For those in the market for a new receiver, and who has been looking at Denon as one of their choices; Denon's got a new receiver out.
This may be old news to some of you, but for those who are not aware, their new model is the AVR-4306 which is now finally up on Denon's website. Here's the basic run down on the 4306.
The AVR-4306 is a brand new model for the Denon A/V Receiver line-up, with features and connectivity at a price point never before seen. With a robust 130 watts for each of its 7 channels, Denon's exclusive Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuitry, the AVR-4306 follows in the Home Theater footsteps of its critically acclaimed siblings the AVR-4806 and AVR-5805. The Audyssey MultEq Auto Setup/Room Eq system is featured, with included microphone, to provide you with the ultimate sound environment possible.
Where the AVR-4306 charts new territory is in its connectivity, and control, of portable music players as well as streaming audio from a Windows Based PC and other popular music servers. It also provides for Internet Radio access, and a real time Web Browser setup and control function (these features will soon be available as an upgrade to the AVR-4806 and 5805). Add to this the ability to upconvert analog video images to HDMI, XM Satellite Radio Ready functionality, and true 3 source/3 zone control, the AVR-4306 is sure to become a most welcome addition to any home theater.
FEATURES
GENERAL
Power Output; Watts Per Channel 130
All Channels Rated @ 0.05 THD
All Channels Rated @ 0.08 THD -
Weight: In Pounds 40.8
Width (inches) 17 3/32
Height (inches) 6 47/64
Depth (inches) 16 57/64
SOUND MODES
THX Ultra2-Certified -
Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit – D.D.S.C - D
Processor(s) – Bit Depth and Type 32-bit Floating
Dolby Pro Logic IIx – with Cinema, Music, Game Modes
THX Post-Processing – DPL (4.0), DPL2 Cinema, DD/DTS (5.1), ES Discrete (6.1), ES Matrix, Neo:6 Cinema –
THX Ultra2 7.1 Cinema, Music and Game Modes –
THX Surround EX Decoding –
Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoding
dts ES Discrete 6.1 Decoding
dts ES Matrix 6.1 Decoding
dts Neo:6 Stereo-to-Surround Cinema and Music Modes
dts 96/24 5.1 for DVD-Video Processing
Dolby Headphone –
HDCD Decoder
Audio Signal Delay (Sync. Audio with Video signal) – By source
Pure Direct/Direct/Stereo Modes on Digital/Analog inputs
Stereo/Direct Modes w/Pure Analog Path
5-Channel Stereo Mode –
Video Game Mode –
Wide Screen 7.1 Mode –
Mono Movie Surround Mode –
Rock Arena Surround Mode –
Matrix Surround Mode –
Jazz Club Surround Mode –
Virtual Surround Mode – For 2 Speakers/Headphones –
Multi-Channel Stereo Mode
DSP Effect Modes 8
Auto Surround Mode (Analog or Digital Input Type)
Active Center Channel In All Surround Modes
CONNECTIVITY
True 24-bit/96-kHz Digital Input Capability
True 24-bit/192-kHz Digital Input Capability
Assignable Digital Inputs
Digital Input – DENON Link 3rd (SACD Ready)
IEEE-1394 Digital Audio Input/Output –
Digital Inputs: Coaxial 2
Digital Inputs: Optical 5
Digital Outputs: Optical 2
Digital to Analog REC Out
Analog Audio Inputs, Incl. Tuner 11
Phono Input
Source Function Renaming
Analog Record Outputs 3
Front Panel A/V Inputs w/Cover * Composite and S-Video *
Video Conversion –Composite to S-Video to Component
Video Conversion – Composite to S-Video to Composite
Video Conversion – Analog to HDMI
DVI/HDMI Video Inputs – Compatible with 1.1 Spec. – Multi-Channel Audio 3 HDMI
HDMI Video Outputs 1
Composite Video Inputs 7
Composite Video Outputs 3
S-Video Inputs 7
S-Video Outputs 3
Component Video Inputs x Bandwidth - *Assignable 3x100MHz
Component Video Outputs 2
6-Ch. External Analog Input –
8-Ch. External Analog Input
Banana Plug Speaker Terminals, All Channels
Cinema EQ
Front A/B Speaker Selector –
56 Station Auto-Preset Memory Tuning
Radio Data System (RDS) –
XM Satellite Radio 'Connect and Play' Ready – with optional antenna
Direct Function (Tone Bypass)
Volume Control Un-muting
Selectable Muting Levels (Full/-40/-20)
Video Select Control
RS-232 Port – Third Party Remote Controllers
RJ-45 Ethernet Port – Same Functionality as AVR-5805/4806
PC Setup and Control Capability
IR Serial Remote In/Out terminals
+12v Trigger Output - Assignable
Multi-Source/Multi-Zone (*Uses REC OUT) 3/3
Pre-amp Outputs for Multi-Zone
High Pass Filter for Multi-Zone Outputs
Multi-Zone Pre-Amp Outputs – Selectable Output Levels
Discrete Multi-Zone Composite Video Output - *S-Video also *
Discrete Remote Power On/Off, Source Selection and Volume for Main and Second/Third* Zones
Discrete Remote Source Selection for Zone 3
Assignable Amplifier Configuration of Surround Back Channels
Speaker Time-Delay and Level Controls: L/R, Sub, C, Surr. L/R, Surround Back
Pre-Amp Outputs 7.1
COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY
Equal Power Amplifiers
Low Impedance Drive Capability
High-Current/Discrete Amplifiers
Independent Power Supplies
Pure Audio Construction –
Toroidal Power Transformer –
Dolby Digital, dts and DSP Modes – Analog Devices, HammerHead SHARC
Dolby Digital, dts and DSP Modes – Texas Instruments Aureus –
AL24 Processing - All Channels
24-bit/192-kHz DACs – Burr-Brown PCM-1791
24-bit/192-kHz DACs - Analog Devices –
Analog-to-Digital Conversion - Bit Depth/Sampling Rate 24-bit/192kHz
Variable High/Low Pass Crossover Points (12/24dB) 40/60/80/100/120/150/200/250
Built In Time Based Correction
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Front Panel A/B Speaker Selector –
Auto Setup Calibration
Auto/Manual Room Equalization
Audyssey MultEqxt Room Eq. with up to eight position setup
Auto Setup Microphone Included/Type
Dual Surround Mode Spkr. Selector
Icon-Based On-Screen Display
Front Panel System Setup Control
Personal Memory Plus
System Setup/Surround Parameters Lockout
Relay-Controlled Protection Circuits
Microprocessor User Re-set
Detachable Power Cord
Subwoofer Peak-Level Limiter –
Pre-programmed (10 Devices) Glow Key Remote Control with Punch Through Commands –
Pre-programmed/Learning EL Remote with Backlighting and Punch Through Commands
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