Arcam AVA35 9-Channel Class G AV Amplifier

The Arcam Radia AVA35 is Arcam's most advanced integrated AV amplifier, distinguished by three features absent on the AVA25: Class G amplification, the ESS Hyperstream IV DAC Pro, and Matrix Channel Assignment. Class G is Arcam's proprietary dual-rail technology that delivers near-Class A sonic character at everyday listening levels before switching to Class AB headroom for dynamic peaks. The AVA35 is the right choice when your system demands the best of both cinema performance and audiophile music reproduction. It is available at Trutone Electronics in Mississauga, Ontario.

Arcam Class G amplification uses two voltage supply rails — a lower rail for everyday listening levels and a higher rail that engages seamlessly when dynamic peaks demand more power. The result is a home cinema amplifier that performs like a Class A design at moderate volumes without generating Class A's excessive heat. Arcam has refined Class G across its SA30, SA35, and SA45 stereo amplifiers — the AVA35 brings that technology to 9 channels simultaneously for the first time in an AV product.

The Arcam Radia AVA35 is designed to excel equally at music and cinema. The ESS Hyperstream IV DAC Pro — the same DAC as the Arcam SA45 — delivers audibly superior conversion compared to the AVA15 and AVA25. Combined with Class G's near-Class A character at listening volumes, the AVA35 can replace a dedicated stereo amplifier in systems where music and cinema share equal importance.

Matrix Channel Assignment allows you to freely assign any of the AVA35's 9 internal amplifier channels to any of the 16 processed audio channels. On the AVA15 and AVA25, reassignment is limited to height and surround back positions only. On the AVA35, every channel is fully reassignable, giving it the flexibility of a separates system while keeping amplification integrated.

The Arcam Radia AVA35 and Denon AVR-A1H are similarly priced but differ sharply in philosophy. The Denon offers 15.4 channels of built-in amplification and 4 dedicated subwoofer outputs — the channel-count leader. The Arcam AVA35 offers 9 amp channels with Class G amplification, an audiophile-grade DAC Pro, and Auro-3D, giving it a meaningful sonic quality advantage especially for music. If channel count is the priority the Denon wins; if sonic quality matters equally to cinema performance, the AVA35 is in a different class.

Yes — the Arcam Radia AVA35 decodes Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D, IMAX Enhanced, and MPEG-H across up to 16 channels. This is the complete set of consumer surround formats available as of 2026 — the AVA35 has no format gaps.

Yes — the Arcam Radia AVA35 has 16 RCA pre-amplifier outputs for connecting external power amplifiers. The natural companion is the Arcam Radia PA9 (9-channel Class G), which handles front, surround, and back channels while the AVA35's internal amplifier covers heights. The smaller PA4 (4-channel Class D) adds height or surround channels in a compact 1U chassis. Matrix Channel Assignment makes routing between internal and external amplification straightforward.

The Arcam Radia AVA35 is expected at authorised dealers from Q3 2026, with August 2026 as the projected delivery window. Contact Trutone Electronics in Mississauga, Ontario to pre-order or check availability.