ARCAM AVR600 Reliability Issues

Thanks! for sharing- David.

Firstly, as an Authorized Service Center only, let me clarify that I have no incentive to sell anything. I provide only Service.

I have serviced many hundreds of these AVR models over the years, and the problem areas are as predictable in each and every unit as summer follows winter, and in 99% of cases, very clear to repair, PROVIDED that the service technician doing the work does not try to cut corners to make a quick buck.

There is a solid and comprehensive work schedule to transfer these well-designed (but populated by iffy components) machines into the built-like-a-tank"s they were supposed to be.

If the technician skimps on anything, you are guaranteed to have continual problems.
If the technician does ALL the work conscientiously, you will enjoy many years of trouble-free satisfaction.

There is NO short-cut to reliability.

With absolute confidence, I recommend to any potential owner who is looking at these AVR's to pick up a used unit, if he really wants it, do the comprehensive overhaul even if it's still "working", and sit back and enjoy.

Menahem Yachad
CondorAudio
Jerusalem Israel

I just bought an used  Arcam  AVR-600.
I repaired in the past  lots of diffferent AVRs (Onkyo, Marantz, Denon), so I am planning to "refurbish" the unit, replace all potentially bad components to be able to use it for a longer time period w/o issues, and to avoid my speakers from any kind of damages.Can you give me some hints, which panels have to be revised (for bad capacitors, solder joints, e.g.) if this is not a business secret?