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The receiver is an integral part of any home entertainment system. Here's a look at what specs matter most.
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Denon’s AVR-1708 ups the ante with 7.1 sound, XM Satellite Radio and iPod® integration, Audyssey MultEQ®, and Dolby® Digital EX, DTS-ES®, Pro Logic® IIx, and DTS Neo:6 decoding.
specs:
- 75 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD
- Dolby® Digital EX, DTS-ES®, Pro Logic® IIx, and DTS Neo:6 decoding
- Audessey Laboratories’ MultEQ six-point auto setup and room calibration system (microphone included)
- component video conversion
- iPod® integration (requires optional ASD-1R iPod dock)
- Compressed Audio Restorer for better sound from your MP3s
- XM Satellite Radio Ready (requires XM subscription and optional XM Mini-Tuner package)
- Neural Surround decoder for XM’s HD Surround channels
- two-room/two-source output with powered and line-level stereo audio output for 2nd room (using powered 2nd room stereo output allows 5.1 home theater in main room)
- high-current amplifier design
- 1080p-compatible HDMI digital video switching (2 in, 1 out) — pass-through only (a separate cable connection is required for audio)
- HDMI version 1.3a
- component video switching: 3 in, 1 out
- digital audio inputs: 2 optical, 2 coaxial
- 4 audio/video inputs
- 3 audio-only inputs
- 7.1-channel analog audio preamp input
- 2 pairs of main speaker outputs
- back surround speaker channels re-assignable for bi-amping front left and right speakers
price: $499.99
Read more: Choosing a Receiver for Your Home Theater