AVR-X8500H

he Denon Flagship AVC-X8500H powers the next generation of home theater with the world’s first 13.2 channel AV Amplifier that supports the latest immersive audio formats, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D. Built-in HEOS technology supports Amazon Alexa* and takes music listening to the next level with wireless whole-home audio.

Overview

All eight HDMI inputs (including one on the front) and three HDMI outputs feature HDCP 2.2 compatibility and the latest HDMI specifications, including 4K Ultra HD 60Hz video, 4:4:4 Pure Colour sub-sampling, High Dynamic Range (HDR) and 21:9 video, 3D, and BT.2020 pass-through support. It is even ready for Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) for 3D audio playback through TV apps. The eARC feature will be enabled via a future firmware update.

Key Features

• Blockbusting 3D-Sound
• Latest HDMI Specs with Earc
• Set-up and connect with EASE
• Powerful DSp Audio Processing
• Amazing HEOS Experience
• Airplay2
  

  Specification

  Network

  DLNA Certified	Yes
  Lossy Formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC	Yes / Yes / Yes
  Lossless Formats: FLAC / ALAC / WAV	Yes / Yes / Yes
  DSD Audio Streaming	Yes (5.6MHz)
  Gapless playback	Yes (FLAC, WAV ,ALAC, DSD)
  Photo Streaming (JPEG)	No
  AirPlay / Airplay2 Audio Streaming	Yes / Yes
  Windows PlayTo / Windows8 Certified	No
  Internet Radio	Yes (TuneIn)
  Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones	Denon 2016 AVR Remote
  Compatible with Remote APP for Tablets	Android / iOS / Amazon Kindle
  Ethernet Ports	Yes
  Wi-Fi	Yes
  Bluetooth	Yes
  Media Server	Yes
  HEOS Wireless Multi-Room Technology	Yes
  Lossless formats: FLAC HD 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 192/24	Yes / Yes / Yes
  FLAC HD 192/24	Yes
  WAV 192/24	Yes
  ALAC 192/24	Yes
  Spotify*	Yes (connect)
  Pandora	Yes
  SiriusXM*	Yes
  Other Streaming Services *	Amazon Music / TIDAL / Deezer / iHeart Radio / Napster / Soundcloud / Mood Mix
  HEOS App Control	Yes

  HDMI

  HDMI Inputs: Back / Front	7 / 1
  HDCP 2.2 support	Yes
  HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone	2 / 2
  Video Conversion Analog -> HDMI	Yes
  Analog to HDMI Scaling	up to 4K 60/50
  HDMI to HDMI Scaling	up to 4K 60/50
  GUI Overlay on HDMI	Yes
  3D Signal Pass-through	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	Yes
  Auto LipSync	Yes
  HDMI: 3D / 4K / CEC / ARC / InstaPrevue	Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
  Enhanced Audio Return Channel	Yes
  HDR / HLG / Dolby Vision	Yes / Yes / Yes

  Multi-room CI

  Multi-Room Zones	3 / 3
  Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax / Network, USB / Analog	Yes (2ch) / Yes (2ch) / Yes / Yes
  Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Preout	Yes / Yes
  Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source	Yes
  IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App Control	Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes
  Remote In / Out	Yes / Yes
  DC Trigger Output	2
  HDMI Diagnostics	Yes

  Inputs Outputs

  Composite In / Out	4 / 1
  Component In / Out	3 / 1
  HDMI In / Out	7+1 / 3
  Multi-room Video Out: Video / HDMI	Yes / Yes
  Phono (MM) In	Yes
  Digital In: Optical / Coaxial	2 / 2
  Multi-room Out: Analog / Digital	2 / No
  Multichannel Preout	Yes / (13.2ch)
  Subwoofer Out	2 (independent)
  7.1 Multichannel Input	Yes
  Speaker Terminal: Gold Plated Screw / Regular Screw	No / Yes
  Number of Speaker Terminals	15
  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 / No / No
  AM/FM Tuner	Yes

  Specifications

  Number of Power Amps	13
  Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.05% 2ch Drive)	150 W
  Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive)	190W
  Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 10% 1ch Drive)	260 W

  General

  Metal Front Panel	Yes
  System Remote Control	RC-1221
  Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display	Yes / No / No
  Power Consumption in W	900W
  Standby Consumption in W	0.1
  CEC Standby Consumption in W	0.5
  Network Control On Consumption in W	3.5
  Weight in LBS	51.6
  Maximum Dimensions (W x D x H) in inches	17.08 x 18.7 x 7.72