Denon Flagship AVR-X6800H – Preview
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Denon has just announced a replacement for the AVR-X6700H, the AVR-X6800H that is to be made in Japan. It should be available for delivery in 2024 and features a number of upgrades, including an 11.4 architecture with eleven 140 watt channels of amplification and support for 8K video on all of its seven HDMI inputs and three HDMI outputs (2 main 1 zone). The receiver will also support a preamplifier mode with up to 13.4 channels of processing.
All the AV processing features of the AVR-X6700H will carry over into this latest flagship model including Audyssey room correction with the option of adding Dirac Live at extra cost. Support for Dolby Atmos and the other key immersive surround-sound formats including; DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced and Auro-3D are available, plus pass-through and support for the high dynamic range (HDR) formats; Dolby Vision, Dynamic HDR10, HDR10+, HDR10 and HLG. It will also feature multiroom wireless streaming via Denon’s HEOS platform and a multitude of setup and configuration options to accommodate most AV setups.
Features At A Glance:
- Powerful 11-channel amplifier: Featuring a sophisticated power amplifier design, the AVR-X6800H delivers high-power performance at 140 watts per channel (8 Ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, THD: 0.05%, 2 ch. driven) to ensure a dynamic and precise entertainment experience.
- 3D audio experience: Get enveloped in sound with Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X®, IMAX Enhanced and Auro 3D, along with Dolby Surround, DTS Neural:X and Auro-Matic upmixer to optimize legacy content.
- Configuration flexibility: AVR-X6800H offers many setup options and flexibility to adjust your home theater to meet your needs. Supports 13.4 channel processing capability, Pre Amplifier mode, and optional Dirac Live upgradability (with fee).
- Advanced 8K home theater: 8K video is supported on all seven HDMI inputs and two of the three outputs. With HLG, HDR, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Dynamic HDR pass-through, there’s no need to worry about video compatibility or picture quality.
- HEOS® Built-in technology: Stream music wirelessly from a variety of free and premium streaming services. Share content to HEOS devices, like Denon Home speakers, in other rooms.
- Audyssey room correction technology: Premium suite of Audyssey room correction features built-in for accurate setup and calibration to provide the most optimal listening experience for your room.
- Built to high standards: Designed and manufactured in Denon’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Japan, where traditional practices fuse seamlessly with technologies designed for the future.
Basic Specifications:
- Number of Power Amps: 11
- Power Output:
- 140 watts per channel (8 ohm, 20Hz – 20kHz, 0.05% 2ch Drive)
- 175 watts per channel (6 ohm,1kHz,0.7% 2ch Drive)
- 250 watts per channel (6 ohm,1kHz,10% 1ch Drive)
- Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone Audyssey MultiEQ XT32 & SubEQ. Dirac Live (upgrade available)
- Video I/O:
- 8K HDMI 2.1: 7 in, 3 out with ARC/eARC
- HDCP2.3
- VRR, QFT, ALLM
- Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, Dynamic HDR10, HLG
- Component in x1
- Composite in x2
- Audio I/O:
- Analog In/Out: 6
- Phono (MM)
- Digital In: Optical x2, Coaxial x2
- Multi-Room Out: Analog x2
- Multichannel Pre-Out: 13.4
- Subwoofer Out: 4 (independent)
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, IMAX Enhanced, Auro 3D, Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD Master Audio, 360 Reality Audio
- Sound File Formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, MPEG4/ACC, FLAC and ALAC
- DSD: 2.8/5.6MHz
- Network/USB supports Hi-Res Audio: 24bit/192KHz
- AL32 sound processing
- HEOS built in
- Airplay2
- Roon tested
- Streaming Services: Amazon Music HD/ Amazon Music / TIDAL / Deezer / iHeart Radio / Napster / Soundcloud / Mood Mix
- Number of Speaker Terminals: 13 assignable
- Speaker A/B Assignable
- Bi-Amp Drive Assignable
- Multi-Room Speaker Terminal Assignable
- Josh.ai, Alexa, Google Voice Assistant, Apple HomePod,
- Control: IP, RS232, Web, App
- AM/FM tuner
- General:
- System Remote Control: RC-1256
- Power Consumption: 750W
- Dimensions: Antenna Vertical (W × D × H): 17.1 × 15.3 × 9.3 inches
- Weight: 34.4 lbs
Availability:
2024
MSRP:
- US: $3,499.00
- UK: £TBA
- EU: €TBA
For more information visit the Denon US web site.
Related posts:
- Denon X6700H & X4700H 8K Receivers
- Checkout my other Denon AVR posts here.
Still using RCA outputs? What’s wrong with going to balanced XLR or even optical? To many unnecessary features and, why would I route my video through a receiver? It’s not where it belongs.
I sure wish companies would make a true audiophile receiver with the focus on simplicity and sound quality and less internet based features. The only component I have connected to the internet, is a simple Blu-Ray player for streaming free TV.
Blue tooth is a plus for headphones, if you’re in to awful sounding headphones. I just can’t believe audio equipment has gone so bad and over priced in the last 20 years.