Faroudja DCDi scaling (480p/720p/1080i) for main-room component video output
Denon Link input
Two IEEE 1394 inputs (digital audio only)
DVI/HDMI switching (one DVI input, 3 HDMI inputs, one DVI output, one HDMI output - only one output can be used at a time)
2 multi-channel inputs (one 9.1, one 5.1)
2 preamp outputs: one 9.1 (main room), one 5.1 (2nd room)
Component video switching (100MHz bandwidth): 6 in (1 BNC), 3 out (1 BNC)
Component video up-conversion for main-room and 2nd room
Digital inputs: 6 optical (including one front-panel), 6 coaxial
3 optical digital outputs
3 audio (including phono) and 9 A/V (including 9 S-video and one front-panel) inputs
Two RS-232C and one Ethernet port (for third party IP control systems and future applications)
On-screen display (requires TV with direct video input)
56 AM/FM presets
Anti-resonant chassis
High-current, low-impedance amp design
Dimensions: 17-1/8"W x 12"H x 20-1/2"D
Warranty: 2 years
Weight: 97 lbs.
Pros
Phenomenal performance & fidelity
Unprecedented Power Reserves
(see measurements)
Independent Multi Room Surround
Excellent trigger options
HDMI & IEEE 1394
Awesome Audyssey room correction
Upgradeable architecture
Cons
BIG
Complex
No OSD for HDMI (available summer 05)
No analog video up-conversion to HDMI (also available late summer '05)
Denon AVR-5805 Introduction
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