SLEDD DENON AVR-889/2309CI 700 WATT 7.1 HOME RECEIVER

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Denon AVR-889: 7.1 CH/5.1+2 CH Independent Zone Home Theater Receiver
The AVR-889"s audio and video circuitry has been updated to provide high-end surround performance in a mid-priced A/V receiver. The audio section features the latest Dolby TrueHD and dts Master Audio decoding, allowing you to get the most from high definition Blu-ray titles. Low THD-rated amplifiers deliver pure, clean high-power sound for enhanced listening enjoyment--even if you own demanding speakers. An RS-232C system control port is provided for easy integration into complex home audio installations with 3rd party controllers. Setup has been simplified with the automatic Audyssey MultEQ calibration process. Additionally, the AVR-889 comes with a pre-programmed IR remote control.

The Denon AVR-889 provides a host of connections and features
 
High-Quality Construction and Features for Improved Acoustic Accuracy
The Denon AVR-889 is made from high-quality components to ensure excellent audio and video quality. The straightforward design philosophy of the "minimum signal path" has been implemented to provide immaculately clean audio and video playback. Signal paths are as short as possible to keep signal degradation in the audio and video circuitry to an absolute minimum. The AVR-889 includes a robust power source for each capacitor block for a stable supply of current. This, along with a separate dedicated CPU transformer, produces a clear circuit that prevents unwanted signal noise from affecting the sound.

The AVR-889 features 7-Channel Equal Power, which allows owners to connect up to 7 speakers independently and offers a 7.1 home theater solution without the need for additional amplifiers. Built-in separate internal amplifiers independently provide each channel with 100 Watts of power. This lets you enjoy the same high power output capability per channel, and gives a balanced and truly high-impact surround-sound environment.

The sound from movie sources recorded in Dolby Digital, dts, or other formats emphasizes high-frequency range due to a theater’s front speakers being placed behind the movie screen. If this sound is reproduced in the home theater without correction, the high-frequency range can be too strong. The Denon AVR-889"s Cinema Equalizer corrects these high-frequency components so that the sound is clearer and easier to listen to.

The Audyssey MultEQ acoustic measuring and correction system takes the guesswork out of equalization setup. Using the included calibration microphone, it analyzes the audio characteristics of your speaker system and your listening environment at up to 6 locations. This ensures a custom tailored sound for top audio fidelity. In addition, the AVR-889 is among the first to feature Audyssey’s remarkable Dynamic Volume processing, which eliminates irritating jumps in volume between TV shows and commercials.

The Denon AVR-889 features Audyssey processing
 
Connectivity is King
The versatile AVR-889 provides excellent audio and video signal processing and switching flexibility, and is fully equipped to handle even the most sophisticated home theater setups. The video section features four HDMI v1.3a inputs with one output, which can accommodate 1080p resolution and also handle high definition multi-channel LPCM, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks. In addition, the AVR-889 comes with 3 component video inputs, 4 composite video inputs with 2 outputs, 4 S-Video inputs with 2 outputs, 9 analog audio inputs (including tuner), 2 coaxial digital inputs, and 2 optical digital inputs with 1 output.

For standard definition sources such as DVD, the on-board Faroudja DCDi video processing and upconversion system provides near-HD picture quality. DCDi is a specialized video processing developed by Faroudja that involves advanced algorithms to remove the jagged edges that appear when standard interlaced video is viewed on progressive scan displays. DCDi converts standard interlaced signals into progressive scan signals in order to eliminate the staircasing effect that conventional upconverters can introduce to diagonal edges.

The Denon AVR-889 also offers XM Satellite Radio capability, providing subscribers with enhanced features over traditional radio receivers. An optional plug and play XM antenna and service contract is required to activate the XM Radio feature. Additionally, the AVR-889 is equipped with Neural Surround, the format chosen by XM Radio to power their new XM HD surround programming. Neural Surround provides the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of surround sound in a format that is 100% compatible with stereo audio. With superior spectral resolution and channel separation, Neural Surround draws the brain’s attention to sonic details in musical instruments, vocals, and ambience that are typically masked by other playback systems. This allows the listener to fully experience the richness and subtleties in recorded performance as never before.

Multiple Decoders Provide Excellent Compatibility
Denon’s advanced surround sound decoding section is powered by a high-precision 32-bit floating point DSP processor. This provides breathtaking surround sound quality from virtually any source. The AVR-889 is also packed with the biggest names in audio decoding, ensuring that you will hear movies, music, and games exactly the way their creators intended.

Dolby Digital is the multi-channel digital signal format developed by Dolby Laboratories. It consists of up to 5.1 channels—front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right, and an additional channel exclusively reserved for additional deep bass sound effects. The signals within each channel are distinct from the others, allowing pinpoint sound imaging and tremendous dynamic range from the most powerful sound effects to the quietest, softest sounds. The Dolby Pro Logic IIx format expands on Dolby Digital by decoding audio signals recorded on up to 7.1 playback channels. 7.1-channel audio builds upon the 5.1 setup by adding two rear surround speakers for even greater audio imaging. Dolby Pro Logic IIx also allows 5.1-channel audio sources to be played in up to 7.1 channels.

dts Digital Surround (also called simply dts) is a multi-channel digital signal format developed by Digital Theater Systems. Like Dolby Digital, it is a 5.1-channel surround sound format that is available as an optional soundtrack on many DVDs. The primary advantage of dts is that it offers higher data rates, leading many home theater enthusiasts to claim the sound quality for movie or music audio tracks to be closer to the original master recordings. This receiver is also equipped with the dts 96/24 format, which provides even higher quality 5.1 channel sound playback. The dts-ES Extended Surround decoder improves the 360-degree surround impression by adding a Surround Back channel, for a total of 6.1 channels. Finally, the dts Neo:6 surround decoder converts conventional 2-channel signals to 6.1-channel surround playback by applying them to the high-precision digital matrix decoder used for dts-ES Matrix 6.1.

State of the Art Solutions for Superior Quality
Not only is the AVR-889 versatile and powerful, but Denon has made it easy to use with many convenient features. Setup and operation are a snap, aided by an enhanced icon-based on-screen display that also features a screen saver. The Personal Memory Plus function allows the receiver to store surround modes, the level setting for all speakers, and the delay time to further customize the sound source. With the push of a button, the receiver will be tuned to the source of choice and the perfect preset settings will be activated. Additionally, the optional Denon ASD-11R iPod docking station is compatible with the AVR-889. It provides direct charging, iPod control, and playback of audio and video content, dependent with each device"s capabilities.

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Technical Specifications
Weight: 27.1 lbs
Width: 17.1 inches
Height: 6.7 inches
Depth: 16.9 inches
Output: 100 Watts per channel
Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoding: Yes
dts ES Discrete 6.1 Decoding: Yes
dts ES Matrix 6.1 Decoding: Yes
dts Neo:6 Stereo-to-Surround Cinema and Music Modes: Yes
dts 96/24 5.1 for DVD-Video Processing: Yes
Assignable Digital Inputs: Yes
Digital Inputs: Coaxial: 2
Digital Inputs: Optical: 2
Digital Outputs: Optical: 1
Digital to Analog REC Out: Yes
Analog Audio Inputs, Incl. Tuner: 9
Phono Input: Yes
Analog Record Outputs: 2
Composite Video Inputs: 4
Composite Video Outputs: 2
S-Video Inputs: 4
S-Video Outputs: 2
Component Video Inputs x Bandwidth: 3 x 100 MHz (Assignable)
Station Auto-Preset Memory Tuning: 56
HDMI 1.3a Inputs: 4
HDMI 1.3a Outputs: 1
XM Satellite Radio "Connect and Play" Ready: Yes