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Denon AVR-1909
$649.00
Released July, 2008
The Pros:1080p video upscaling of analog sources to HDMI. Decodes high-definition audio formats. Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ.
The Cons:No upscaling of HDMI sources. Only 2 digital optical and 2 digital coaxial inputs. No phono input.
The Denon AVR-1909 is a 7.1 channel a/v receiver released in July 2008 for $649. It is part of the new 2008/09 lineup of Denon receivers. It is in the upper-middle of the lineup, and is the least expensive receiver in the lineup to feature 1080p upscaling and high-definition audio decoding.
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This price point is highly competitive and very popular among consumers because of the balance of features and pricing with other models such as the Onkyo TX-SR606, Sony STR-DG920, Yamaha RX-V663, and Pioneer VSX-1018AH-K all featuring similar specification at a similar price. Like all models in the AVR-xx9 lineup, it features Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ audio processing, HDMI 1.3a inputs, and a new OSD.
Features
- 7.1 channel a/v receiver
- 90 Watts / channel
- 3 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
- Faroudja DCDi 1080p upscaling of analog sources to HDMI (no HDMI upscaling)
- high-definition audio decoding (Dolby TrueHD, dts HD MA)
- Audyssey Dynamic Volume
- Audysse Dynamic EQ
- 2nd zone of audio and video
- pure direct audio mode
- price: $649
- release date: July 2008
User Reviews (10)
Pros & Cons
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1080p video upscaling of analog sources to HDMI
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Decodes high-definition audio formats
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Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ
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You can rename inputs up to 8 characters
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5-way binding posts for all speaker terminals
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4
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S-video inputs - some receivers skip this feature
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Cheapest Denon receiver to support both 1080p video upscaling and High-def audio decoding over HDMI
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No upscaling of HDMI sources
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Only 2 digital optical and 2 digital coaxial inputs
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Setting up receiver is very tedious and manual is not user friendly
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1
Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ processing not appealing to audiophiles
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