AVR-X8500H

Name: AVR-X8500H
Brand: Denon
SKU: 137197-01-00-101

AV receiver with 13.2 channels that support the latest surround sound formats and 4K Ultra HD

The Denon Flagship AVR-X8500H powers the next generation of home theater with the world's first 13.2 channel AV Receiver that supports the latest immersive audio formats, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D. Built-in HEOS technology supports Amazon Alexa and takes music listening to the next level with wireless whole-home audio.

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Details & Specifications

Multichannel Surround

IMAX Enhanced Yes
DTS HD Master / DTS:X Yes / Yes
DTS Neo:X / DTS Neural:X No / Yes
Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmos Yes / Yes
Dolby ProLogic Ilz / Dolby Surround No / Yes
Auro 3D Yes
Audyssey DSX No
Multichannel Stereo Yes
Max Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels 13.2

Sound Enhancements

Mono Block Power Amp Construction Yes (L/R separated)
Discrete Power Amplifier Yes
D.D.S.C. HD Digital Yes (32-bit)
Pure Direct Yes
Gold Plated RCA Terminals Yes
Clock Jitter Reducer Yes
Alpha Processing AL32 Processing Multichannel
Denon Link HD Yes
Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume Yes / Yes
Audyssey LFC Yes
Compressed Audio Restorer Yes

Network

DLNA Certified Yes
Lossy Formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC Yes / Yes / Yes
Lossless Formats: FLAC / ALAC / WAV Yes / Yes / Yes
DSD Audio Streaming Yes (5.6MHz)
Gapless playback Yes (FLAC, WAV ,ALAC, DSD)
Photo Streaming (JPEG) No
AirPlay / Airplay2 Audio Streaming Yes / Yes
Windows PlayTo / Windows8 Certified No
Internet Radio Yes (TuneIn)
Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones Denon 2016 AVR Remote
Compatible with Remote APP for Tablets Android / iOS / Amazon Kindle
Ethernet Ports Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Media Server Yes
HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Technology Yes
Lossless formats: FLAC HD 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 192/24 Yes / Yes / Yes
FLAC HD 192/24 Yes
WAV 192/24 Yes
ALAC 192/24 Yes
Spotify* Yes (connect)
Pandora Yes
SiriusXM Yes
Other Streaming Services * Amazon Music / TIDAL / Deezer / iHeart Radio / Napster / Soundcloud / Mood Mix
HEOS App Control Yes

HDMI

HDMI Inputs: Back / Front 7 / 1
HDCP 2.2 support Yes
HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone 2 / 2
Video Conversion Analog -> HDMI Yes
Analog to HDMI Scaling up to 4K 60/50
HDMI to HDMI Scaling up to 4K 60/50
GUI Overlay on HDMI Yes
3D Signal Pass-through Yes
4K Signal Pass-through / Scaling / GUI Overlay Yes / Yes / Yes
HDMI Pass-Through in Standby Mode Yes
Picture Adjust / Noise Reduction Yes / Yes
CEC Yes
DSD Audio Capability Yes
Audio Return Channel Yes
Auto LipSync Yes
HDMI: 3D / 4K / CEC / ARC / InstaPrevue Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
Enhanced Audio Return Channel Yes
HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision Yes / Yes / Yes

Multi-room CI

Multi-Room Zones 3 / 3
Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax / Network, USB / Analog Yes (2ch) / Yes (2ch) / Yes / Yes
Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Preout Yes / Yes
Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source Yes
IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App Control Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
Remote In / Out Yes / Yes
DC Trigger Output 2
HDMI Diagnostics Yes

Others

Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone Audyssey MultEQ XT32
FL Display 2 Lines
Graphic User Interface - GUI Advanced
ISF Certification Yes
GUI Languages 3
Setup Assistant Yes
Quick Select Plus / Quick Select Yes / No
Firmware Update by: Network / USB Yes / Yes
Variable Cross Over Yes
Optimized Bass Redirection Yes
Bass Sync Yes
ECO Mode Yes
Auto Power Off Yes
Sleep Timer Yes

Inputs Outputs

Composite In / Out 4 / 1
Component In / Out 3 / 1
HDMI In / Out 7+1 / 3
Multi-room Video Out: Video / HDMI Yes / Yes
UNKNOWN mapping guid: {70d66d7f-3041-4802-80f1-39596c545aee} 6 / No
Phono (MM) In Yes
Digital In: Optical / Coaxial 2 / 2
Multi-room Out: Analog / Digital 2 / No
Multichannel Pre-out Yes / (13.2ch)
Subwoofer Out 2 (independent)
7.1 Multichannel Input Yes
Speaker Terminal: Gold Plated Screw / Regular Screw No / Yes
Number of Speaker Terminals 15
Speaker A / B assignable
Bi-amp Drive assignable
Multi-Room Speaker Terminal assignable
Front Inputs: Audio / Composite / Digital (Opt) / HDMI / USB No / No / No / Yes / Yes
USB Audio / Made for iPod / Made for iPhone Yes / No / No
AM/FM Tuner Yes

Specifications

Number of Power Amps 13
Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05% 2ch Drive) 150 W
Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive) 190W
Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive) 260 W

General

Metal Front Panel Yes
System Remote Control RC-1221
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display Yes / No / No
Power Consumption in W 900W
Standby Consumption in W 0.1
CEC Standby Consumption in W 0.5
Network Control On Consumption in W 3.5
Weight in LBS 51.6
Maximum Dimensions (W x D x H) in inches 17.08 x 18.7 x 7.72

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