Denon AVC-X3900H Home Theatre Amplifier
Great news. The Denon AVC-X3900H takes up where the already excellent 3800 left off. This is the sort of home theatre receiver that can do almost anything, and you will enjoy spending every minute with it. There are lots of boring details that we won’t go into here but if you want a full Dolby Atmos surround sound system with enough power for lots of speakers in a large space then this baby has got you covered. It also can control 4 subwoofers independently – now that is quite a trick and something that has not been done until quite recently – the 3800 in fact. Of course, it handles all the latest AV codecs and surround formats etc as you would expect, and HEOS hi-res music streaming is included as standard. Duh. But mainly, it operates as an excellent Denon AVR should. Does all the right things and more. Job done.
Of course, plenty of folk have been raving about the Denon AVC-X3900H including this great review at Son-Video.
Denon AVC-X3900H Home Theatre Amplifier
Main Features & Specifications
- All the info on the Denon AVC-X3900H
- Design: 9.4 Channel 8K Home Theatre Amplifier
- New 32-bit DAC
- Input channel level monitoring
- Channel Expander
- Enveloping 3D audio: Feel like you're in the centre of the action with enveloping 3D sound
- Expert ready: You'll be amazed at the available configuration options to best fit your space
- Geared for 8K: Enjoy amazing video quality from the latest 8K technology available
- Optimize for your room: Enhance performance with room correction options from Audyssey (installed) or Dirac Live (optional upgrade available)
- 9 Channel Amplifier
- 105 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD, with 2 channels driven
- Dolby®, DTS®, and Auro-3D® surround sound decoding
- Dolby Atmos® and DTS Neural:X processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for more enveloping home theatre sound
- Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X create three-dimensional effects without height speakers
- IMAX® Enhanced reproduces the full dynamic range of specially encoded IMAX soundtracks from compatible sources
- Audyssey speaker calibration and system optimization includes:
- MultEQ® XT32 auto setup and room calibration delivers balanced, dynamic sound with enhanced surround performance
- Dynamic Volume anticipates loud sounds to keep volume levels even
- Dynamic EQ improves dialogue, bass response, and surround channel levels at lower volumes
- Sub EQ HT provides individual calibration for four subwoofers, for even bass response throughout the room
- Low Frequency Containment reduces the amount of bass that bleeds into other rooms
- Audyssey MultEQ Editor app for further audio customization (paid app; not included)
- 360 Reality Audio creates an immersive, realistic music experience when connected to a compatible streaming device via HDMI
- Optional Dirac Live® advanced speaker calibration system (requires purchase of software license)
- Requires installation of Dirac Live software on a Mac or PC prior to calibration
Music Streaming
- Built-In Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
- HEOS Built-in technology wirelessly connects compatible HEOS components for whole home audio
- Includes support for TuneIn and Spotify®
- Free HEOS app offers easy Wi-Fi control, settings adjustments, and music selection and playback
- Apple AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad®
- Supports multi-room audio with compatible wireless speakers
- Built-In Bluetooth for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers
- Bluetooth transmission for sending audio from the receiver to Bluetooth-enabled headphones
- Play audio through Bluetooth headphones only, or through Bluetooth headphones and connected speakers simultaneously
Multi-Room
- Dual-Room/Dual-Source Output
- Amp assign function lets you use surround back speaker outputs for front height, Zone 2, Front B, or bi-amping front speakers
- Using powered 2nd-room output allows 7.4-channel sound in main room
- Line-Level 2nd-room output for use with a separate amplifier or powered speakers
- All Zone Stereo mode ensures that both zones stay in sync when playing the same source
- All Zone TV Audio lets you play surround sound in your main room and downmixed stereo in your 2nd room
- Supports both analogue and digital audio connections
- HDMI dual-zone switching for watching video content from different sources in two zones simultaneously
- Zone 2 compatible audio sources: HDMI audio, optical/coaxial digital inputs, analogue audio inputs, Bluetooth, and HEOS music apps
Connections
- HDMI 2.1 audio/video switching: 6 in, 2 out
- All inputs support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video
- All inputs and outputs support 4K/60Hz video
- Upgraded HDMI board (AMD Free sync)
- Web UI 2.0 + HDMI Diagnostics 2.0
- HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with Ultra HD sources and TVs
- HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible TVs and HDR-encoded content
- Supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision®, Dynamic HDR, and HLG
- 3D signal pass-through
- Gaming-Optimized video processing technologies for a smooth, lag-free gaming experience
- Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Quick Frame Transport (QFT), and Quick Media Switching (QMS) reduce or eliminate lag and frame tearing
- Supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
- eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV
- Digital audio inputs: 2 Optical, 2 Coaxial
- Multi-Zone Analogue Preouts: 1
- 5 Analogue stereo RCA audio inputs
- Centre channel bi-amping
- MM (moving magnet) phono input for connecting a turntable
- 4-channel preamp outputs
- Add a stereo amplifier to expand your system to 11 channels
- Four discrete line-level subwoofer outputs for more precise multi-subwoofer setups
- Ethernet port for network connection
- Outputs for 11 speakers (Front L/R, Centre, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R, Height1 L/R, Height2 L/R)
- Receiver can power a maximum of 9 channels at once
- Full-Sized headphone jack
General
- AM/FM Radio Tuner: No. Connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi to access local and international radio stations
- Free HEOS app lets you use your Apple® or Android™ device as a Wi-Fi remote
- Setup Assistant guides you through the initial connection process and settings
- HDMI standby pass-through allows HDMI switching without powering up receiver
- Intuitive, full-colour on-screen guide
- BT LE Audio *via firmware update
- Remote Control
- Included Accessories: Backlit Remote Control (RC-1262), 2 X AAA Batteries, Sound Calibration Microphone, Microphone Stand, Power Cable, External Antennas For Bluetooth/Wireless Connectivity, Quick Start Guide
- Finish: Black
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 434 x 167 x 389 mm
- Weight: 12.5 kg
- Manufacturer's Warranty: 2 Years
Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.
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