My personal review and experience with Arcam AVR 550 with Dirac Live

Wanted to share my thoughts and experience of the Arcam AVR 550.

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danimaz07-20-2017 9:55pm

danimaz OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 39 posts 10-21-2017 at 03:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hi Nicks25, Sorry for the really really late post and response to your question. I had a rotel RSP 1572 paired with Rotel RMB 1075 5ch amp. I sold my Rotel 1572 but kept the amp. Currently I am running the AVR 550 as a preamp since it's amp is not as beefy as its big brother avr850. Difference in movies: Due to its room correction and support for latest formats the movies (blu ray) do sound more open and better with the Arcam. With the room correction turned on the dialogue is more clear. Rotel was pretty good but Arcam has the edge. Music: Very close! Its a matter of preference. Both Arcam and Rotel have open dynamic sound however Arcam is a bit warmer. Loving my Arcam!
danimaz OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 39 posts 11-18-2017 at 06:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @nicks25 how are you liking the amp section of the AV860?
danimaz OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 39 posts 02-12-2019 at 10:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Update: After owning the avr550 the receiver has stopped working! Arcam's support has been good so far but not until I had to escalate this issue with Best Buy Magnolia's corporate office and as a well as with Arcam North America. Do not buying anything from Magnolia AV, especially the one in Schaumburg, IL Stand by for more details!