Denon launches a pair of X-Series AV receivers-- the AVR-X2600H (95W per channel) and AVR-X1600H (80W per channel), both being 7.12 amplifiers compatible with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG content.
The X-Series AVRs also feature eARC (enhanced Audio Return Channel) to deliver uncompressed and object-based audio from the TV to the receiver via single HDMI cable and ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) for lag-free gaming. With eARC passthrough, 4K UHD HDMI and full HDCP 2.3 support on all ports the AVRs provide seamless connections with the 4K and upcoming 8K TVs, as well as streaming devices, gaming consoles and other source players.
A party mode feature can distribute audio from the TV to a second zone as well as the main zone via HDMI, while Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG ensure uncompromised video content quality. HDCP 2.3 compliance ensures compatibility with the latest copy protected content. The AVRs are Apple AirPlay 2 compatible, allowing Apple Music streaming, and the front-panel USB port offers audio playback of MP3 and high-resolution audio formats (WAV, FLAC, ALAC and DSD 2.8/5.6MHz files).
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Josh.ai and Apple Siri support ensures effortless voice control. Customers can use Alexa for a variety of commands, including switching inputs for different media players, while Google Assistant and Siri can adjust the volume, skip to the next track and more. Meanwhile built-in HEOS allows music streaming across compatible HEOS components from a variety of services, including Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, SoundCloud, SiriusXM and Tidal.
Installer-friendly features include support for Audio Select functionality or AirPlay OFF so the AVR does not appear on every iOS device throughout the home. Installers can assign the same HDMI input source over multiple inputs and choose different audio source, and can remotely monitor the AVRs through ihiji Invision, Domotz Pro or OvrC remote system monitoring and management technology.
The AVR-X2600H and AVR-X1600H ship by mid-June 2019.