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In Reply to: Arcam AVR-100 Receiver posted by Hantra on January 04, 2001 at 13:47:15:

How's the steering in DPL? Do you have a CD which goes from stage left to right? What digital cable are you using (since the Arcam page made no mention of an analog bypass of the digital processors, we KNOW it's not there)?

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Re: Arcam AVR-100 Receiver Hantra 07:59:13 01/05/01 (5)
Dolby Pro Logic is very nice on this receiver. It takes DPL to the limits of what it can do. My Denon AVR-2500's DPL sucks compared to this one. So, even for those DSS channels that aren't DD, DPL sounds way better than it did.
As for the analog bypass, it is there. There is a DIRECT button on the receiver to bypass the electronics. I am surprised that you did not find that on their website, as that was a major selling point for me. I am using Chris VH's Fine Silver IC's from the PD-65, and a Tributaries digital cable from the DV-05.
HTH,
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- only bypass mentioned was for tone controls Mart 10:13:11 01/06/01 (4)
  I didn't see anything direct bypass switch for stereo only out for analog signals. These are exerbs fromm their site. The direct switch seems to be for the analog output stage, not the DSP bypass. Maybe it's in your manual but it's not on the site.
  
  "A massive toroidal transformer is at the heart of the AVR100's superior performance on music. This massive power supply, and the use of audiophile quality components at critical points in the signal path, together give a demonstratively better sound on music sources than other AV receivers at comparable prices. Tone control circuits are included along with a direct button which by-passes these for optimum sound quality. The AVR100 is capable of delivering 70 watts to all five channels and will deliver around 90 watts per channel when used in stereo."
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  "A massive power supply with a custom built 550VA toroidal transformer gives the power amplifier section an extremely solid and controlled sound. The use of audiophile grade components in critical signal paths ensures that music is reproduced withsubtlety and precision. A bypass switch for the tone control circuits further simplifies the stereo signal path and, when activated, gives a surprising improvement in sound quality."
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  "The AVR 100 is rated at 70 watts per channel in five channel mode and will deliver more than 90 watts per channel when used in stereo mode. Speaker impedance is selectable between 8 ohms and 4-6 ohms. Six 2 channel audio inputs are provided, along with a direct 6 channel input for connection to multi-channel analogue audio sources such as DVD-Audio. There are three digital inputs connected to a powerful 24 bit digital signal processor and six 24 bit DACs for decoding Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS encoded material. Video routing, complete with on screen graphics, is available for up to four composite and s-video sources."
  
  ....just my 2�
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  - Re: only bypass mentioned was for tone controls Hantra 20:51:25 01/06/01 (3)
    Here's a review from E-Town taken from www.aslgroup.com - The US distributor for Arcam.
    Arcam AVR100 Dolby Digital/DTS A/V Receiver
    When I first saw Arcam's gutsy "Home theater that doesn't suck" ad for its AVR100 A/V receiver in Stereophile magazine, my heart swelled with joy. Could Arcam, one of Britain's top-selling high-end audio brands, really produce a receiver that totally decimates its mass-market competitors? Not quite, but the AVR100 is right on target with home theater-curious audiophiles. Take it from me, this thing performs that well.
    The AVR100's innards look high-end; there's a massive toroidal power transformer and eight vertically oriented daughter boards. This bad boy was designed for music lovers; it bypasses the digital signaling processing (DSP) in stereo mode, so analog music signals aren't messed with. The AVR100's dynamic range control lets you dial in just the right amount of compression, which will be great for late-night viewings of "Saving Private Ryan."
    - any dynamic expansion? <nt> Mart 22:52:41 01/06/01 (2)
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      - Yes, but I have not tried it yet. . . --> Hantra 09:15:54 01/07/01 (1)
        
        In Reply to: any dynamic expansion? posted by Mart on January 06, 2001 at 22:52:41:
        
        And if you're JUST looking for features, and bells and whistles, this is not your receiver. It's no nonsense, no frills, straight smooth sound. . .
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        don't expect bells & whistles from British receivers Mart 18:13:41 01/07/01 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Yes, but I have not tried it yet. . . --> posted by Hantra on January 07, 2001 at 09:15:54:
        
        At least I believe Arcam to be British. If so, options would be an oxymoron. I just figured if it had compresion, maybe it had expansion to restore compressed recordings. Anyhow, manufacturers have made me skeptical of claims which can be misunderstood. The ones I've run across seem deliberate deceptions & run the spetra from low to high end, but seem predominately in the mid-fi regeme.
        
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