Denon AVR-X1700H brings 7 channels, 8K

Denon’s latest X-series receiver again offers a clear indication that the competitive receiver market keeps upping the ante on facilities at any given price. The price-tag of $1399 on the AVR-X1700H looks remarkable given everything on offer on this refresh of the X-Series entry-level. You get seven channels of power rated at 80W per channel into 8 ohms (20-20kHz, 0.08% THD, two channels driven), with processing for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and lesser codecs, and 8K compatibility via three 8K HDMI inputs accommodating 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz from suitably-capable devices and gaming consoles, along with VRR, ALLM, HDR10+ and eARC support.

In addition to six HDMI inputs, there are two analogue line-level inputs plus movingmagnet phono, two optical, two composite video inputs, two subwoofer outs and an FM tuner, though no DAB+ in this model. There’s also the HEOS streaming and multiroom platform which thereby loads this receiver with smarts, including streaming from the internet and from files over the local network.

More info: www.denon.com.au