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Audio => Receivers => Topic started by: AVSCraig on September 22, 2022, 12:37:08 PM

Title: Denon AVR-A1H
Post by: AVSCraig on September 22, 2022, 12:37:08 PM: " With 15 channels of amplification, our most powerful transformer, carefully selected parts, and hefty, high-rigidity construction, the AVR-A1H supports up to 9.4.6 configuration and delivers a professional theater experience in your home cinema. Designed and manufactured at Denon facilities in Japan. "

This beast looks like a good replacement for my current X8500H, and my Mini DSP HD.

Dirac Live Upgradability!

AVR-A1H | Denon (https://www.denon.com/en-us/product/av-receivers/avr-a1h)
Title: Re: Denon AVR-A1H
Post by: bmoney on September 22, 2022, 02:47:24 PM: DIRAC is a gamechanger...but you cant pry the minidsp out of my system

it is responsible for BEQ even bigger gamechanger
Title: Re: Denon AVR-A1H
Post by: AVSCraig on September 22, 2022, 03:08:36 PM: Quote from: bmoney on September 22, 2022, 02:47:24 PM
DIRAC is a gamechanger...but you cant pry the minidsp out of my system

it is responsible for BEQ even bigger gamechanger
Don't really need BEQ - no complaints with LFE now for any movie. Just another complication.
Title: Re: Denon AVR-A1H
Post by: bmoney on September 23, 2022, 07:37:13 AM: Quote from: AVSCraig on September 22, 2022, 03:08:36 PM
Don't really need BEQ - no complaints with LFE now for any movie. Just another complication.
Lmao. Sounds exactly like what you said about using a NAS

it’s so easy to use and makes a HUGE difference. But keep being a naysayer lol
Title: Re: Denon AVR-A1H
Post by: Paul Heroy on September 23, 2022, 11:38:01 AM: There's a decent summary of the new Denon lineup here: https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/denon-2022-8k-avr-pricing-availability-specs/ (https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/denon-2022-8k-avr-pricing-availability-specs/)

The next 2 models down in price in the X series also have Dirac Live, at a big step down in pricing. That could be significant for some. $6500 vs $2500 & $1700 (retail).
Title: Re: Denon AVR-A1H
Post by: AVSCraig on December 08, 2022, 05:21:45 PM: The A1H is now available for dealers to order. That tells me it's getting closer to shipping.
Title: Re: Denon AVR-A1H
Post by: MKEWI on January 12, 2023, 08:26:30 PM: Quote from: AVSCraig on December 08, 2022, 05:21:45 PM
The A1H is now available for dealers to order. That tells me it's getting closer to shipping.
Denon email suggests orderable.
Title: Re: Denon AVR-A1H
Post by: AVSCraig on January 12, 2023, 09:13:55 PM: Quote from: MKEWI on January 12, 2023, 08:26:30 PM
Denon email suggests orderable.
Correct. But not shipping yet.
Title: Re: Denon AVR-A1H
Post by: AVSJeff on January 20, 2023, 09:04:42 AM: This receiver is now shipping. Contact Craig, Mike or myself for more information.
Title: Re: Denon AVR-A1H
Post by: AVSCraig on January 27, 2023, 02:36:56 PM: In stock, ready to ship.
Title: Re: Denon AVR-A1H
Post by: JOE-C on June 11, 2023, 12:58:50 PM: Hey Craig
Please post a mini review as compared to the 8500 when you get yours all set up.
Title: Re: Denon AVR-A1H
Post by: AVSCraig on March 07, 2024, 12:14:21 PM: Quote from: JOE-C on June 11, 2023, 12:58:50 PM
Hey Craig
Please post a mini review as compared to the 8500 when you get yours all set up.
I forgot about this post Joe! The only real difference is the addition of 2 channels, for in my case 6 ceiling speakers as opposed to 4 ceiling speakers with the X8500. And, 4 independent subwoofer outs. I've made the difference larger by finally getting the Audyssey MultiEQ X computer app which is the best Audyssey implementation ever.