Denon Details New S-Series AV Receiver Lineup, Prices Start at $279
Posted Thu Mar 16, 2017 at 04:30 PM PDT by Steven Cohen
Three new AV receiver models have been revealed.
Denon has announced the latest additions to its S-Series line of Network AV receivers. The upcoming collection includes the AVR-S530BT ($279), AVR-S730H ($479), and AVR-S930H ($579).
The AVR-S530BT is a 5.2 Channel Full 4K Ultra HD AV Receiver with Bluetooth. The device is rated for a maximum of 140 watts per channel and includes 4K Ultra HD, HDCP 2.2, HDR (High Dynamic Range), BT.2020, Wide Color Gamut, 4:4:4 Pure Color sub-sampling, 21:9, and 3D video pass-through support. Meanwhile, the AVR-S730H is a 7.2 Channel Full 4K Ultra HD Network AV Receiver with HEOS technology. The device is rated for a maximum of 165 watts per channel and includes support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X immersive audio, along with Dolby Vision and HLG HDR video pass-through. Finally, the flagship AVR-S930H is a 7.2 Channel Full 4K Ultra HD Network AV Receiver with HEOS tech, a max output of 185 watts per channel, and many of the same features found in the AVR-S730H.
Here's a full rundown of key features for each model per Denon:
AVR-S530BT Key Features
- 5.2ch platform
- 140W maximum power output per channel
- 4K/60 Hz full-rate pass-through, 4:4:4 color resolution, HDR, BT.2020 pass-through (3 designated HDMI inputs)
- Full HDCP 2.2 support (on 3 HDMI inputs)
- Built-in Bluetooth
- Compatible with the HEOS Link
- Auto setup with room EQ
- Front panel USB input
- Denon Bluetooth Remote App (Denon 500 Series Remote, available for iOS/Android)
- ECO mode
- On-screen Setup Assistant
- On-screen GUI
- Larger Character Display
- 4 Quick Select buttons and RC buttons
- Sleep Timer, set up to 120 minutes in 10-minute increments
- Standby HDMI pass-through
- ARC and HDMI-CEC support
- Quick start guide and online manual
- Easy to use, simple remote
AVR-S730H- Additional Features
- 7.2ch platform
- 165W (maximum power output per channel)
- Dolby Atmos (5.1.2) and DTS:X capability
- 4K/60 Hz full-rate pass-through, 4:4:4 color resolution, HDR, BT.2020 and Dolby Vision Compatibility
- Full HDCP 2.2 support
- Built-in WiFi with 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band support; built-in Bluetooth
- Built-in HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Audio Technology
- DSD (2.8/5.6MHz), FLAC, ALAC and WAV support
- AirPlay®, Bluetooth, Internet Radio, Spotify Connect®, Pandora®™, SiriusXM, Napster, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer and more*
- Audyssey MultEQ setup with MIC stand included in the box / Dynamic EQ & Volume
- Extensive network capability
- Best-in-class user interface
- Upgraded sound design
- Denon 2016 AVR Remote app
- Android, Kindle Fire, and iOS remote apps available
- Simple Remote handset
- Smart TV connectivity
AVR-S930H – Additional Features
- 185W maximum power output per channel
- Advanced Video Processing with 4k upscaling
- HDMI : Front 1in , Rear 7in/2 dual out
- Digital audio inputs : 2 Opt /1 Coax
- Audio: 4in, Video: CVBS 2in/1out, Component, 2in/1out
The Denon AVR-S530BT ($279), AVR-S730H ($479), and AVR-S930H ($579) are expected to start shipping in April.
Source: Denon
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