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Key Features
The Denon AVC-X8500H 13.2 Channel AV Surround Amplifier is primed to deliver an optimised and immersive home cinema experience, showcasing the best technology Denon has to offer. The 13.2 channel AVC-X8500H delivers 210w of trusted Denon power per channel with the latest in immersive 3D audio technology including IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS:X Pro and Auro-3D for a transformative sound experience no matter the content up to 7.2.6. Visuals never looked so good thanks to compatibility with 4K Ultra HD, HDR, Dolby Vision, and more, with class-leading upscaling for legacy formats. What's more, Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room correction ensures that sound is optimised for the environment around your X8500H receiver whether it is a bespoke home theatre or living room.
Eight HDMI inputs (including one front) with full HDCP 2.2 support and three HDMI outputs offer comprehensive connection options for your devices such as games consoles and Blu-ray players. Denon's renowned HEOS music streaming technology and Bluetooth offer extensive streaming options, with multiroom, from all your favourite streaming services including Spotify and Amazon Prime. You can rest assured that your audio will always sound its best with support for 24-bit/192-kHz ALAC, FLAC and WAV lossless files as well as DSD 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz tracks
Product Ref: 205726
" A heavyweight construction, immense power supply and Audyssey’s top-tier MultEQ XT32 EQ/calibration suite help engineer its superb, cinematic sound. Standing clear of its rivals, it delivers the ultimate home theatre experience."
"If you're looking for an AV amplifier that can handle 13.1-channel processing it should obviously be at the top of your list because it's the only one. That alone is enough to make the X8500 a reference point but once you also factor in the performance, features and price, it becomes an easy decision to award a rare reference status badge."
Let the colours shine; The AVC-X8500H won’t hold you back. Experience the high contrast and deep, rich palettes of High Dynamic Range content. Supporting 4:4:4 Pure colour subsampling, HDR10, Dolby Vision and HLG in every HDMI connection, you can be sure of precision image processing. The X8500H also supports HDR10, for realism enhancements. It is even ready for Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) for 3D audio playback through TV apps.
When driving a full 13-channel system, don’t let a weak link spoil your surround experience. The Denon AVC-X8500H uses a discrete high-current power amplifier to deliver 210W power output for the most bombastic home cinema moments. As with the visual experience, the X8500H also comes with a range of 3D audio enhancements such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro 3D and more.
The incredible convenience of HEOS has, naturally, been included with the AVC-X8500H. Completely controllable from the HEOS app, this handy little module turns your receiver into a wireless hub, letting you play content from a variety of high-quality streaming services. Incredibly versatile, HEOS also allows you to synchronise the X8500H with wireless Denon speakers around your home. Create a party atmosphere and never let the music stop with HEOS.
Along with HEOS’ wireless functionality, this receiver lets you install up to three multi-room audio zones and has a total of three HDMI outputs, meaning you can use the power of the Denon AVC-X8500H to play a full surround sound movie in one room whilst filling another with music.
Setting up your surround sound system has never been easier. Simply plug in the Audyssey room correction microphone and let the X8500H do the rest. Listening to each speaker in turn, including subwoofers, the Audyssey generates precision filters to optimise frequency and time domain.
The Denon AVC-X8500H doesn’t just bring a host of physical connections, but can also be a wireless audio hub. Bluetooth, WiFi and AirPlay 2 let you play stored or streamed music from an external device. HEOS also supports streaming apps like Spotify, Amazon Music HD, Tidal and more.
For optimum fidelity and the widest dynamic range with the lowest distortion, the Denon AVC-X8500H features advanced reference-class 32-bit AKM AK4490EQ stereo D/A converters for all channels. The total number is eight. Enjoy consistent high-fidelity and precise channel matching across all channels for the ultimate listening experience.
Discover the incredible fidelity of high-resolution audio tracks with the ability to decode up to 24-bit/192-kHz ALAC, FLAC and WAV lossless files as well as DSD 2.8MHz and 5.6MHz tracks (the audiophile format of SACD) via the front panel USB port and network sources. Or, listen to other popular file types such as MP3.
Multichannel Stereo | Yes |
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Max Number Of Processing (Preamp) Channels | 13.2 |
DTS HD Master / DTS:X / DTS Virtual:X | No / No / No |
DTS NEO:X / DTS Neutral:X | No / Yes |
Dolby TrueHD / Dolby Atmos | Yes / Yes |
Auro 3D | Yes |
Dolby ProLogic II / Dolby Surround | No / Yes |
DTS Virtual:X | Yes |
DTS HD Master / DTS:X | Yes / Yes |
Mono Block Power Amp Construction | Yes (L/R Separated) |
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Discrete Power Amplifier | 13 |
D.D.S.C HD Digital | Yes (32 Bit) |
Pure Direct | Yes |
High Grade Audio Components | yes |
Gold Plated RCA Terminals | Yes |
Clock Jitter Reducer | Yes |
Alpha Processing | AL32 Processing Multichannel |
Denon Link HD | Yes |
Audyssey | MultEQ TX32 |
Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume | Yes / Yes |
Audyssey LFC | Yes |
Compressed Audio Restorer | Yes |
Copper Plated Chassis | No |
Audyssey APP Support | yes |
Single Board Power Amplifier | No |
Lossy Formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC | Yes / Yes / Yes |
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Lossless Formats: FLAC / ALAC / WAV | Yes / Yes / Yes |
DSD Audio Streaming | Up To DSD5.6 |
FLAC HD 192/24 | Yes |
WAV 192/24 | Yes |
ALAC 96/24 | No |
Gapless Playback | Yes (FLAC, WAV, ALAC, DSD) |
Airplay Audio Streaming | Yes |
Spotify | No |
Compatible With Remote APP For Smart Phones | Android / iOS |
Compatible With Remote APP For Tablets | Android/iOS/Amazon Kindle |
Ethernet Ports | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes |
HEOS Multiroom And Streaming | Yes |
Network Audio Streaming | No |
Internet Radio | TuneIn |
Spotify Connect / Tidal / Deezer / Others | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
Lossless Formats: FLAC HD 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 192/24 | Yes / Yes / Yes |
ALAC 192/24 | Yes |
HDMI Inputs : Back / Front | 7 / 1 |
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HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone | 2 / 1 |
Video Conversation Analogue -> HDMI | Yes |
Analogue To HDMI Scaling | Up To 4K 60/50 |
HDMI To HDMI Scaling | Up To 4K 60/50 |
GUI Overlay On HDMI | Yes |
4K Signal Pass-Through / Scaling / GUI Overlay | Yes / Yes / Yes |
HDMI Pass-Through In Standby Mode | Yes |
Picture Adjust / Noise Reduction | Yes / Yes |
CEC | Yes |
DSD Audio Capability | Yes |
Audio Return Channel (ARC) | Yes |
Auto LipSync | Yes |
HDCP 2.2 Support | Yes |
HDMI: 3D / 4K / CEC / ARC | Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes |
Enhanced ARC | Yes |
Dolby Vision / HLG | Yes / Yes |
Multi-Room Zones | 3 |
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Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Preout | Yes / Yes |
Zone HDMI Output From HDMI Source | Yes |
IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App Control | Yes / Yes / No / Yes |
Remote In / Out | Yes / Yes |
DC Trigger Output | 2 |
HEOS Multiroom Integrated | Yes |
TV Sound Grouping | Yes |
Auto Speaker Setup By Microphone | Audyssey MultEQ XT32 |
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FL Display | 2 Lines |
Graphic User Interface - GUI | Advanced |
ISF Certification | Yes |
Gui Languages | 9 |
Setup Assistant | Yes |
Quick Select Plus / Quick Select | Yes / No |
Variable Crossover | Yes |
Optimised Bass Reduction | Yes |
Bass Sync | Yes |
ECO Mode | Yes |
Auto Power Off | Yes |
Sleep Timer | Yes |
Firmware Updated By Network / USB | Yes / Yes |
Composite In / Out | 4 / 2 |
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Component In / Out | 3 / 1 |
HDMI In / Out | 7+1 / 3 |
Multi-Room Video Out: Video / HDMI | Yes / Yes |
Analogue In / Out | 6+1 / No |
Phono (MM) | Yes |
Digital In: Optical / Coaxial | 2 / 2 |
Multi-Room Out: Analog / Digital | 2 / No |
Multichannel Preout | Yes (15.2) |
Subwoofer Out | 2 (Independent) |
7.1 Multichannel Input | Yes |
Speaker Terminal: Gold Plated Screw / Regular Screw | Yes / No |
Number Of Speaker Terminals | 15 |
Speaker A/B / Bi-Amp Drive / Multi-Room Speaker | Assignable |
Speaker A/B | Assignable |
Bi-Amp Drive | Assignable |
Multi-Room Speaker Terminal | Assignable |
Front Inputs: Audio / Composite / Digital (Opt) / HDMI / USB | No /No /No / Yes / Yes |
USB Audio / Made For ipod / Made For iphone | Yes / Airplay / Airplay |
FM Tuner With RDS | No |
Number Of Poweramps | 13 |
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Power Output (8 Ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.5 2ch Drive) | 150 W |
Power Output (6 Ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7 2ch Drive) | 190 W |
Power Output (6 Ohm, 1kHz, 1 1ch Drive) | 210 W |
Metal Front Panel | Yes |
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System Remote Control | RC-1221 |
Pre-Programmed / Learnable / LCD Display | Yes / Yes / Yes |
Power Consumption In W | 900 W |
Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO On / Off) In W | 70 W / 125 W |
Standby Consumption In W | 0.1 W |
CEC Standby Consumption In W | 0.5 W |
Dimensions With Antenna: Horizontal (WxDxH) | 434mm x 482mm x 195mm |
Dimensions With Antenna: Vertical (WxDxH) | 434mm x 482mm x 259mm |
Dimensions W/O Antenna (WxDxH) | 434mm x 472mm x 195mm |
Available Colours Black / Silver | Yes / Yes |
Weight | 23.3kg |
Network Control On Consumption In W | 3.7 |