Denon has introduced a few reasonably priced 8K-enabled AV receivers and an AV amp that might be nice matches to any of one of the best TVs.
The Denon AVR-S770H, AVR-S670H, and AVC-S670H every provide 8K 60 frames-per-second video processing, whereas 4K 120fps video passthrough can be supported – which is right for these with a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Sequence X console.
The upper-end Denon AVR-S770H is a 7.2-channel receiver, with help for the peak channels wanted for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks.
It additionally helps HEOS, Denon’s multi-room connectivity platform that allows totally different Denon gadgets for use collectively to increase a music playback expertise. It additionally permits a consumer to stream music from totally different streaming companies, akin to Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal and TuneIn radio.
Bluetooth and Apple AirPlay are supported too, to ship audio straight to the receiver from an iPhone, iPad or Android machine.
Setup is a doddle with Audyssey MultiEQ room correction know-how on board.
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The Denon AVR-S670H is a step-down mannequin. It comes with a 5.2-channel configuration so would not help Dolby Atmos nor DTS:X. Nonetheless, it does have the identical connectivity options and setup choices.
It is a good way to drive a house cinema if you happen to’re simply beginning out with separates – particularly because it helps Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Grasp Audio.
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Lastly, the Denon AVC-S670H has virtually the identical characteristic set because the AVR-S670H, nevertheless it’s an amplifier slightly than a receiver. Which means it’s able to nearly all the pieces aside from the truth that it would not embrace an analogue FM tuner.
It’s a 5.2-channel amp that simplifies issues much more, but in addition helps the Denon HEOS multi-room platform.
Every of the receivers and amplifier will probably be accessible from September, with the Denon AVR-S770H to be priced at £699 / €779 within the UK and Europe respectively.
The Denon AVR-S670H will price £599 / €679, whereas the amplifier-only possibility – the Denon AVC-S670H – will set you again £549 / €629.
US pricing and availability is but to be introduced.
Denon additionally has some even higher-end step-up receivers in its S-Sequence in case you are searching for extra energy and options. That features the Denon AVR-S970H.
Alternatively, you may even discover a cut price on a 2022 mannequin now that it’s quickly to get replaced.
