Product highlights:
Power and processing:
11-channel amplifier
5 channels rated at 140 watts (Class AB)
6 channels rated at 60 watts (Class D)
Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding
Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for more enveloping home theater sound
IMAX® Enhanced reproduces the full dynamic range of specially encoded IMAX soundtracks from compatible sources
ARC Genesis speaker calibration system helps fine-tune your system to best match your room's acoustics
requires installation of free ARC Genesis software on a Mac or PC prior to calibration
audiophile-grade 32-bit/768kHz DAC (digital to analog converter)
toroidal power supply ensures low-noise, high-performance picture and sound
large front-panel display gives you easy-to-read status updates at a glance
Digital and streaming music options:
built-in Bluetooth for wireless music listening with smartphones, tablets, and compatible computers
built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
free future firmware update will include support for Spotify® and Roon
Apple AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music® (via free future firmware update)
Google Chromecast for wireless music streaming from compatible devices
Multi-room audio/video:
dual-room/dual-source output
amp assign function lets you use the surround back speaker outputs in different configurations like bi-amping the front speakers, or for use in Zone 2
using powered 2nd-room output allows 9.2-channel sound in main room
Zone 2 stereo preamp outputs for use with an optional external amplifier
Zone 2 HDMI output
HDMI features:
HDMI 2.0b audio/video switching: 7 in, 3 out
all HDMI connections support 8K/60Hz video
HDCP 2.3 technology ensures compatibility with Ultra HD sources and TVs
HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible TVs and HDR-encoded content
supports HDR10, Dolby Vision™, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
supports ARC (Audio Return Channel) and eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV
HDMI board is upgradeable to accommodate possible future hardware updates
Other connections:
digital audio inputs: 3 Toslink optical, 2 coaxial
5 analog stereo RCA audio inputs
15.2-channel RCA preamp outputs
includes 2 discrete subwoofer outputs that can be calibrated independently
outputs for 11 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R, Height1 L/R, Height2 L/R)
full-sized front-panel headphone jack
Warranty and other info:
intuitive browser-based control interface
easily turn zones on and off, adjust settings, switch up speaker configurations, and more
supports smartphones, tablets, and computer browsers
support for IP-based third-party remote control systems
