First, Denon is the definite choice as recommended by just about everyone. This receiver does everything you ask of it. It sounds great, and it powers the speakers very well with extremely clear and precise sound. This receiver has excellent sound quality for both digital multichannel and digital 2 channel audio sources. Top notch build quality and the thing runs cool. Bottom Line is it’s the best value receiver on the market by far. Product Details Denon AVR-788 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH Independent Zone Dolby Digital & dts Home Theater Receiver ( AVR788 )The AVR-788 delivers power and performance and is ready to take on HD video sources as its video circuitry now has HDMI v1.3a audio video capabilities supporting deep color video signals and digital surround audio signals. This makes ease of connection and operation a snap for the beginner or expert user. Attention to audio detail and accuracy has been improved with the addition of Audyssey MultEQ processing, assuring audio room balance even with difficult acoustical conditions. Dolby Digital and dts Digital signals are masterfully decoded and reproduced yielding stunning surround sound presence like never before. Calibration has been simplified using the plug and go concept with the supplied microphone. Using the optional ASD-3W/3N iPod docks allows for network capability, allowing more sources to be played back from devices on your home network. Additionally the AVR-788 can accommodate two source two zone control for enhanced audio installations. Denon AVR-788 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH Independent Zone Dolby Digital & dts Home Theater Receiver ( AVR788 ) Specifications Power Output; Watts Per Channel 90 All Channels Rated @ 0.08 THD Yes Weight: In Pounds 24.7 Width (inches) 17.1 Height (inches) 6.75 Depth (inches) 15.1 Sound Modes Processor(s) – Bit Depth and Type 1 - 21367 x 1 - 32-bit Floating Point Dolby Pro Logic IIx – with Cinema, Music, Game Modes Yes Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoding Yes dts ES Discrete 6.1 Decoding Yes dts ES Matrix 6.1 Decoding dts Neo:6 Stereo-to-Surround Cinema and Music Modes Yes dts 96/24 5.1 for DVD-Video Processing Yes Audio Signal Delay (Sync. Audio with Video signal) – By source Yes Stereo/Direct Modes w/Pure Analog Path Yes Video Game Mode Yes Mono Movie Surround Mode Yes Rock Arena Surround Mode Yes Matrix Surround Mode Yes Jazz Club Surround Mode Yes Virtual Surround Mode – For 2 Speakers/Headphones Yes Auto Surround Mode (Analog or Digital Input Type) Yes Active Center Channel In All Surround Modes Yes Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit - Digital HD Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit - Digital HD Connectivity True 24-bit/96-kHz Digital Input Capability True 24-bit/192-kHz Digital Input Capability (Denon Link & 1394): HDMI Assignable Digital Inputs: 4 Digital Inputs: Coaxial: 2 Digital Inputs: Optical: 2 Digital Outputs: Optical: 1 Analog Audio Inputs, Incl. Tuner: 9 Incl. XM Source Function Renaming Analog Record Outputs: 2 Front Panel A/V Inputs w/Cover * Composite and S-Video Video Conversion –Composite to S-Video to Component Video Conversion – Composite to S-Video to Composite Video Conversion – Analog to HDMI DVI/HDMI Video Inputs – Compatible with 1.1 Spec. – Multi-Channel Audio *1080p: 2 HDMI/1.3a Audio/Video repeater type with 36-bit Deep Color, xvYCC Color Space, 7.1 Uncompressed 24/96 Audio HDMI HDMI Video Outputs *1080p: 1 w/Deep Color support, xvYCC Color Space Composite Video Inputs: 4 Incl. front Composite Video Outputs: 1 Plus Mon S-Video Inputs: 3 S-Video Outputs: 1 Plus Mon Component Video Inputs x Bandwidth - *Assignable: *3 x 100MHz Component Video Outputs:1 Main Zone 8-Ch. External Analog Input Banana Plug Speaker Terminals, All Channels Cinema EQ Front A/B Speaker Selector 56 Station Auto-Preset Memory Tuning XM Satellite Radio 'Connect and Play' Ready – with optional antenna Direct Function (Tone Bypass) Volume Control Un-muting Selectable Muting Levels (Full/-40/-20) Video Select Control IR Serial Remote In/Out terminals Multi-Source/Multi-Zone (*Uses REC OUT): 2 Source/2 Zone Audio Pre-amp Outputs for Multi-Zone Multi-Zone Pre-Amp Outputs – Selectable Output Levels: Fixed Discrete Remote Power On/Off, Source Selection and Volume for Main and Second/Third* Zones Assignable Amplifier Configuration of Surround Back Channels: Y/Plus Front Bi-Amp Speaker Time-Delay and Level Controls: L/R, Sub, C, Surr. L/R, Surround Back Pre-Amp Outputs: Sub Pod Dock Control Port (Using optional ASD-1R Denon iDock): ASD-1R/3W/3N Component Technology Equal Power Amplifiers: 7 ch Low Impedance Drive Capability High-Current/Discrete Amplifiers Independent Power Supplies Dolby Digital, dts and DSP Modes – Analog Devices, HammerHead SHARC 24-bit/192-kHz DACs - Analog Devices: AD-AU1328 Analog-to-Digital Conversion - Bit Depth/Sampling Rate: 24-Bit/96kHz Variable High/Low Pass Crossover Points (12/24dB) 40/60/80/100/120/150/200/250 Convenience Features Front Panel A/B Speaker Selector Auto/Manual Room Equalization Audyssey MultEqxt Room Eq. with up to eight position setup: Mult EQ 6 position Auto Setup Microphone Included/Type: Y/Mold DM-A405 Icon-Based On-Screen Display: Y/with screen saver mode Front Panel System Setup Control Personal Memory Plus Relay-Controlled Protection Circuits Microprocessor User Re-set: Y/pg. 47 Pre-programmed (10 Devices) Glow Key Remote Control with Punch Through Commands: Y/RC-1077
First, Denon is the definite choice as recommended by just about everyone. This receiver does everything you ask of it. It sounds great, and it powers the speakers very well with extremely clear and precise sound. This receiver has excellent sound quality for both digital multichannel and digital 2 channel audio sources. Top notch build quality and the thing runs cool. Bottom Line is it’s the best value receiver on the market by far.
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