Denon AVC-X8500HA

Specifications: 

• Design: 13.2 Channel home theatre amplifier
• Stereo Power Output: 150 Watts per channel into 8 Ohms (20-20kHz) at 0.05% THD; Multi-Channel Output: Not stated, but lower than the above figure
• Surround Sound: Dolby and DTS surround sound decoding
  • Dolby Atmos Processing: For use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for more enveloping surround sound; compatible with 7, 9 or 11 Channel setups - 11 Channel systems will requires an external stereo power amplifier
  • DTS:X: Available sometime in the future as a free firmware upgrade 
• Upconversion: Analogue-to-HDMI video upconversion
• Upscales standard-definition video signals to HD and Ultra HD (up to 4K)
• Speaker Calibration: Audyssey "Platinum" speaker calibration and system optimisation
  • MultEQ XT32: This advanced auto setup and room calibration uses high-resolution digital processing filters to deliver balanced, dynamic sound to as many as 8 listening positions. This is expandable to 32 positions by our professional installer
  • DSX (Dynamic Surround Expansion): DSX optimises "front height" or "front width" speakers to create a larger soundstage with more engaging surround effects
  • Dynamic Volume: This anticipates loud sounds to keep volume levels more 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 and better bass response throughout your room
• Low Frequency Containment: Great feature that reduces the amount of bass that passes through your walls and into other rooms...or even your neighbour's place

Digital and Streaming Music Options

• Wi-Fi: This built-in feature allows listening to music from a networked PC, free Internet radio and music services
• Bluetooth: This built-in feature allows for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets and compatible computers
• Music Streaming: Includes support for Pandora and free Internet radio streams with vTuner (subscription required for some services)
• Spotify Connect: This 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: Got iTunes? Perfect for streaming music from an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or computer running iTunes
• Music Files: Plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (PCM up to 192kHz/24-bit resolution; DSD up to 2.8MHz .dsf files)
• DLNA and Windows® 8 Certified: This feature allows for streaming music with compatible devices and computers
• Front-Panel USB Input: Connect an iPod, iPhone, or USB memory device easily via the front-panel
• Better Sound: The direct digital connection for iPod or iPhone bypasses your device's low-quality digital-to-analogue converter for much better sound
• Compressed Audio Restorer: Denon's Compressed Audio Restorer improves sound quality of MP3s and other digital music files
• Built-in HEOS technology supports Amazon Alexa* and takes music listening to the next level with wireless whole-home audio. * The Amazon Alexa feature becomes available in Spring 2018. Availability varies by country.

Multi-Room Audio

• Features: Three-room/three-source output
• Stereo Playback: Powered stereo outputs for second and third rooms allow simultaneous stereo playback in three rooms
• Amp Assign: This feature lets you reassign extra surround channels to second and third zones
• Line-level Outputs: For use with Zones 2 and 3 with additional receiver, amplifier, or powered speakers
• Dual HDMI Outputs: Features 2 independent HDMI outputs for watching video content from different sources in two zones at the same time
• Zone 2 & 3 Playback: Supports 2nd/3rd zone playback of digital sources (audio from HDMI sources is limited to Zones 1 and 2)
• Other: Component and composite video outputs can be assigned to Zone 2

Connectivity

• HDMI: Latest 2.0 audio/video switching with 7 x rear-panel inputs and 1 x front-panel input; 3 x rear-panel outputs
  • 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 x inputs, 1 x output for Zone 2
• Composite Video Switching: 4 x inputs, 2 x outputs which includes 1 x front-panel input
• Digital Audio Inputs: 2 x optical and 2 x coaxial
• Line Level Inputs: 7 x analogue stereo audio inputs which includes 1 pair of front-panel inputs
• Turntable Input: Yes, but even at this price it is basic. Add optional phono pre-amps to one pair of the L + R audio inputs (not the phono input) for better sound. 
• Pre-Amp Outputs: 13.2 Channel preamp outputs
• Includes outputs for 2 powered subwoofers
• Front-Panel USB Input: Connect an iPod, iPhone, or USB memory device easily via the front-panel
• Denon Link HD: This creates a jitter-free connection to compatible Denon Blu-ray players; requires HDMI connection and proprietary Denon Link RCA-style cable which is sold separately
• Ethernet Port: Allows for Internet/Network connection
• Speaker Outputs: You can connect a total 11 speakers - Front Left/Right, Centre, Surround Left/Right, Surround Back Left/Right, Front Height 1 Left/Right, Front Height 2 Left/Right
  • Note: The '8500H can only power 9 Channels at once. You will need additional power amplifiers for more than 9 Channels 
• Speaker Wire Binding Posts: Allows use of either bare wire or banana plugs. We don't recommend you use spade or pin connectors.
• RS-232C: For use with external controllers - home control systems.
• Headphone Jack:Full-size (6.5mm) headphone jack on front panel
• Detachable Power Cord: Allows for upgrade to better quality cord for improved performance
• Coaxial FM Antenna: 1
• FM Antenna: 1 - T Wire included. (Only useful in strong reception areas). External antenna is best.
• AM Antenna: 1 - Loop Antenna included. (AM reception is subject to interference)

Other Features

• Set-Up Assistant: Guides you through the initial connection process and settings
• Remote App: Free Denon Remote app lets you use your Apple or Android device as a Wi-Fi® remote.
• Third Party Control Systems: Supports AMX; Control 4; Crestron & RTI
• Quick Select buttons: 3 - save settings for commonly used sources, like video input and volume level.
• OSD: Full colour On-Screen Display for easier system setup and operation
• Remote Control: Multibrand/Learning type - RC1194
• Power Input: 230 Volt - Beware! There are 220 Volt 'grey imports' on the Internet. These are not designed for the Australian market and are not warrantied or even serviced by the local distributor!
• Detachable Power Cord: Allows for upgrade to better quality cord for improved performance
• Power Consumption: 780 Watts.
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 434 x 195 x 472mm - not including allowance for antennas or cables
• Nett Weight: 23.3kg
• Warranty: 2 years with additional 1 year option. Details in box

Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.