Key Features
- Flagship of Denon home theatre
- Capable of 210W peak power with incredible 15 channel onboard amplification
- Full surround sound processing with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D and IMAX Enhanced
- Enhanced visuals including full 8K/60Hz HDMI, 4K/120Hz, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision
- Audyssey MultEQ room correction with upgradability to Dirac Live
Denon AVC-A1H AV Amplifier, Silver Overview
The Denon AVC-A1H AV Amplifier sets a new bar for powerful home theatre performance, delivering up to 15 channel surround. This substantially wider speaker amplification accommodates configurations up to 9.4.6 and lets you maximise your home theatre audio in a style that suits you. Discrete amplification supplies 150W output (8Ω, 20Hz ‐ 20kHz, 0.05 2 ch) with a peak output of 210W (6Ω), satisfying even power hungry speaker systems.
Four dedicated subwoofer pre-outputs help ensure a fully dynamic soundscape with smooth low frequencies. Having such variable configurations, Audessy MultEQ XT32 returns to provide easy speaker calibration, and now for the first time, upgradability to Dirac Live for state-of-the-art, precision room correction. The A1H also brings the latest 3D surround sound processing, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro 3D and IMAX Enhanced, essential to compliment 8K/60Hz across all seven HDMI input connections and HDR10+, deep colour content. Experience the flagship, experience the best.
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Bask in premium visual technology. The Denon AVC-A1H AV Receiver has a full complement of smooth, high resolution 8K/60Hz inputs, as well as supporting 4K/120Hz video. All seven inputs and three out, including multi-monitor and multi-zone connections, use HDMI 2.1 and support the latest HDCP2.3 industry-standard technology. Decorate your screen with a rich colour palette and contrast processing courtesy of HLG, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. No matter what you’re watching, watch it at its best.
Flagship Amplification
The AVC-A1H supports a mighty sound. Tuned by Denon's Sound Master, the mammoth 15ch on-board amplification makes this unit highly tailorable to your needs, facilitating up to 9.4.6 speaker configurations and filling every corner of your room with bass thanks to the four dedicated subwoofer outputs. To complement this multidirectional experience, the A1H naturally comes with the latest 3D audio processing including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D and IMAX Enhanced for total film and music immersion.
Balanced Audio and Preamplification
Distinct amongst domestic AV receivers, the Denon AVC-A1H boldly introduces balanced XLR to its connectivity arsenal. Expand your reach towards the ultimate high-fidelity home audio and experience accurate, low noise reproduction of your favourite music. The A1H is accommodating of a wide range of audio sources and external power amplifiers. No longer all or nothing, simultaneously use pre-out connections whilst still employing Denon's on-board amplification. Expand your home cinema at your own pace.
The HEOS Connection
The incredible convenience of HEOS has, naturally, been included with the AVC-A1H. Completely controllable from the HEOS app, this handy module turns your receiver into a wireless hub, letting you play content from a variety of high quality streaming services. Incredibly versatile, HEOS allows you to synchronise the A1H with wireless Denon speakers around your home. Create a party atmosphere and never let the music stop with HEOS.
Magnificent Multi-Room
Not constrained to just one room, the Denon AVC-A1H can be your hub for up to three monitors, all supported by 8K HDCP 2.3 HDMI. Play a full surround sound blockbuster in one room, whilst filling another room with music or television. With uninterrupted processing, make stunning 8K HDMI available throughout your home. Great for match night or hard-hitting season finales, never miss a moment even if you have to leave the room.
Responsive Gaming
The Denon AVC-A1H is the perfect companion for your next-gen gaming consoles. Supporting fast 4K/120Hz across all of its HDMI connections, benefit from Variable Refresh Rates (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) to ensure a smooth and responsive gaming experience, free of lag and screen tear, with further enhancements from HDR10+ letting you truly appreciate the newest graphic advancements.
Hi-Res Audio
Fitted with expanded connectivity, the Denon AVC-A1H is not just adept at home cinema, but high-fidelity audio reproduction as well and naturally needs the processing power to match. This receiver supports USB and network audio playback, with a wide range of file formats including MP3, WMA, WAV, ACC, FLAC, FLAC HD and ALAC with PCM 24bit/192kHz resolution and DSD up to 5.6MHz.
In-depth Setup
Take a deep dive into speaker optimisation with the Audessy MultEQ calibration microphone. Adjustments can be made on the go with two speaker config memory slots letting you quickly set and switch between your own equalisation settings. High-end Denon receivers are also compatible with Dirac Live (upgradable in future update), offering state-of-the-art, fine-tuned speaker correction.
Key Features
- 15.4 channel surround sound receiver capable of supporting up to 9.4.6 speaker configurations
- 125W (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05% 2ch Drive) with 210W peak power into 6 ohm
- Includes Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro-3D and IMAX Enhanced with Dolby Surround, Dolby Height Virtualisation, DTS Neural:X up-mixing available to simulate height channels without full speaker installation
- 360 Reality Audio also provides a platform for new immersive music playback, simulating a 3D concert-like audio experience
- 8K available across all seven HDMI 2.1 inputs with additional 4K/120Hz support
- Advanced HDMI technology featuring ARC and eARC and providing compatibility with Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio
- Supports the latest HDCP 2.3 copy protection standards
- Let colours bloom with enhanced HDR technology featuring support for HDR, Dynamic HDR, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision which show images in a more realistic quality, sharpening contrasts and emboldening details in dark scenes. HDR is also compatible with broadcast content thanks to HLG
- Stream music wirelessly with HEOS and synchronise your receiver with Denon Home speakers for multiroom audio
- Hi-Res USB audio compatibility supporting MP3, WMA, WAV, MPEG-4, AAC, FLAC and ALAC up to 24bit/192kHz sampling
- User friendly installation with 1080p GUI and all new in-browser menu navigation, letting you tailor your surround system to suit you
- Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room correction provides speaker correction for a uniquely tailored listening experience, compatible with Audyssey MultEQ Editor App. Also upgradable to Dirac Live room correction for audiophile-level room correction
- Dual switchable speaker level memory lets you quickly select your surround sound adjustments based on the content you're watching. Whether you prefer your movies bold and your music more defined, save your finely tune adjustments for quick access
Specifications
Multichannel Surround
| DTS HD Master, DTS:X, DTS:X Pro | Yes, Yes, Yes |
|---|---|
| DTS Neo:X, DTS Neural:X | No, Yes (15ch) |
| DTS Virtual:X | Yes |
| IMAX Enhanced | Yes |
| Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization, Dolby Atmos Music | Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes |
| Dolby ProLogic Ilz, Dolby Surround | No, Yes |
| Auro 3D | Yes |
| 360 Reality Audio / MPEG H | Yes, Yes |
| Multichannel Stereo | Yes |
| Max. Number of Processing (Pre-Amp) Channels | 15.4 |
Sound Enhancements
| Mono Block Power Amp Construction | Yes (L/R separated) |
|---|---|
| Discrete Power Amplifier | Yes |
| D.D.S.C. HD Digital | Yes (32 bit) |
| Pure Direct | Yes |
| Gold Plated RCA Terminals | Yes |
| Clock Jitter Reducer | Yes |
| Alpha Processing | AL32 Processing Multichannel |
| Audyssey | MultEQ XT32 |
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume | Yes, Yes |
| Audyssey LFC | Yes |
| Dirac Live Upgradability | Yes |
| Compressed Audio Restorer | Yes |
Network
| Media Server | Yes |
|---|---|
| HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Technology | Yes |
| Alexa / Google Voice Assistant / Apple HomePod | Yes, Yes, Yes |
| Lossy Formats: MP3, WMA, AAC | Yes, Yes, Yes |
| Lossless Formats: FLAC, ALAC, WAV | Yes, Yes, Yes |
| Lossless Formats: FLAC HD, WAV, ALAC (all 192kHz/24 bit) | Yes, Yes, Yes |
| DSD Audio Streaming | Yes (2.8/5.6MHz) |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes |
| TuneIn | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | Yes |
| Roon Tested | Yes |
| HEOS App Control | Yes |
| Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones | Denon 2016 AVR Remote |
| Ethernet Ports | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
HDMI
| HDMI Inputs: Back, Front | 7, No |
|---|---|
| HDCP 2.3 support | Yes |
| HDMI Outputs: Main, Zone | 2, 1 |
| HDMI 2.1: 8K/60Hz AB, 4K/120Hz AB | Yes, Yes |
| HDR, HLG, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dynamic HDR | Yes , Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes |
| ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) Pass-through for gaming | Yes |
| Variable Refresh Rate, Quick Flame Transport, Quick Media Switching | Yes, Yes, No |
| 3D Signal Pass-through | Yes |
| 8K Signal Pass-Through, Scaling, GUI Overlay | Yes, Yes, Yes |
| DSD Audio Capability | Yes |
| Audio Return Channel (ARC), Enhanced ARC | Yes, Yes |
| Auto LipSync | Yes |
Multi-room CI
| Multi-Room Zones | 3 |
|---|---|
| Zone Audio Source: HDMI; Optical, Coax, Network, USB; Analog | Yes (2ch), Yes (2ch), Yes, Yes |
| Zone Audio Output: Speaker, Pre-Out | Yes, Yes |
| Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source | Yes |
| IP Control, RS232 Control, Web Control, App Control | Yes, Yes /Yes, Yes |
| Remote In / Out | Yes, Yes |
| DC Trigger Output | 2 |
| HDMI Diagnostics | Yes |
Other
| Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone | Audyssey MultEQ XT32Dirac Live (upgrade) |
|---|---|
| Front Display | 2-Line FLD |
| GUI Languages | 3 |
| Setup Assistant | Yes |
| Quick Select Plus, Quick Select | Yes, No |
| Variable Crossover | Yes |
| Optimized Bass Redirection | Yes |
| Bass Sync | Yes |
| ECO Mode | Yes |
| Auto Power Off | Yes |
| Sleep Timer | Yes |
Inputs / Outputs
| HDMI In, Out | 7, 3 |
|---|---|
| Multi-Room Video Out: Video, HDMI | No, Yes |
| Analog In, Out | 5 (1x XLR), No |
| Phono (MM) In | Yes |
| Digital In: Optical, Coaxial | 2 / 2 |
| Multi-Room Out: Analog, Digital | 2 / No |
| Multichannel Preout | Yes (17.4) |
| Subwoofer Out | 4 (independent) |
| Speaker Terminal: Gold-Plated Screw, Regular Screw | Yes, No |
| Number of Speaker Terminals | 17 |
| Speaker A / B | Assignable |
| Bi-amp Drive | Assignable |
| Multi-Room Speaker Terminal | Assignable |
| Front Inputs: Audio, Composite, Digital (Opt), HDMI, USB | No, No, No, No, Yes |
| USB Audio, Made for iPod, Made for iPhone | Yes, No, No |
| AM/FM Tuner | Yes |
Specifications
| Number of Power Amps | 15 |
|---|---|
| Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05% 2ch Drive) | 150W |
| Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive) | 190W |
| Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive) | 210W |
General
| Metal Front Panel | Yes |
|---|---|
| System Remote Control | RC-1250 |
| Pre-Programmed, Learnable, LCD Display | Yes, Yes, Yes |
| Power Consumption | 1100 W |
| Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO On / Off) | 80 W / 160 W |
| Standby Consumption | 0.1 W |
| CEC Standby Consumption | 0.5 W |
| Network Standby Consumption | Less than 2.0 W |
| Maximum Dimensions: Antenna Horizontal (W x D x H) | 434 x 498 X 195 mm |
| Maximum Dimensions: Antenna Vertical (W x D x H) | 434 x 498 X 259 mm |
| Maximum Dimensions: Without Antenna (W x D x H) | 434 x 493 x 195 mm |
| Weight | 32.0 kg |
| Packaged Weight | 38.0 kg |
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