The AVC-X6700H AV receiver has emerged as Denon’s premier 8K model for 2020. Its standout feature is the support for 8K resolution, along with the capability to upscale both HD and 4K content. Additionally, it can deliver output at 4K/120 Hz or 8K/60 Hz quality. The receiver is compatible with the latest technologies, including VRR, ALLM, Dynamic HDR, HDR10+, HDCP 2.3, and eARC. The high-end Denon AVC-X6700H is designed with an 11.2-channel amplifier module, providing a robust power output of 205 W per channel.
The Denon AVC-X6700H receiver is compatible with nearly all 3D audio formats, including Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced, and AURO-3D, right from the start. It also features DTS:X Pro, enabling users to experience 13 channels of DTS:X decoding in configurations such as 7.2.6 or 9.2.4. Furthermore, you can fully engage with the latest IMAX Enhanced films in 7.2.6 or 9.2.4 setups, thanks to its newly integrated 13.2-channel processing capabilities, which require external amplification. A firmware update will make DTS:X Pro available.
The Denon AVC-X6700H introduces a new Pre-Amplifier mode, a feature that was previously exclusive to the high-end Denon AVC-X8500H. This mode enhances the signal path and improves tolerance for clipping by turning off the internal amplifiers when the receiver operates as an AV processor, allowing all speakers to be powered by external amplifiers.
Equipped with HEOS Built-in technology, the Denon AVC-X6700H AV receiver enables wireless music streaming to HEOS-compatible devices from a wide range of services, such as Spotify, Napster, Amazon Music HD, TuneIn, Deezer, SoundCloud, TIDAL, and more. Users can enjoy their favorite tunes in any room without the need for wired connections, playing the same song throughout the house or different tracks in each room. Denon Home Series Wi-Fi speakers can be set up in multiple locations and managed via a smartphone using the HEOS app. Additionally, the receiver supports Apple AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth, with Apple Music accessible through AirPlay 2.
The Denon AVC-X6700H AV receiver is certified as Roon Tested, allowing users to enhance their music library experience through the sophisticated Roon music interface available on PCs and smart devices. This Roon Tested AV receiver can be effortlessly located and set up via Roon, utilizing either AirPlay 2 or a Roon Core device. Beyond its high-resolution network audio streaming features, the receiver is equipped with a front-panel USB port, facilitating the playback of MP3 and high-resolution audio formats, including WAV, FLAC, ALAC, and 2.8/5.6 MHz DSD files.
The Denon AVC-X6700H offers seamless voice control compatibility with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri. With Amazon Alexa, you can execute a range of commands, such as switching between different media player inputs. Meanwhile, Google Assistant and Apple Siri enable you to modify the volume, skip tracks, and perform additional functions.
Denon has focused on streamlining the setup and operation of the receiver. The award-winning Denon Setup Assistant visually guides users through each step of the setup process, making it straightforward to begin using the Denon AVC-X6700H AV receiver and minimizing the time required for setup while achieving exceptional Denon sound quality. Recognizing that each home theater is distinct, Denon employs advanced Audyssey technology to calibrate system parameters based on the specific environment. This technology automatically takes accurate measurements and optimizes the receiver’s performance, ensuring the best 3D sound tailored to the acoustic characteristics of the listening space. The Audyssey suite is designed to adjust the device’s functionality according to the room’s acoustics, accommodating its unique features. Additionally, the system can save two different presets in memory, along with a quick selection feature for various sources.
The musical capabilities of the Denon AVC-X6700H also extend to stereo sound. While it may not match the sound quality of a comparable integrated stereo amplifier, it performs adequately given Denon’s extensive range of functionalities. This model represents an incremental improvement rather than a significant upgrade over the AVC-X6500H, and it is unlikely that many users will feel compelled to replace their existing model, even with an additional year between releases. Nevertheless, it reinforces Denon’s status as a leader in the AV receiver market within this price segment.
With ample features for gamers and support for upcoming 8K content expected to emerge over the next five to ten years, Denon could have simply maintained the sound quality of the previous series. However, the enhancements made position it as an excellent choice for anyone in the market for a new AV receiver.
Denon AVC-X6700H Specifications
- Inputs: 8 HDMI, 4 Video Composite, 2 Video Component, Phono, 6 RCA, 2 TOSLink, 2 Coax, USB Type A, LAN
- Outputs: 3 HDMI, 2 Video Composite, Video Component, RCA Zone 2, 11.2, 6.3 mm Phones
- Wireless protocols: HEOS, WiFi Audio Streaming (AirPlay, AirPlay 2, Windows PlayTo), A2DP Bluetooth
- Supported formats: mp3, AAC, WMA, WAV, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, DSD2.8/5.6
- Signal-to-noise ratio: 100 dB
- Load impedance: 4 – 16 Ohm
- Number of power amplifiers: 11
- Output power: in stereo mode 2 x 140 W (6 Ohm), in one channel – up to 205 W (6 Ohm) Power
- consumption Power: 750 W
- Dimensions: 434 x 167 x 389 mm
- Weight, kg: 14.8
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