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Denon AVR-X8500HA 13.2 Channel A/V Receiver with Auro-3D and HEOS - Safe and Sound HQ
Denon AVR-X8500HA 13.2 Channel A/V Receiver with Auro-3D and HEOS - Safe and Sound HQ
Denon AVR-X8500HA 13.2 Channel A/V Receiver with Auro-3D and HEOS - Safe and Sound HQ Denon AVR-X8500HA 13.2 Channel A/V Receiver with Auro-3D and HEOS - Safe and Sound HQ Denon AVR-X8500HA 13.2 Channel A/V Receiver with Auro-3D and HEOS - Safe and Sound HQ Denon AVR-X8500HA 13.2 Channel A/V Receiver with Auro-3D and HEOS - Safe and Sound HQ

Denon AVR-X8500HA 13.2 Channel A/V Receiver with Auro-3D and HEOS

by Denon
UPC: 883795005456
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$4,599.00
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SKU AVR-X8500HA

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Denon AVR-X8500HA 13.2 Channel A/V Receiver with Auro-3D and HEOS

Upgrade your expectations in home theater and audio entertainment with the AVR-X8500HA – the world’s first 13.2Ch 8K AV receiver.

Powerful 13- channel amplifier
Featuring its best-in-class, monolithic power amplifier design to ensure a dynamic and precise entertainment experience.

The ultimate 8K home theater experience
Delivers 8K/60Hz pass-through or upscaling, 4K/120Hz pass-through for gaming, and support for the latest HDMI specifications.

Masterful 3D audio processing
13.2 channel processing to power up to a 7.2.6 or 9.2.4 speaker configuration for the most immersive, 3D audio experiences.

Extraordinary sound
For 110 years, Denon has delivered the most cutting-edge audio and video technical achievements.


Specs

Multichannel Surround
DTS HD Master / DTS:X / DTS:X Pro Yes / Yes / Yes (update)
DTS Neo:X / DTS Neural:X No / Yes (11ch)
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 No
Audyssey DSX No
Multichannel Stereo Yes
Max Number of Processing (Preamp) Channels 13.2

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
Denon Link HD Yes
Audyssey MultEQ XT32
Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume Yes / Yes
Audyssey LFC Yes
Compressed Audio Restorer Yes

Network
Media Server Yes
HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Technology Yes
Bluetooth Re-transmit for Bluetooth headphones No
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 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 192/24 Yes / Yes / Yes
DSD Audio Streaming Yes (2.8/5.6MHz)
FLAC HD 192/24 Yes
WAV 192/24 Yes
ALAC 192/24 Yes
Gapless playback Yes (FLAC, WAV, ALAC ,DSD)
Photo Streaming (JPEG) No
AirPlay Audio Streaming Yes (AirPlay2)
Internet Radio Yes (TuneIn)
Spotify* Yes (connect)
Pandora Yes
SiriusXM* Yes
Other Streaming Services Amazon Music HD/
Amazon Music / TIDAL / Deezer / iHeart Radio / Napster / Soundcloud / Mood Mix
Roon Tested Yes
HEOS App Control Yes
Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones Denon 2016 AVR Remote
Compatible with Remote APP for Tablets Android / iOS / Amazon Kindle
Ethernet Ports Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Bluetooth Yes

HDMI
HDMI Inputs: Back / Front 7 / 1
HDCP2.3 support Yes
HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone 2 / 1
Video Conversion Analog -> HDMI Yes
Analogue to HDMI scaling up to 8K 60/50
HDMI to HDMI Scaling up to 8K 60/50
GUI Overlay on HDMI Yes / Yes
HDMI: 8K/60Hz AB / 4K/120Hz AB Yes / Yes
HDMI 2.0: 3D / 4K / CEC / ARC / InstaPrevue Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / No
Enhanced ARC 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 / Yes
3D Signal Pass-through Yes
8K signal pass-through / scaling / GUI overlay Yes / Yes / Yes
4K Signal Pass-through / Scaling / GUI Overlay Yes / Yes / Yes
HDMI pass-though in standby mode Yes
Picture Adjust / Noise Reduction Yes / Yes
CEC Yes
DSD Audio Capability Yes
Audio Return Channel Yes
Auto LipSync Yes

Multi-room CI
Multiroom zones 3
Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax / Network, USB / Analog Yes (2ch) / Yes (2ch) / Yes / Yes
Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Preout 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

Others
Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone Audyssey MultEQ XT32
FL Display 2 lines
Graphic User Interface - GUI Advanced
ISF Certification Yes
GUI Languages 3
Setup Assistant Yes
Quick Select Plus / Quick Select Yes / No
Firmware Update by: Network / USB Yes / Yes
Variable Cross Over Yes
Optimized Bass Redirection Yes
Bass Sync Yes
ECO Mode Yes
Auto Power Off Yes
Sleep Timer Yes

Inputs Outputs
Composite In / Out 4 / 2
Component In / Out 3 / 1
HDMI In / Out 7+1 / 3
Multi-room Video Out: Video / HDMI Yes / Yes
Analogue In/out 6 / No
Phono (MM) In Yes
Digital In: Optical / Coaxial 2 / 2
Multi-room Out: Analog / Digital 2 / No
Multichannel Preout Yes (15.2)
Subwoofer Out 2 (independent)
7.1 Multichannel Input Yes
Speaker Terminal: Gold Plated Screw / Regular Screw Yes / No
Number of Speaker Terminals 15
Speaker A / B assignable
Bi-amp Drive assignable
Multi-Room Speaker Terminal assignable
Front Inputs: Audio / Composite / Digital (Opt) / HDMI / USB No / No / No / Yes / Yes
USB Audio / Made for iPod / Made for iPhone Yes / No / No
AM/FM Tuner Yes

Specifications
Number of Power Amps 13
Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05% 2ch Drive) 150 W
Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive) 190 W
Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive) 260 W

General
Metal Front Panel Yes
System Remote Control RC-1221
Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display Yes / Yes / Yes
Power Consumption in W 900
Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO On / Off) in W 70 W / 125 W
Standby Consumption in W 0.1
CEC Standby Consumption in W 0.5
Network Standby Consumption in W 3.5
Maximum Dimensions
Antenna:Horizontal:(W x D x H) 17.1 x 19 x 7.7
Antenna:Vertical :(W x D x H) 17.1 x 19 x 10.2
w/o Antenna :(W x D x H) 17.1 x 19 x 7.7
Carton Dimensions (Packaging) (W x D x H) in Inches) 22.4 x 21.2 x 12.9 (in)
Weight in LBS 52
Weight in LBS (Packaging) 60
Power Supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Speaker impedance 4 - 16Ω/ohms
Preamplifier section
Input sensitivity 200 mV
Frequency response 10 Hz - 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (Direct mode)
S/N Ratio 102 dB (IHF-A weighted, Direct mode)
FM section (Tuning frequency range) 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
AM section (Tuning frequency range) 520 kHz – 1710 kHz