![]() At 125 watts-per-channel, the Cinema 40Ĭan’t match the 150-watt rating of the AVR-A1H (which does offer XLR outs, by Subwoofers, nor for the front LCR preamp channels - and I’d probably want toĪdd an external amp for those channels. Setup, which is the gold standard for Dolby Atmos home theater. It only has 9 channels ofĪmplification, so I’ll need to add a stereo power amp if I want a 7.1.4-channel I’d have to hear them both in action,Īppealing as the Cinema 40 is, it’s not perfect. Both are made in Japan’sĪcclaimed Shirakawa Audio Works facility. Which offers the same features as the Marantz. Stick with Denon, I could save a bundle by going with the $2,500 AVR-X4800H, ![]() Such as Dirac Live upgradeability and four independent subwoofer outputs. House sound, and the Cinema 40 offers a number of features that appeal to me, RX-A8A, and Sony’s STR-AZ7000ES from the brand’s newly revamped ES line. But I don’tĪctually need the Denon’s 15 channels, and there are plenty of great, lessĮxpensive options out there, such as the Anthem MRX 1140, the Yamaha Aventage I happen to be in the marketįor a new receiver, and while I’d be thrilled to take home the $6,500 Denon AVR-A1H, it costs about twice what I can spend. In order to appreciate what makes this new receiver so special, it mustīe considered in the context of its competition. Inįact, I’d say it’s the most exciting product to come from the brand in many Spring 2023, is more than just an updated option for the custom installer. But the new flagship Integra DRX-8.4ĪVR, which will sell for $3,200 when it begins shipping in the coming weeks of With high-demand features like Dirac Live room correction, HDMI 2.1 gamingĬapabilities, and aptX bluetooth transmitters for sending audio to wireless Its 2021 launch, Integra’s DRX series of AV receivers has been popular withĬustom installers thanks to advanced CI tools such as remote monitoring, along
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