Arcam AVR31
The worst value on the board: the audiophile-brand trap of the category, where Class G amplification and Dirac Live do not offset flagship pricing and a brand history of HDMI-board grief, and the Anthem MRX 1140 8K is the better audiophile buy.
Consolidated from 7 independent outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 5 positive sources
- 2 mixed sources
1 of 3 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.
Flagship money for nine processed channels - fewer than the Denon X4800H - from a brand whose AVR line has a long history of HDMI-board complaints among enthusiasts; the Anthem MRX 1140 8K is the better-built, better-value audiophile choice at this tier.
Flagged 10 September 2026
Pros & cons
- ✓ Class G amplification
- ✓ Dirac Live room correction
- ✓ Audiophile-brand pedigree
- ✓ Sophisticated, high-class sound
- ✓ Healthy seven HDMI 2.1 inputs
- ✗ Fewer processed channels than the Denon X4800H despite flagship pricing
- ✗ Arcam's AVR line has a long history of HDMI-board complaints among enthusiasts
- ✗ The Anthem MRX 1140 8K is the better-built, better-value audiophile choice
- ✗ An older, previous-generation design
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
5 positive sources
Audio Advice Danielle Welch · reviewer · Jan 2026 The ARCAM AVR31 is a dream receiver for anyone who loves both home theater and high end two channel music. It’s one of the only AVRs on the market to feature Class G amplification, a design ARCAM developed to deliver the purity and finesse of a great audiophile amplifier while still providing the dynamic power needed for big soundtracks.Read D
Doneo Article · Sept 2021 The AVR31 is a high-power, audio/visual receiver that delivers stunning realism for the ultimate home cinema experience. With native 16-channel decoding of immersive audio from Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Auro-3D, the AVR31 can deliver incredible theatre experiences.Read S
Stereoindex Benjamin Browning · reviewer · Jul 2026 Arcam AVR31: Powerful 7.1-channel AV receiver Serious room-corrected theater A powerful receiver platform with Dirac calibration, Atmos expansion potential, and G-class amplification.Read C
Crutchfield Article This means lower heat, less distortion, and a dynamic, satisfying audio experience.Read A
Audio Science Review (ASR) Forum Azagoth · reviewer · May 2026 Updated my AV41 yesterday and the software is working perfectly . Good job Arcam .Read
2 mixed sources
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #10 of 27 on our AV receivers tier list, in B tier. That placement draws on 7 independent outlets.
None of the 7 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Fewer processed channels than the Denon X4800H despite flagship pricing. Arcam's AVR line has a long history of HDMI-board complaints among enthusiasts. The Anthem MRX 1140 8K is the better-built, better-value audiophile choice. An older, previous-generation design.
On our av receivers board, Arcam AVR31 ranks #10 (B tier) ahead of Marantz Cinema 30 at #16 (C tier). Marantz Cinema 30: A genuine flagship with flagship build and Marantz's shared Denon support infrastructure. It loses positions to the Denon X units only because the ownership story is the same for more money.
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