Product highlights:

Power and Processing:

• 9-channel amplifier
• 140 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.05% THD, with 2 channels driven
• Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding
  • Dolby Atmos processing for use with in-ceiling or “height” speakers for more enveloping surround sound
  • DTS:X for an immersive, 3-dimensional soundstage (available via firmware update)
• Auro-3D® ready decoder for creating three-dimensional soundfields with Auro-3D soundtrack mixes and a 10.1-channel speaker configuration (requires $199 firmware upgrade for activation; see more information)
• analog-to-HDMI video conversion
• upscales standard-definition video signals to HD and Ultra HD (up to 4K)
• Audyssey MultEQ® XT32 speaker calibration and system optimization includes:
  • MultEQ XT32 advanced auto setup and room calibration uses high-resolution digital processing filters to deliver balanced, dynamic sound to as many as 8 listening positions (expandable to 32 with a professional installer)
  • DSX® (Dynamic Surround Expansion) optimizes “front height” or “front width” speakers to create a larger soundstage with more engaging surround effects
  • Dynamic Volume anticipates loud sounds to keep volume levels even
  • Dynamic EQ improves dialogue, bass response, and surround channel levels at lower volumes
  • Sub EQ HT provides individual calibration for dual subwoofers, for even bass response throughout the room
  • Low Frequency Containment reduces the amount of bass that bleeds into other rooms

Digital and Streaming Music Options:

• built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free Internet radio, and music services
  • includes support for Pandora, SiriusXM, and free Internet radio streams with vTuner (subscription required for some services)
  • firmware update needed to connect to Pandora: available 11/14/2016
  • Spotify Connect lets you play Spotify’s streaming music library through the receiver via your smartphone or tablet (requires Spotify app and a premium subscription)
• Apple AirPlay for streaming music from an iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® or computer running iTunes®
• built-in Bluetooth for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers
• plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution; DSD up to 2.8 MHz .dsf files)
• DLNA certified for streaming music with compatible devices and computers
• front-panel USB input for connecting an iPod®, iPhone, or USB memory device
  • direct digital connection for iPod or iPhone bypasses the device’s digital-to-analog converter for better sound
• Denon’s Compressed Audio Restorer improves sound quality of MP3s and other digital music files

Multi-room Audio/Video:

• three-room/three-source output
  • powered stereo outputs for second and third rooms allow playback in three rooms at once
  • amp assign feature lets you reassign extra surround channels to second and third zones
  • line-level outputs for Zones 2 and 3 for use with additional receiver, amplifier, or powered speakers
  • independent HDMI outputs for watching video content from different sources in two zones simultaneously
  • supports 2nd/3rd zone playback of digital sources (audio from HDMI sources is limited to Zones 1 and 2)
  • component and composite video outputs can be assigned to Zone 2

Audio Performance Features:

• monoblock design separates circuitry for the left and right channels
• Denon custom-made high current transistors and power transformer offer robust power and clean sound
• bi-amp compatible front left and right speakers by reassigning Wide/Height channels

Connections:

• HDMI 2.0a audio/video switching: 8 in (includes 1 front-panel input), 3 out
  • HDCP 2.2 technology ensures compatibility with 4K Ultra HD sources and TVs (all HDMI inputs and outputs)
  • HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible 4K TVs and HDR-encoded content
• component video switching: 2 in, 1 out (Zone 2)
• composite video switching: 5 in, 2 out (includes 1 front-panel input)
• digital audio inputs: 2 optical, 2 coaxial
• 7 analog stereo audio inputs (includes 1 pair of front-panel inputs)
• phono input for connecting a turntable
• 13.2-channel preamp outputs include outputs for 2 powered subwoofers
• front-panel USB port for audio playback from USB flash drives and an iPod or iPhone
• Denon Link HD creates a jitter-free connection to compatible Denon Blu-ray players; requires HDMI connection and proprietary Denon Link RCA-style cable
• Ethernet port for network connection
• outputs for 11 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R, Height 1 L/R, Height 2 L/R)
• receiver can only power 9 channels at once
• RS-232C port for use with external controllers
• IR in/out and 12-volt triggers
• 1/4″ headphone jack
• removable power cord

General Features:

• 4K/60p and 3D video pass-through
• free Denon Remote app lets you use your Apple or Android™ device as a Wi-Fi remote
• Setup Assistant guides you through the initial connection process and settings
• HDMI standby pass-through allows HDMI switching without powering up receiver
• support for third-party control systems by Control4 and Crestron for home automation
• intuitive, full-color on-screen guide
• built-in HD Radio™ tuner
• AM/FM tuner
• remote control
• 17-1/8″W x 6-5/8″H x 15-1/2″D (9-5/16″H with Wi-Fi antennas raised)
• weight: 31.3 lbs.