Denon AVP-A1HD Product Review

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2 www.audioholics.coMAVP-A1HDCIHome Theater ProcessorReview SummaryManufacturer: Denon ElectronicsOverall Rating: 4.5/5 StarsValue Rating: 3/5 StarsMSRP: $7,000www.usa.denon.comPros• Unprecedented benchmark level ofperformance and refinement• Virtually unlimited configurabilityoptions• Lacks nothing in features to minimizeobsolescenceCons• Audyssey and other processes canlimit max volume• Complex setup• ExpensiveDesign Overview& Key FeaturesWeighing in at nearly 60lbs, the AVP-A1HDCI is more massive than most flagshipreceivers, including their very own AVR-5308CI. Typically when I pop the cover offa so called “high end” processor, I see a lotof empty space. This is not the case withthe AVP-A1HDCI. This baby is packed fullof components and its packed in there sosnuggly, that I’d venture to say Denon couldhave went with a larger chassis to give it aneven more “audiophile” appeal to it. TheAVP-A1HDCI actually uses the same casingfrom the venerable AVR-5803 receiver butsports all new electronics including twolarge shielded torroid transformers. TheAVP-A1HDCI utilizes a traditional linearpower supply and there are tons of highquality power supply capacitors stackedto the sides of the chassis to ensure cleanstable power is never an issue. The finnedheatsink near the top of the chassis andbelow the WiFi card is utilized for theRealta / HQV processor.• 140 watts x 7 + 50 watts x 4 into 8 ohms(20-20,000 Hz) at 0.04% THD• THX Ultra2 certification• THX Surround EX, Dolby® True HD, DTS-HD™Master Audio, Dolby ® Digital Plus, DTS-HD™High Resolution Audio, Dolby® Digital EX, DTS-ES™, Pro Logic® IIx, and DTS Neo:6 decoding,and Dolby Headphone processing• Silicon Optix Realta HQV video processing andscaling• Audyssey MultEQ XT with eight-point autosetup and Dynamic EQ (microphone included,Pro Installer Ready)• Built-in Wi-Fi for music and JPEG streamingfrom a PC network• PC setup and control capability via Ethernet/web browser• XM Satellite Radio Ready with decoding forXM’s HD Surround channels (requires XMsubscription and optional XM Mini-Tunerpackage)• built-in HD Radio tuner with multi-castingreception• Compressed Audio Restorer for better soundwith compressed music sources• Four-room/four-source capability• Digital audio output for 4th room via opticaldigital out• Discrete 2nd room theater output(optical digital)• Conversion of optical or coaxial digital signalsto analog audio output for 2nd and 3rd rooms(PCM signals only)• Advanced AL24 Processing for all channels• Dolby Headphone mode for surround soundwith standard stereo headphones• HDCD decoding• Burr-Brown PCM-1796 digital-to-analogconverters in double differential mode(4 per audio channel) on all output channels• Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit - HDconstruction• Dedicated twin toroidal power transformersfor audio section• Learning/multibrand touchscreenelectro-luminescent remote• Enhanced remote for 2nd or 3rd listening room(requires remote control extender system, notincluded)• 1080p-compatible HDMI 1.3a digital videoswitching and audio support with Deep Colorand xvYCC capability (6 in, 2 out)• analog-to-HDMI video upconversion and HDMIto HDMI scaling (up to 1080p output viaHDMI)• Component video switching and conversion:6 in (including 1 BNC), 2 out (including 1 BNC)for main and 2nd room• Digital audio inputs: 5 optical (including 1front-panel), 4 coaxial, 2 BNC• Digital audio outputs: 4 optical• 8 audio/video inputs, including:• 1 front-panel input with composite and S-video• 7 rear-panel inputs with composite and S-video• 3 audio-only inputs (2 RCA including phono,and 1 XLR)• 7.1-channel analog audio preamp input• 9.3-channel fully balanced analog audio output(RCA and XLR)• Two USB inputs (one front, one rear)• Two RS-232C ports (for control via PCor automated system)• 4 high current (250mA / 12V) triggersassignable to zone, input source, surroundmode, HDMI monitor, etc• Denon Link jack (3rd edition)• Ethernet port for music streaming from a PCnetwork, Internet Radio capability (broadbandconnection required), and control via a PC• Detachable power cord• 17-1 /8 "W x 8-1 /2”H x 19-1/4”D• Weight: 59.5 lbs.• Warranty: 2 yearsspecificationsDenon AVP-A1HDCI Home Theater Processor