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Denon announces the AVR-4306 7-channel AV surround and multi-source, multi-zone IP addressable receiver (30/12/2005)

AVR-4306 - New model between AVR-3806 and AVC-A11XV 7-channel AV Surround and multi-source, multi-zone IP addressable receiver

AVR-4306 - £1499.99 - Home Cinema's Future
- CONNECTED - Internet, iPod, USB, MP3, Ethernet, RS-232c
- DIGITAL VIDEO - 1080p HDMI switching - HDMI video conversion with 1080i upscaling
- DIGITAL AUDIO - Denon Link 3 the best sounding digital link for all formats

The 4306 shares many features with the highly advanced £4000 AVC-A1XV, and delivers incredible performance from a compact package. Key features include Ethernet access, iPod and MP3 connectivity, HDMI upscaling and the Audyssey MultEQª XT room correction and calibration technology that is capable of creating perfect seats for up to six listeners. The 4306 has every Denon digital technology including the very latest DSPs and codecs, everything necessary to deliver powerhouse movie and music performance with finesse and astonishing flexibility.

Denon never forget the sound and the AVR-4306 is stunning on music and movies. Seven discrete power amplifiers and multiple-channel outputs, with independent audio & video processing capability allows a 3-room multi-source/ multi-zone home entertainment system. Audio quality is maximized through Denon's latest DDSC-D (Dynamic Discrete Surround Decoder-Digital) with AL24 Processing Plus and Denon's Pure Direct gives great stereo for music. Even the MP3 and internet radio go through AL24 improving the sound remarkably

NEW features

- Analogue Video Conversion to HDMI output with high quality de-interlacing and upscaling up to 1080i - Just one lead to an HDTV display for all main sources - Future proof 1080p HDMI switching and repeater functions. - iPod connectivity as standard - MP3 / USB connectivity as standard - Ethernet features include Web Radio, network streaming, web and PC based setup and lots more - Audyssey MultEQª XT room correction and calibration for up to six listening positions - 3 User mode presets on front panel - easier operation for all users - easy access Night Mode - New design EL backlit touch panel / hard key remote - Additional component monitor output - Variable Gain Volume control. S/N in the useable area has been improved and finer adjustments are possible in 0.5 dB steps across the extended range of Ð80 dB to +18 dB

Denon Link 3 (DL3) sounds better than HDMI or Firewire - proven in review after review

Fully SACD capable, DL3 allows the amplifier to receive high-resolution, multi-channel digital audio data directly from DL3 DVD players for the best sound from all disc formats. SACD is kept as pure DSD all the way to the DACs.

Stunning Audio Performance and Huge Power

- 7 x 130 watts of full-bandwidth low-distortion high-current power, into each of its seven channels - 7 x 170 watts into 6 ohms, 1kHz, 0.7% distortion / DIN - the cheating spec some competitors use - check it out

MultEQ XT Auto Set-Up/Room EQ: The world;s most advanced auto-system amnd the only one that delivers a sweet spot for every listener and corrects the listening room. Only on Denon 3806 / 4306 / A11XV and A1XV.
Co-developed by Tom Holman of THX fame and Dr Chris Kryiakakis of the University of Southern California Advanced Audio Labs and bought to market by Denon, MultEQ XT state-of-the-art Auto Set-Up and Room Correction is the ¥rst technology capable of generating a 'sweet spot' for every listener or viewer, no matter where in the room they're sitting. During Auto Set-Up MultEQ XT determines how many loudspeakers are connected, whether they are in phase, and whether they are sats or subs. It then analyses and calibrates speaker level, size, and distance and corrects for room anomolies. In addition, MultEQ XT detects the proper crossover point for the subwoofer and determines correct frequency response for up to six listener positions in a fast, simple procedure.

HDMI V1.1 Three input switching and routing at 1080p - HDMI conversion & upscaling from analogue video
- Faroudja DCDi De-Interlacer/Scaler up to 1080i on HDMI output i.e.: S-Video in -> HDMI 1080i out - Conversion of all video sources to HDMI V1.1 - Composite / S-Video/Component -> HDMI - HDMI inputs x 3. HDMI Monitor Out - 1080p HDTV capable - includes 2-channel audio to HDMI display - Full digital video conversion. Composite <-> S-Video - S-Video <-> Component - Composite <-> Component - HDTV Component Video Switching with 3 high-bandwidth (100 MHz) HDTV-compatible component inputs - Simultaneous output of component video and HDMI - Denon Link 3 high-performance digital audio input. Fully CD / DVD-A / DVD/SACD / DSD capable

Denon never forget the sound
- Newly-developed high-current power transistors in all 7-channel power amps - Large-output power amp section and power supply configuration for stable high-power output - Stable power supply for high-quality sound and picture playback - Pre-amp with Variable Gain Volume and 0.5db resolution - Massive chassis construction to suppress internal/external vibration with heavuliy screened circuits throughout - Pure Direct mode, for the pure enjoyment of music in stereo - switches off unwanted all digital circuits

Custom Installation-Friendly Features - As well as Ethernet, The 4306 includes a full array of custom installation features, inc assignable DC trigger outs and an RS-232C port for integrated system operation with Crestron or AMX

Support for Multiple Zones and front channel Bi-Amping - Multi Zone Output and Select can output different sources to multiple zones. Power Amp Assign can assign the 2 Surround Back amp channels (when the system is 5.1) to drive Zone 2, or 3 speakers, with 130 wpc, while still providing 5 channels to drive all speakers in a 5.1 room. In addition, front speakers can be bi-amped to improve playback quality in the front for better sound quality.

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