Receiver Network Capability

The new AVR-990 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 AVR990 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 AVR990 Multi-zone (2) / multi-source (2) capability. Enhanced power amp assign features, second and third zone programming feature allow the AVR990 to be the hub of a sophisticated whole house system. For video connectivity, the AVR990 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 AVR990 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.

Amazon Sales Rank: #57463 in Consumer Electronics Brand: Denon Model: AVR990 Dimensions: 6.70" h x 17.10" w x 16.30" l, 28.60 pounds All five channels of equal 120-watt power @ 0.05 % THD, 20 - 20kHz HDMI 1.3a Repeating (5 inputs, 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

From the Manufacturer The Denon AVR990 7.1-Channel Multi-Zone Home Theater Receiver with Networking Capability and 1080p HDMI Connectivity – Features Single Cable HDMI Connectivity With an elegantly styled cosmetic design and sophisticated features, the AVR-990 7.1-channel A/V surround receiver features a single cable HDMI connection to your TV, network audio and photo streaming and an advanced GUI interface for easy setup and control. The AVR-990 feature's Denon's newly designed Graphical User Interface with overlay via the HDMI connection, along with the latest Dolby Pro Logic IIz decoding that provides front channel height effects, analog-to-HDMI video conversion and upscaling that converts SD sources to HD and 24-bit 192-kHz high resolution audio DACs. Analog and digital video sources are upconvertedvia Anchor Bay VRS processing to HD quality(View larger)

The best feedback from customers 3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. I love it! By YoungJack I have owned Denon in the past, and have always found it to be quality Audio gear Now that I need a Home AVR it was to no surprise after taking a 5 or 6 weeks to decide I went with Denon AVR990 / 3310IC I wanted to go with Pioneer SC-25 at it was the Model that I was impressed with, and my needs to have Phono Input - with an input stage (the amplification part for Phono) would sound great! - but I settled for the Denon as I got a better price - not sure what the sound difference is, as I did not have a side by side comparison, but I absolutely love the Denon AVR 990 Phono Input stage, with my JVC QL-Y55F - with GRADO G-2 Cartridge - sounds MUCH better than my CD's that I have the same Copy on both, It is a fun test for when people that come over to see how suspired the Vinyl records sound fuller and richer than CD's - also my speakers are also my speakers are Magnepans (full-range ribbon) - that helps Anyway - the sound is Amazing, and I am very happy with my purchase, as my Previous model for the last 6 years was Harman Kardon - so I wanted to make sure the new model sounded as good or better than my last - as you may have noticed, I felt not go back to Harman Kardon - not because I did not like sound or quality! - The fact is the late models have had Known Issues, I felt better stepping away from that brand for now at least & Denon & Pioneer certainly fit in that category in my opinion Key Points for me are as follows: True HD & DTS-HD Master Audio Decoder AL24 Processing 7 Channel Discrete Mono Amp Construction Audyssey Dynamic EQ room acoustic correction system Onboard HD Radio (even AM) Network Capability Compressed Audio Restorer (for when I do stream in lower quality stuff like MP3's) Now on a negative note: I cannot understand why after using the Very Nice Included Audyssey Dynamic EQ room acoustic correction system I cannot set the Base management for each IE: HD Radio set to -2 or the DVD set to +4 & Phono to Flat? So yes every time you change the setting in the base management, it goes for all Please keep in mind I am more about the Music, & given that is the only negative I could think of after owning it now for 4 months, I feel this is a great choice for me 2 of 2 people found this amazing Chris Boyd The best stereo I have ever owned. The quality is simply amazing. The only drawback is the handset-based navigation on the iPod dock sucks. But apart from that, a receiver is really incredible. 2 of 3 people found this review helpful. Patricia D. Hudson GREAT I love my Denon. I had no problem with my system, my entourage is different from listening to music. I am a lover all the way Denon. My systen is Denon stereo surround and Cerwin Vega. With this duo can not go wrong. So I recommend this receiver. The price here is great compared to the Denon website. Read 8 reviews ....