Denon AVR-788

Features

• 7.1 surround a/v receiver
• supports 1080p video pass through
• HDMI 1.3a inputs/outputs /w Deep Color
• 10-bit video encoder/decoder
• HDMI audio support /w Dolby Digital, DTS and multi-channel PCM (no high-def audio decoding)
• power: 85W x 7 power, with 2 audio zones
• video inputs: 2 x HDMI, 3 x component, 3 x S-Video, 4 x RCA
• audio inputs: 8 x analog, 2 x S/PDIF, 2 x digital co-axial
• network audio/photo playback with optional ASD-3N/3W
• iPod audio/video playback with optional ASD-1R/3N/3W
• MultEQ auto setup /w microphone
• dimensions: 17" x 7" x 15"
• weight: 11.2 kg (24.7 lbs)
• price: $549
• release date: 2007-10-18

Up-conversion

The AVR-788 supports video up-conversion of S-Video and RCA video to the component video outputs, but does not up-convert to HDMI. All HDMI input signals pass through to the HDMI output. The OSD will output when using the HDMI output.

Availability

The Denon AVR-788 is now available and release in October 2007. It competes squarely with the popular Onkyo TX-SR605 receiver. It has a suggested retail price of $549 and is available large retail stores and online.