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

@nicks25 how are you liking the amp section of the AV860? 

@danimaz - the AV860 is a pre-pro so there is no amp section.

I am using a 7channel Sunfire (L/R/C/Surrounds/Rear Surrounds) and a 5 channel Emotiva (4 Atmos speakers) in my set up.

I also own an AVR550 & wrote a review posted at the Secrets of Home Theater & High Fidelity website.  At the time I wrote the review, the implementation of the Dirac Live correction had but a minimal effect on the sound.  But recent rearrangements in the room will require that I try it again.  Will post again after calibration to see what differences it makes on "round two."

@danimaz 
 
If you don’t want it warm sounding, you know you can adjust that with Dirac right?

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!