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Denon AVR3310CI 7.1-Channel Network Home Theater Receiver

The AVR-3310CI is a technological tour de force, designed for consumers wanting to network their AV system. Ethernet connectivity opens up your AV system to host of exciting capabilities like audio and jpeg photo streaming and Internet radio. Additionally, subscription music services like Rhapsody and Napster are supported. The AVR3310CI packs a punch with 7-channels of onboard amplification producing 840-watts of total power (120 per channel). The amplifiers can be assigned for 7.1 channel surround sound, or a 5.1 channel system in the “main” room and power a pair of speakers in a second “zone”. This only scratches the surface of the AVR3310CI Multi-zone (3) / multi-source (3) capability. Enhanced power amp assign features, second and third zone programming feature allow the AVR3310 to be the hub of a sophisticated whole house system. For video connectivity, the AVR3310CI is equipped with 1080p compatible HDMI 1.3a Repeating technology, delivering both audio and video to your HDTV with single HDMI cable. This HDMI connectivity supports the latest generation surround sound formats available on Blu-ray disc, including Dolby TrueHD and DD+, dts-HD and dts-HR. Also included is Dolby Laboratories new Pro Logic IIz Matrix decoding featuring front height effects channels that expands front soundstage. The AVR3310CI boasts a number of Audyssey technologies. Advanced Audyssey MultEQ analyzes a speaker systems interaction with room acoustics, and then delivers custom tailored correction processing to optimize clarity and tonal balance throughout the listening space. Audyssey Dynamic Volume is an automatic volume-leveling system that tracks audio dynamics to eliminate the irritating volume swings between TV shows and commercials. Audyssey Dynamic EQ is also on board to ensure rich bass and smooth tonal balance at low volume listening levels.

Amazon Sales Rank: #29351 in Consumer Electronics Color: Black Brand: Denon Model: AVR3310CI Dimensions: 6.70" h x 17.10" w x 16.30" l, 28.44 pounds Networking capability opens up your AV system to audio and jpeg photo streaming and Internet radio. HDMI 1.3a Repeating (5 input, 1 output) provides one cable connection between the receiver and TV 1080p HDMI connectivity supports Blu-ray disc surround sound formats, including Dolby TrueHD and DD+, dts-HD and dts-HR Dolby Laboratories new Pro Logic IIz Matrix decoding featuring front height effects channels Audyssey MultEQ, Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ

The AVR-3310CI is a technological tour de force, designed for consumers wanting to network their AV system. Ethernet connectivity opens up your AV system to host of exciting capabilities like audio and jpeg photo streaming and Internet radio. Additionally, subscription music services like Rhapsody and Napster are supported. The AVR3310CI packs a punch with 7-channels of onboard amplification producing 840-watts of total power (120 per channel). The amplifiers can be assigned for 7.1 channel surround sound, or a 5.1 channel system in the “main” room and power a pair of speakers in a second “zone”. This only scratches the surface of the AVR3310CI Multi-zone (3) / multi-source (3) capability. Enhanced power amp assign features, second and third zone programming feature allow the AVR3310 to be the hub of a sophisticated whole house system. For video connectivity, the AVR3310CI is equipped with 1080p compatible HDMI 1.3a Repeating technology, delivering both audio and video to your HDTV with single HDMI cable. This HDMI connectivity supports the latest generation surround sound formats available on Blu-ray disc, including Dolby TrueHD and DD+, dts-HD and dts-HR. Also included is Dolby Laboratories new Pro Logic IIz Matrix decoding featuring front height effects channels that expands front soundstage. The AVR3310CI boasts a number of Audyssey technologies. Advanced Audyssey MultEQ analyzes a speaker systems interaction with room acoustics, and then delivers custom tailored correction processing to optimize clarity and tonal balance throughout the listening space. Audyssey Dynamic Volume is an automatic volume-leveling system that tracks audio dynamics to eliminate the irritating volume swings between TV shows and commercials. Audyssey Dynamic EQ is also on board to ensure rich bass and smooth tonal balance at low volume listening levels. From the Manufacturer The Denon AVR3310CI 7.1-Channel Multi-Zone Home Theater Receiver with Networking Capability and 1080p HDMI Connectivity – Featuring Network Audio and Photo Streaming The AVR-3310 is a 7.1-channel A/V surround receiver that not only offers high-bit interlace-to-progressive conversation and scaling up to 1080p along with other acclaimed Denon audio and video technologies, but also lets users enjoy a wide variety of media such as Network Audio and Photo Streaming. The AVR-3310CI also provides a Graphical User Interface (GUI) that lets users check the unit's status in color for easier operation. Includes 5 HDMI inputs and 3 component inputs(View larger)

Most helpful customer reviews 69 of 73 people found the following review helpful. AVR 3310CI Good & Bad of R. Kruppa AVR 3310CI is equipped with good features. Excellent sound quality, inputs for almost everything, and decent meals for the construction and operation of the receiver. The amplifiers provide a very good sound, not as good as my MacIntosch system, but not bad for the money. Construction is good and it runs pretty cool to be in a somewhat enclosed area. Technical support is good that some waiting when you call. Now for the bad. I've now tried three AVR 3310CI receiver, a function that retrieves. I believe that most if not all the questions I have is due to firmware problems as the hardware seems to work well. I would try to update the firmware, but there are also problems with this function, because it takes an eternity (many hours) and most of the time it is closed or suspended in the middle of the download / update process, so you can to try and try again. My first unit was eventually to hang in a state that it could not update the firmware and as a result, the recipient was an unsuccessful attempt during this time other features were not available. According to Denon, there was the phone to this problem and suggested that I not return to the store and send it for repair, but I am responsible for transportation. My second (and third Saturday how I drive) has two out-of-the-box issues. The first is when you turn the radio on the Internet I get a "Please Wait" window. Sometimes the system crashes and I can recover. Recently installed in my unit last weekend, I immediately got the message and waited 15 minutes or more and still no solution. I turned on / off the device and after a while the message went away and I was able to use the Internet. The second problem is selecting the menu button configuration. The menu is fine, but within 5 seconds starts to go weaker and weaker, and to the point that you can not see the menu on the TV screen, this was done with unit number 2 and 3. I'm afraid a firmware update because of many problems I had with the first unit, and I was told others the same problem (also Denon recognizes this and advised me to update it) had to do. I have spent many hours on the phone with Denon techies and they said to send the unit back and they will fix it. But I have to pay for the shipping costs (estimated at $ 50). I refuse to do this in out-of-the-box problems. These are not normal failures and design problems. So right now I think of switching to another model and hope that a more stable construction. Another area in terms of search and general navigation functions on the Internet. Given the price of the AVR 3310CI this feature could be much more sophisticated as the current function is pretty basic, found 20 of 21 people this review helpful. Not bad, but the Get It On Sale By Jimmy B. I had been away from Denon and other brands for a while. In the end I decided on this unit because of its features and price. I recommend the Denon website to compare various models XX10CI. So far I have been happy with my purchase. It has a variety of functions including conversion to all HDMI inputs, HD Radio, Sirius capable, 5 HDMI inputs, 3 audio zones, and new assign digital inputs / analog. The ability to assign different audio and video inputs on the fly has become something very useful, I did not expect. The overall sound quality has been excellent so far. A disadvantage is the menus can be a bit slow to navigate through, and the GUI is not very sharp out. Absolutely not Sony XMB, but it is functional. If I wanted to look cool menus with sound expensive, I would have bought a Sony that features this unit has two HDMI outputs (I really did not foresee.

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