Does Denon have a processor with XLR out? I prefer balanced connections because part of my surround setup consists of active speakers. Don't want a 15m single ended connection...
Too bad, also because it has so many useless connections on it.They do not. You have to jump into Marantz wagon to get XLR outs with either the AV7706 or their flagship, AV8805A.
I think I just answered my own question. Apparently the X3700H had issues with HDMI 2.1, and Denon's "solution" was to ship people an external box that performs the necessary function. Not cool.I am thinking that I don't need real balanced outputs because my subs will be on cable runs of 20 feet or less.
Question: is there a reason to not get the x3700H other than it being last year's model? It has premap outs and can support 11.2. The 105 watts per channel is lenty for me, as I will be using the internal amps only for the four Atmos celign speakers.
I am thinking that I don't need real balanced outputs because my subs will be on cable runs of 20 feet or less.
Question: is there a reason to not get the x3700H other than it being last year's model? It has premap outs and can support 11.2. The 105 watts per channel is lenty for me, as I will be using the internal amps only for the four Atmos celign speakers.
I think I just answered my own question. Apparently the X3700H had issues with HDMI 2.1, and Denon's "solution" was to ship people an external box that performs the necessary function. Not cool.
To elaborate on this, Denon receivers support 2 speaker configuration presets. The presets save and contain all speaker settings and individual Audyssey profiles. You can switch between them with the push of a button. In my media room, I have:
Preset 1: Movies: Front LR amps off, all other amps on, 7 speakers with 2 subs configured with Audyssey
Preset 2: Music: All amps off (preamp mode), 2 speakers with 2 subs configured with Audyssey
The front LR are always powered by a Nova 300.
I use the AVR's amps for center and surround duties in preset 1 for movies and TV.
The AVR is at its cleanest in preset 2, when I need it to be. Since you have 5 channels of external amplification, you can do the same thing for your 5.1 setup.
We talk about SOTA engineering on this forum, but some level below that is acceptable to human hearing in a typical domestic environment. I can't put a number on that, but I find Denon AVRs to be at least as good as my hearing. I have a Schiit Modius with 113dB SINAD sitting next to the AVR, which allows me to bypass the AVR and use a laptop to feed Dirac processed music directly into the Nova 300. The only difference I can hear (with subs turned off) is the difference between Audyssey and Dirac. One does not sound better than the other to me from a hardware perspective.
I think I just answered my own question. Apparently the X3700H had issues with HDMI 2.1, and Denon's "solution" was to ship people an external box that performs the necessary function. Not cool.
No, only Marantz, but they aren't truly balanced internally, so it's just the XLR connector that's different.Does Denon have a processor with XLR out? I prefer balanced connections because part of my surround setup consists of active speakers. Don't want a 15m single ended connection...
I am thinking that I don't need real balanced outputs because my subs will be on cable runs of 20 feet or less.
Question: is there a reason to not get the x3700H other than it being last year's model? It has premap outs and can support 11.2. The 105 watts per channel is lenty for me, as I will be using the internal amps only for the four Atmos celign speakers.
I think what people love about Dirac is it's sub correction, I feel Audyssey does a pretty good job, but I limit it to 300hz as per the suggestion of Mathew Poes at Audioholics.
Ok, so I'm not saying this is the best choice or the way to go, just have you seen this? It costs about $3500 in Canada.I realize this is subjective (to a certain extent,) but is there any AV pre/pro unit under $4K list price that has been favorably reviewed here? (note: I am looking for a used unit in the $1500 to $1800 range.) I've looked at the reviews for Marantz AV8802 and Anthem AVM60, as well as a few models of Denon. Based on Amir's measurements and assessments, they all seem to have major shortcomings. I am on a defined budget. Already have a 7x125 channel power amp, and will pick up a 4 channel amp for the Atmos ceiling speakers. Plan B is to get an 11.2 capable AVR, to use as a processor and use its internal amps to power the extra four speakers. Note: not doing the buildout until November - unsure where the subs will go - might want balanced connections in case one has towards rear of the room.
I KNOW I will have to make compromises... just want to get the most for my money.
I think what people love about Dirac is it's sub correction, I feel Audyssey does a pretty good job, but I limit it to 300hz as per the suggestion of Mathew Poes at Audioholics.
Hi Steve, I know I'm late but just hope you can share your experience with me. I'm having a similar settings as you do.Preset 1: Movies: Front LR amps off, all other amps on, 7 speakers with 2 subs configured with Audyssey
Preset 2: Music: All amps off (preamp mode), 2 speakers with 2 subs configured with Audyssey
The front LR are always powered by a Nova 300.
I use the AVR's amps for center and surround duties in preset 1 for movies and TV.
Hi Steve, I know I'm late but just hope you can share your experience with me. I'm having a similar settings as you do.
I noticed a soft/quiet pop when turning on/off my X4700H in preset 2. In preset 1, it's totally silent with no turning on/off pop. I'm reasonable sure the pop is coming from the 4 in-ceiling speakers which are connected to the internal amps. This is puzzling me since I believe if there is a turning on/off pop that should happen in my preset 1 but I have no pop in my preset 1. It only happens in my preset 2.
- Preset 1: All 5 floor speakers are powered with ext amps through pre-out and the 4 in-ceiling atmos speakers are power by my X4700H; Amp assignment is 11.1 with front LR set to Pre-out
- Preset 2: Only using the 5 floor speakers for music (of course, the 4 in-ceiling are still connected to the X4700H internal amps); Amp assignment is pre-amp with height speakers setting to none
Do you have any turning on/off pop/thump in either of your presets?
Thanks for the reply Steve. That give me a hope to continue to try some settings to eliminate my pops.I do not have any pops or thumps at any time.
I wish that I have 4 more amps to drive my in-ceiling speakers then I'm confident I would not get any pop.I driving my 9 speakers with Emotiva BasX A series amps.