Denon Separates Video

By Clint DeBoer — January 07, 2007

Summary

Product Name: Separates
Manufacturer: Denon Electronics
Review Date: January 07, 2007 19:00
First Impression: Pretty Cool

Specifications

AVP Processor

HDMI 1.3
Analog to HDMI Conversion and upscaling to 1080p
Realta HQV Processing
Dolby TruHD and DTS HD decoding
Multi Channel Zone 2 Output for dual surround zones
Zone 4 Digital Audio
Simply HD Certified silicon image approves connectivity and operability
Remote maintenance program
Wireless audio streaming with WMA support
Balanced outputs

10 Channel Multi Channel Amplifier

Full 10 channel amplifier design
Full channel assignment configurability
Specified Power: 150wpc x 10 or 300 x 5 (bridgeable)
In Bridge mode, the amp is fully stable down to 4 ohm loads
Balanced inputs
VU Front Panel Power Meters
Handles on back, 20 amp
10CH
UL Certified
140lbs

Denon announced its long-awaited separates solutions at the 2007 CES. Present was a rather impressive preamplifier and an amplifier that may need to be delivered by crane. Denon's Jeff Talmadge was on hand top explain the new features and functionality that went into these high-end products as well as how Denon is positioning itself to add these high end consumer electronics into its CE line.

For more information, visit: http://www.usa.denon.com

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