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Arcam AVR-350 Receiver Review by webhammer


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Model: AVR-350
Category: Receiver
Suggested Retail Price: $2500
Description: Best sounding receiver on the planet?
Manufacturer URL: Arcam
Model Picture: View

Review by webhammer (D) on July 07, 2006 at 08:22:55
IP Address: 68.255.117.214
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As a former "Linnie", where timing precision was everything, I can say that the Arcam AVR-350 has opened new vistas into what is possible with a receiver. Not only is the timing spot on, the noise floor drops to zero. I have never experienced such realistic size and body in instrumentation before, and the emotional presentation in vocals, from Patsy Cline to Cecilia Bartoli, makes me cry every time I listen. I had the Arcam AVR-300 for a year before this, and before that, an active Linn system with Kaber speakers, Kairn preamp and three 5105 amps. I have always preferred the British sound. Give this receiver a listen on music, even in a non-purist way as I do, in Dolby Pro Logic Music with no delays. I guarantee you will be surprised.


Product Weakness: None noted.
Product Strengths: Incredibly low noise floor, subtlety revealed on every emotional passage.


Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier: Arcam Diva AVR-350
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None
Sources (CDP/Turntable): Arcam FMJ DV29
Speakers: Acoustic Energy AE1 MkIII
Cables/Interconnects: Nordost throughout
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Pop and classical individual and group vocals
Room Size (LxWxH): 16 x 13 x 8
Time Period/Length of Audition: 3 weeks
Other (Power Conditioner etc.): REL Brittania 2 sub
Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner


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