Denon AVR-X8500HA

Power and processing:

• 13-channel amplifier
• 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.05% THD, with 2 channels driven
• Dolby®, DTS®, and Auro-3D® surround sound decoding
  • Dolby Atmos processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for more enveloping home theater sound
  • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X® create three-dimensional effects without height speakers
• IMAX® Enhanced reproduces the full dynamic range of specially encoded IMAX soundtracks from compatible sources
• analog-to-HDMI video conversion
• upscales standard-definition video signals to HD and Ultra HD (up to 8K)
• MultEQ® XT32 auto setup and room calibration helps fine-tune your system to best match your room's acoustics
  • Audyssey MultEQ Editor app for further audio customization (paid app; not included)

Digital and streaming music options:

• built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
• HEOS Built-in technology wirelessly connects compatible HEOS components for whole home audio
  • includes support for Pandora®, SiriusXM, and Spotify® (subscription required for some services)
  • free HEOS app offers easy Wi-Fi control, settings adjustments, and music selection and playback
  • works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control assistants
• Apple AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music®
  • supports multi-room audio with compatible wireless speakers
• built-in Bluetooth for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers
• plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution; DSD up to 5.6 MHz)
• Denon's Compressed Audio Restorer improves sound quality of MP3s and other digital music files
• works as a Roon player (requires subscription and Roon Core running on your network)
  • Roon Core is media server software that runs on your computer, NAS drive, or other compatible hardware

Multi-room audio/video:

• three-room/three-source output
  • powered stereo outputs for second and third rooms allow playback in three rooms at once
  • All Zone Stereo mode ensures that all zones stay in sync when playing the same source
  • supports both analog and digital audio connections
  • HDMI dual-zone switching for watching video content from different sources in two zones simultaneously
  • Zone 2 compatible audio sources: HDMI audio, optical/coaxial digital inputs, analog audio inputs, AM/FM tuner, USB, Bluetooth, and HEOS music apps
  • cannot select different USB/Bluetooth/network sources for each zone

HDMI features:

• HDMI 2.1 audio/video switching: 8 in (includes 1 front-panel input), 3 out
  • 1 input and 2 outputs support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video
  • all inputs and outputs support 4K/60Hz video
  • HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with Ultra HD sources and TVs
  • HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible TVs and HDR-encoded content
  • supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision™, and HLG
• gaming-optimized video processing technologies for a smooth, lag-free gaming experience
  • Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Quick Frame Transport (QFT) reduce or eliminate lag and frame tearing
• supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
  • eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV
• component video switching: 3 in, 1 out
• composite video switching: 4 in, 2 out
• digital audio inputs: 2 Toslink optical, 2 coaxial
• 6 analog stereo RCA audio inputs
• front-panel USB port for audio playback from USB flash drives

Other connections:

• MM (moving magnet) phono input for connecting a turntable
• 7.1-channel preamp inputs
• 15.2-channel preamp outputs, including two discrete line-level subwoofer outputs for more precise multi-subwoofer setups
• Pre-Amplifier Mode lets you use this receiver as a preamp/processor by bypassing the internal amplification when paired with optional external power amps
• outputs for 15 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R, Height1 L/R, Height2 L/R, Height3 L/R, Height4 L/R)
  • receiver can power a maximum of 13 channels at once
• RS-232C and remote (IR) connections for use with optional third-party controllers

Dimensions and other info:

• free Denon AVR Remote app lets you use your Apple® or Android™ device as a Wi-Fi remote
• 17-1/8"W x 7-3/4"H x 18-5/8"D (10-1/4"H with Wi-Fi antennas raised)
• weight: 52 lbs.
• warranty: 3 years
• 60-day returns