for movies and music

The AVP700 builds on Arcam’s impressive history and together with its natural partner, the new P1000 power amp, allows a truly spectacular multi channel sound system to be created. Drawing heavily on the design work of the world-renowned FMJ AV8 processor, the AVP700 offers the intensive feature set demanded by AV enthusiasts and custom installers alike. Video format up-conversion, HDMI digital video switching and full duplex RS232 allow the AVP700 to simplify typical home systems and integrate into the most complex installs. World-class audio processing within the AVP700 delivers a sound quality that will enthrall even the most discerning listeners regardless of the source material or decoding mode required.

Analogue audio
- Audiophile quality components for best sound quality, including 1% metal film resistors, polypropylene film capacitors, OSCON electrolytic capacitors & double sided, through-plated fiberglass circuit boards
- Balanced & Unbalanced pre amp outputs for all 7 channels and subwoofer
- Multi-channel 7.1 analogue input for DVD-A or SACD sources
- Stereo direct switch bypasses and disables all digital processing for 2 channel analogue sources
- 7 stereo analogue inputs (plus tuner); 3 tape outputs (one a tape loop)
- Zone 2 stereo audio, from stereo analogue inputs or internal tuner. Source and volume control independent from main outputs
- Built in FM/AM RDS stereo tuner with 30 FM and 16 AM presets

Digital audio
- State of the art Crystal Semiconductors CS49400 DSP, with 24-bit fixed point double precision Dolby Digital and DTS decoding and 32-bit fixed point double precision bass management. 4 layer PCBs
- Wolfson Microelectronics 24-bit 192kHz DACs, stereo ADC and precision electronic volume controls
- Decodes Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx (including full music mode support), DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Discrete and Matrix 6.1, DTS Neo 6
- 6 Arcam-optimized surround effects modes for 2 channel sources
- Adjustable crossover switching from 40 – 130 Hz in 10 Hz steps
- Separate sub woofer level settings for film and stereo listening
- Bass and treble equalizers, both global and for each of 7 main channels
- 6 fully assignable digital inputs, 3 co-axial, 3 optical; 1 coaxial & 1 optical output
- Assignable global audio delay, adjustable from 0 – 220 milliseconds, to compensate for video processing delays in digital displays or DVD players

Video
- 2-way HDMI switching, HDCP compatible
- 5 composite and 5 S-video inputs; 3 fully buffered outputs of each type
- 3x HDTV compatible component video inputs and 1 monitor output (these may alternatively be configured to support RGB, with sync on composite video, for use in European TV systems
- Video up conversion – composite to S-video and vice versa via the monitor outputs; composite and S-video to interlaced component video
- Video up conversion to RGB with sync on composite (SCART compatible) for European TV displays. 12V triggers support S-video, RGB and widescreen switching for SCART equipped TVs.
- Composite and S-video inputs assignable to “non video” audio inputs
- High quality (component / RGB) inputs each assignable to any audio input
- Zone 2 composite video output, from composite video inputs

Custom install features
- Independent Zone 2 (audio + video), with fixed/variable volume & parental access control to sources
- Duplex RS-232 control; also suitable for system software updates
- RC-5 remote input jacks for both zones
- IR pass through for source components
- Full suite of discrete IR RC-5 codes, including separate on / off etc
- 12 Volt triggers, on/off for zones 1 and 2 and either SCART control (video in RGB mode) or on / off and video signal sensing (component video mode)

General
- Supplied with back-lit CR80 learning remote control with support for up to 7 other components
- Large, clear 12 character dimmable VFD front panel display
- Ground lift switch ; User switchable between 120 and 230 Volt mains supplies
- Size – 430mm wide, 433mm deep, 145mm high
- Weight - 18.3 lbs.