Denon AVR-4306 Receiver Review
Denon AVR-4306 Receiver
Summary
- Product Name: AVR-4306
- Manufacturer: Denon
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: May 28, 2006 20:00
- MSRP: $ 1999
- Specifications
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DSP: Analog Devices HammerHead SHARC 32 bit floating point DSP processor
Power Ratings
130 watts per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, <.05%THD)Audio DACs: Burr-Brown PCM-1791 24-bit/192 kHz on all eight channels, in differential configuration
Audio ADCs: 24-bit/192 kHz Burr-Brown PCM-1804 on all Stereo analog inputs (Not EXT. Inputs)
Crossover: 40, 60, 80, 100, 120, 150, 200, 250Hz (12/24dB)
Remote: Updated EL backlighting pre-programmed/learning remote with tactile buttons
Video Inputs: 3 HDMI-HDCP inputs, 3 (assignable) 100MHz component video, 7 sets composite and s-video inputs
Video Outputs: Dual 100MHz component video outputs, 3 composite and s-video outputs, Multi-Zone composite video output; HDMI-HDCP
Audio Inputs: 7.1 external wide bandwidth (100 kHz) multi-channel inputs, 5/7 Channel Stereo, DENON Link 3rd (SACD & DVD-Audio compatible), 7 assignable digital inputs (5 optical, 2 coaxial), 10 analogue inputs
Audio Outputs: 2 optical digital outputs, 2 multi-zone stereo pre-amp level audio outputs, fixed or variable level
Additional Connections: RS-232C port for third party control Systems, remote I/O ports, 2 assignable +12V triggers, detachable power cord
Dimensions: 17.1" W x 6.7" H x 16.9" D
Pros
- Upconversion to HDMI and component video
- Scaling to 720p or 1080i from 480/576i/p sources
- Redesigned remote control with more tactile buttons
- XM radio support
- iPod and USB connectivity
- Internet radio and network support
- Excellent detail and fidelity
Cons
- No IEEE 1394/Firewire interface
- No subwoofer parametric EQ in Audyssey MultEQxt
- EL remote lacks many essential controls
- Inaccurate Audyssey equalization results
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