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Denon AVR-990


$1,499.00 Released May, 2009

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Decodes a wide variety of HD audio/video standards, compatible with almost everything. Analog to digital audio processing is almost completely lossless, can convert from all analog sources to HD, even AM radio. Individual channel amplification avoids distortion, creates more realistic surround.

The Cons:Front panel is dim, letters are very thin - need to be right up to it to read it. Setting the base management manually affects all presets, from HD Radio to Phono to Flat settings.

The Denon AVR-990 is an advanced 7.1 channel A/V home theater/multimedia receiver that falls in the middle of those offered by Denon.  This receiver offers dual-zone/dual-source capabilities and features networking capabilities letting you stream audio and video from your home PC, lets you choose from over 7,500 internet radio stations and also connects you to Rhapsody and Napster music services, with subscription.

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Product Shot 2 It uses the latest high resolution audio decoders and features several sound modes including Dolby’s latest Pro Logic IIz decoding, which provides front channel height effects for the first time, dramatically expanding the front soundstage. Other advanced audio features include Audyssey’s advanced MultEQ room acoustic measurement and correction system which analyzes and optimizes its sound output using the supplied microphone, and Audyssey Dynamic Volume which ensures no annoying volume jumps between TV programming and commercials. There is plenty of HD connectivity options with five HDMI inputs and Anchor Bay ABT-2010 advanced video deinterlacing and upconversion. Other features include a remote control and a convenient flip open front panel.

GENERAL FEATURES  

  • Finish: Black
  • Power Output; Watts Per Channel: 120
  • All Channels Rated @ 0.05 THD 
  • Weight; In Pounds: 28.6
  • Width (inches): 17.1
  • Height (inches): 6.7
  • Depth (inches): 16.3

SOUND MODES

  • Processor(s) – Bit Depth and Type: 21367 x 1 32-bit Floating Point
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIx – with Cinema, Music, Game Modes 
  • Dolby Digital Surround EX Decoding 
  • Dolby Digital Pro Logic II: PLIIz
  • dts ES Discrete 6.1 Decoding 
  • dts ES Matrix 6.1 Decoding 
  • dts Neo:6 Stereo-to-Surround Cinema and Music Modes 
  • dts 96/24 5.1 for DVD-Video Processing 
  • Audio Signal Delay (Sync. Audio with Video signal) – By source 
  • Pure Direct/Direct/Stereo Modes on Digital/Analog inputs 
  • Stereo/Direct Modes w/Pure Analog Path
  • Video Game Mode
  • Mono Movie Surround Mode 
  • Rock Arena Surround Mode 
  • Matrix Surround Mode 
  • Jazz Club Surround Mode 
  • Virtual Surround Mode – For 2 Speakers/Headphones 
  • Multi-Channel Stereo Mode: 5/6/7
  • DSP Effect Modes: 7
  • Auto Surround Mode (Analog or Digital Input Type) 
  • Active Center Channel In All Surround Modes 
  • Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit - Digital HD 
  • Dolby TrueHD and Dolby Digital+  
  • dts-HD Master Audio 
  • MP3 Decoding 
  • WMA Decoding 
  • HD Radio 

CONNECTIVITY

  • True 24-bit/96-kHz Digital Input Capability
  • Assignable Digital Inputs: 6
  • Digital Inputs: Coaxial: 3
  • Digital Inputs: Optical: 3 (Incl. Front)
  • Digital Outputs: Optical: 1
  • Digital to Analog REC Out 
  • Analog Audio Inputs, Incl. Tuner: 9 Incl. Sirius Radio
  • Phono Input 
  • Source Function Renaming 
  • Analog Record Outputs: 2
  • Video Conversion –Composite to S-Video to Component
  • Video Conversion – Analog to HDMI
  • Composite Video Inputs: 7 Incl. Front
  • Composite Video Outputs: 3 Incl. Monitor
  • S-Video Inputs: 7 Incl. Front
  • S-Video Outputs: 3 Incl. Monitor
  • Component Video Inputs x Bandwidth - *Assignable: *3 x 100 MHz
  • Component Video Outputs: 1
  • 8-Ch. External Analog Input 
  • Banana Plug Speaker Terminals, All Channels 
  • Cinema EQ 
  • 56 Station Auto-Preset Memory Tuning
  • Sirius Ready 
  • Rhapsody
  • Direct Function (Tone Bypass) 
  • Volume Control Un-muting 
  • Selectable Muting Levels (Full/-40/-20) 
  • Video Select Control 
  • RS-232 Port – Third Party Remote Controllers 
  • RJ-45 Ethernet Port – Same Functionality as AVR-5805/4806: Network A/V Streaming; DLNA Cerfified; Remote Maintenance; 3rd Party Controllers; Internet Radio
  • PC Setup and Control Capability 
  • IR Serial Remote In/Out terminals 
  • +12v Trigger Output - Assignable: 2 x 150 mA
  • Multi-Source/Multi-Zone (*Uses REC OUT): 2S/2Z
  • Pre-amp Outputs for Multi-Zone 
  • High Pass Filter for Multi-Zone Outputs 
  • Multi-Zone Pre-Amp Outputs – Selectable Output Levels 
  • Discrete Multi-Zone Composite Video Output - *S-Video also 
  • Discrete Remote Power On/Off, Source Selection and Volume for Main and Second/Third* Zones 
  • Assignable Amplifier Configuration of Surround Back Channels 
  • Speaker Time-Delay and Level Controls: L/R, Sub, C, Surr. L/R, Surround Back 
  • Pre-Amp Outputs: 8
  • Internet Radio
  • iPod Dock Control Port (Using optional ASD-1R Denon iDock): ASD-1R/11R/3N/3W
  • USB Flash Drive Port
  • Pre Labled Assignable Digital Inputs
  • Digital to Analog Conversion Multi Zone Outputs
  • Input Delete Function 
  • Front Panel AV Inputs Inside Panel Composite & S-Video
  • Video Conversion Analog to HDMI Scaling 480p 720p 1080i 1080p
  • HDMI 1.3a Inputs: 5 with 7.1 Uncompressed 24/96 Audio
  • HDMI 1.3a Outputs: 1
  • HDMI Audio/Video Repeater Function 
  • HDMI Deep Color Support-36Bit 
  • HDMI xvYCC Color Space Support
  • Enhanced Power Amp Assignment
  • Network Enabled

COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY

  • Equal Power Amplifiers: Y/7 ch
  • Low Impedance Drive Capability 
  • High-Current/Discrete Amplifiers 
  • Independent Power Supplies 
  • AL24 Processing - All Channels: AL24+ L/R only
  • Analog-to-Digital Conversion - Bit Depth/Sampling Rate: 24-bit/96-kHz Burr-Brown PCM-1803
  • Variable High/Low Pass Crossover Points (12/24dB) 40/60/80/100/120/150/200/250 
  • Built In Time Based Correction 
  • Automatic Lip Sync

CONVENIENCE FEATURES

  • Front Panel A/B Speaker Selector 
  • Auto Setup Calibration 
  • Auto/Manual Room Equalization 
  • Audyssey MultEQ 
  • Audyssey Dynamic Volume 
  • Auto Setup Microphone Included/Type: Y/Mold DM-A409
  • Front Panel System Setup Control 
  • Personal Memory Plus 
  • System Setup/Surround Parameters Lockout 
  • Relay-Controlled Protection Circuits 
  • Microprocessor User Re-set
  • Detachable Power Cord 
  • Pre-programmed (10 Devices) Glow Key Remote Control with Punch Through Commands: Y/RC-1118
  • Audyssey Mult EQ Room Correction Positions: 6
  • GUI Menu Support

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    decodes a wide variety of HD audio/video standards, compatible with almost everything

  • 1

    analog to digital audio processing is almost completely lossless, can convert from all analog sources to HD, even AM radio

  • 1

    individual channel amplification avoids distortion, creates more realistic surround

  • 1

    the Audyssey Dynamic EQ corrects for room acoustics perfectly, without needing any adjustment even for audiophiles

  • 1

    Compressed Audio Restorer for MP3s fills out the sound to closely approximate the original depth and detail

Cons
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    front panel is dim, letters are very thin - need to be right up to it to read it

  • 0

    setting the base management manually affects all presets, from HD Radio to Phono to Flat settings

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