just read this initial spec on the Manchester Sound & Vision show you are sponsoring:
http://www.manchestershow.co.uk/news_detail.lasso?newsid=2275&news_title=Arcam%20unveil%20AVR500%20HD%20AV%20Receiver
which gives a little bit more about the amp:
The AVR500 designed and manufactured in the UK and is available in black and silver finish.
Ultra High Performance AV Pre-amp Processor
Ultra-clean audio signal path
100w per channel ultra low distortion power amplifier
HDMI 1.3a dual output video switching
Video trans-coding from component to HDMI
High precision decoding for HD audio formats
Dolby Volume* gain processing
2 zone outputs
Optional Ethernet/USB audio playback / Internet radio
FM/AM Radio tuner with 100 presets
Optional DAB Radio module (Market Dependant)
IR and full duplex RS232 control
Superlative audio & video performance .
I'm guessing it will not be available for your awards review!?