ARCAM Brings Radia Series Into Home Cinema

The new line-up comprises three Audio Video Amplifiers, the AVA15, AVA25 and AVA35, alongside the 16-channel AVP45 processor and two power amplifiers, PA4 and PA9. The new models are making their global debut at ISE 2026 in Barcelona.

The timing is also symbolic. ARCAM is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026 and is leaning into its long history of AV innovation, from the Delta 150 Nicam tuner to the Xeta 1, which ARCAM has previously described as “the world’s first audiophile AV amplifier.” Those claims aside, the Radia Series now has a dedicated AV platform designed to meet contemporary home cinema expectations, including object-based audio, advanced room optimisation and modern streaming support.

Visually, we can see the Radia AV models carry across the series’ distinctive industrial design, with black casework, yellow accents and a 6.5-inch colour display. Setup and day-to-day operation are handled via the ARCAM Radia App, while format support includes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X across the range, with Auro-3D added on the AVA25, AVA35 and AVP45. Connectivity includes Bluetooth 5.4 with Auracast, HDMI with eARC, and streaming via Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect and Qobuz Connect. All models handle up to 24-bit/192kHz audio and are Roon Ready.

A central feature of the new range is support for Dirac Live, including Dirac Live Active Room Treatment (ART), alongside Dirac Live Room Correction and Dirac Live Bass Control. ART is designed to optimise systems as a whole rather than treating each speaker independently, coordinating multiple channels to improve bass control, timing and overall clarity as system complexity increases.

The three AVA models are positioned to suit different system requirements. The AVA15 provides twelve channels of processing for configurations such as 7.1.2 or 5.1.4, with flexible speaker assignment for additional subwoofers, height or surround channels. The AVA25 adds nine channels of Class AB amplification rated at 100W, Zone 2 output, and a substantial toroidal linear power supply designed to maintain stability under load. At the top of the range, the AVA35 employs nine channels of Class G amplification, offering higher efficiency and increased headroom, along with Matrix Channel Assignment and a DAC architecture aligned with ARCAM’s stereo components.

For integrators favouring separates, the AVP45 acts as the system hub, offering 16 channels of decoding, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D, and IMAX Enhanced. Balanced outputs and flexible channel assignment are designed to support complex speaker layouts, positioning ARCAM as a natural partner for external amplification such as the new PA9.

The two Radia Series power amplifiers complete the ecosystem. The PA4 is a four-channel Class D design housed in a 1U slimline chassis, intended for height, surround or second-zone duties. The PA9 delivers nine channels of Class G amplification and is designed to underpin high-channel-count immersive systems when paired with the AVP45 processor.

Scott Campbell, Director of Sales and Marketing at ARCAM, commented on the expansion:

The Radia Series has resonated with our customers for its musical excellence and superb design. We’re excited to extend those strengths into the AV category, bringing the same musical integrity to movies, TV and immersive home entertainment.

ARCAM’s long-standing philosophy of prioritising musical performance underpins the new range. The company has consistently argued that if music is reproduced correctly, dialogue, soundtracks and effects naturally follow, an approach it says continues with the Radia AV models.

Availability will be staged. The ARCAM Radia AVA amplifiers and AVP45 processor are expected to land at authorised dealers from Q3 2026, with the PA4 and PA9 power amplifiers scheduled to follow in Q4. Pricing for the UK, Europe, and Australia below. 

ARCAM Radia AVA15: £2,599 | €2,999 | US$4,499.95 | A$6,995

ARCAM Radia AVA25: £4,499 | €4,999 | US$5,499.95 | A$9,995

ARCAM Radia AVA35: £5,999 | €6,999.00 | US$6,999.95 | A$13,995

ARCAM Radia AVP45: £5,299 | €5,999 | US$5,999.95 | A$11,995

ARCAM Radia PA4: £899 | €999 | US$1,499.95

ARCAM Radia PA9: £3,499 | €3,999 | US$4,999.95

For more information visit ARCAM