January 31, 2017 | Dallas, TX | The Sound Organisation announces the arrival of the Arcam AV860 12-Channel Preamp-Processor. The latest in an extraordinary line of Arcam AV products, the AV860 is the utmost performing AV processor Arcam has yet designed.

As one of the few audio specialists in the world to engineer and build high performance AV Receivers, the latest addition to the Arcam AVR line, the AV860, delivers a stunning listening experience in the comfort of home for the entire family. Formats ranging from hi-res multi-channel and pitch perfect two-channel, through music, movies, television shows and gaming, the AV860 with Dolby Atmos® & DTS-X provides the full impact of the entertainment experience to the entire family.

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Arcam AR860 Features Include:

  • Dolby Atmos® & DTS-X 7.1.4 decoding
  • 4K (UHD) HDMI2.0a with HDCP2.2
  • 7 HDMI inputs, 3 HDMI Outputs, ARC Compatible
  • Dirac Live® for Arcam Room Correction
  • Spotify® Connect Enabled
  • Cirrus CS42528 Audiophile DAC
  • Ethernet, RS232 and IR Control
  • Discrete Analog Volume Control
  • Uprated Power Supplies
  • Pro-Grade Balanced Output Section
  • Jitter Reducing Digital Re-Clocking
  • Designed and Hand-Built in the UK

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Arcam engineers incorporated the latest room correcting technology from Dirac Research. Using some of the most advanced digital processing available, Dirac Live® for Arcam provides a retailer the ability to improve acoustic performance of the client’s setup giving all listening the best possible experience in their unique home environment.

Together with Arcam’s legendary amplifier technology, object based Dolby Atmos® and DTS-X deliver captivating sound that places, controls and moves audio anywhere in the room, including overhead, to bring sound entertainment alive all around the audience. Both video and audio stages are designed to embrace current and upcoming technologies. HDMI2.0a with HDCP2.2, 4K “Ultra HD”, HDR, and 3D video capability are engineered in.

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The process begins by ensuring the incoming digital audio signal is as clean as possible using proprietary re-clocking that reduces jitter to nearly unmeasurable levels. Then state-of-the-art, DSP-based processing and digital-to-analog conversion is applied. The processed signal is then fed through properly engineered analog circuits that minimize noise, all controlled by a fully analog volume control for ultimate clarity. Each step in the signal path is discrete and every circuit is fed by individual high-performance power supplies that ensure stability and maximize sound quality.

Control is available via Ethernet, enabling a fully integrated whole house control systems with drivers for Control4 and Crestron, or via the iOS MusicLife UPnP/control app. Get the free app here. RS232, 12V triggers and standard IR control are also included.

The AV860 is available now in the US through The Sound Organisation’s Authorized Arcam retailers at a MSRP of $5,500.00.

About Arcam of Cambridge
Celebrating 40 years and pioneers of the modern Hi-Fi industry, Arcam is one of the world’s most prestigious audio engineering companies designing and building affordable and high-end Hi-Fi and Home Cinema equipment. A recognised global authority on AV, High-End Audio, Digital Audio and all elements of sound and vision, Arcam designs their world-class products in Cambridge UK.

About The Sound Organisation
For over twenty-five years, the mission of The Sound Organisation is to bring the most musical sounding home audio components from Europe to the US. TSO proudly offers ARCAM, Chord Company, DALI, Melco, ProAc, Quadraspire and Rega Research to North American specialty audio retailers. Backed by a unique team of sales, training and service technicians, TSO provides a combination of responsible and responsive retail support delivering the very best sound for the dollar.