Bored of your 7.1 channel A/V receiver? You’ll want to check out Denon’s latest 9.3 channel multi-zone A/V receiver – the AVR-4810CI. Here are the major specs to the AVR-4810CI:

• 140 watts per channel x 9 channels
• Support for Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution, DTS ES 6.1 Discrete, DTS ES 6.1 Matrix, DTS Neo:6 decoding
• Multi-mono Block amp configuration with Free Assign amp configuration flexibility
• Anchor Bay ABT-2010 advanced analog and digital video 1080p/24fps/60fps upconversion and deinterlacing with multi-cadence detection
• Audyssey Dynamic Sound Expansion with front height and/or expanded width channels, with maximum 11.3 channel capability
• Audyssey MultEQ XT, Dynamic Volume, Dynamic EQ; Audyssey Pro Installer ready
• HD Radio AM/FM tuner; XM and Sirius satellite radio ready
• Six HDMI inputs, dual HDMI video outputs
• Second zone video output is available via component with onscreen display for meta-data from iPod/XM/HD Radio/Streaming Audio
• Two discrete AM/FM tuners
• Rhapsody and Napster streaming audio support
• Built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet

The AVR-4810CI will be available for $2999.00

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Denon Electronics also announced today the availability of two new Network-Enabled iPod docks – the ASD-51W and the ASD-51N.

The ASD-51W looks as follows:

The ASD-51N looks as follows:

Both docks support:

• Apple iPod command and control with support for iPhone, iPod or nano (audio and video)
• Stereo audio outputs, S-video output to display iPod pictures and videos on TV
• Offer IP Control (AMX/Crestron), Web Remote Control, and iPod audio streaming to new Denon networked products
• “Party Mode” feature for use with new 10 series Networked Denon A/V receivers which allows users to enjoy music throughout the home played simultaneously in up to five Denon devices on the network
• Stream audio files, pictures, Internet radio stations and more through connected devices
• Supports WMA, MP3, WAV, FLAC, and non-DRM AAC audio files, JPEG files
• Lets users stream music from Internet Radio sources (supports connections to Rhapsody and Napster music services)
• Windows 7 connectivity
• Dolby Coaxial Output and Last Function Memory
• IR pass-through
• Connects to almost any Denon receiver using dock control port
• Screen saver and newly designed GUI for displaying meta-information, full color album artwork, and user photos
• Includes remote control

The ASD-51W adds 802.11b/g connectivity and WPS compatibility.

The Denon ASD-51W is priced at $299.00 while the ASD-51N is priced at $249.00

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Pictured above is Denon’s latest Blu-ray player – the DBP-4010UDCI Universal Blu-ray Disc Player – which features many of the latest technologies and enhancements found in their DVD-A1UDCI player yet at a lower price point (though at $1999, the DBP-4010UDCI is still not for the faint of heart).

The DBP-4010UDCI features:

• Profile 2.0 support
• BD Live and “Bonus View” support
• Plays back DVD-Audio and SACD discs with native digital audio output via DENON LINK or PCM conversion with full bass management
• Ethernet port for Internet connectivity, firmware updates, BD Live interactivity, IP control for third party controllers, CI remote access, and web browser support
• Support for AVCHD and DivXHD playback
• Built-in SD card reader
• Anchor Bay Technologies (ABT) VRS processing for “highest resolution video available via HDMI connection” – supports upconversion and IP scaling to 1080p and HD audio decoding
• New HDMI Clock Control feature – when using HDMI for A/V output, the DENON LINK allows for connected AVR or AV processor to take over the Master Clock Control signals – avoiding digital jitter via HDMI
• Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuit-HD technology (DDSC-HD) with decoding of all the latest HD formats from Dolby and dts.
• Bit-Stream Bypass to HDMI for Dolby Digita+
• Support for TrueHD 7.1 and dts-HR, dts-HD Master Audio 7.1 digital transmission to an AVR/AVP for decoding
• 12 bit 297MHz Analog Devices Video DACs
• Burr-Brown 24/192 PCM1796 DACs
• Multi-channel analog outputs with separate dedicated stereo analog outputs
• All aluminum construction

The Denon DBP-4010UDCI will be available in October and will have a suggested price of $1999.

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Denon announced two new S-Series Networked Audio Systems called the S-52 and the S-32. Both systems feature Wi-Fi connectivity and allows consumers a convenient and easy way to enjoy music from other networked devices and directly from the Rhapsody digital music service. With the S-32 and S-52, consumers can listen to unlimited music from Rhapsody, exclusive content from MTV, VH1, and CMT, and professionally programmed Rhapsody Channels thanks to support for both Wi-Fi and Ethernet networking.

Common features to both the S-32 and the S-52 include the following:

• Built-in iPod dock for easy drop-in functionality
• Powerful bass response thanks to Audyssey Bass-XT and Dynamic EQ software
• Ability to stream music wirelessly from Internet Radio sources and other network attached storage devices as well as PC or Macs on the network
• Supports MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, and FLAC formats
• Multi-function scroll wheel on the top of the unit for easy control of long lists of artists, albums, or playlists stored on the iPod or sourced from Internet Radio stations.

In addition, the S-52 features:

• Built-in HD Radio tuner with multicasting functionality
• Slot loading CD player with support for MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, and FLAC
• XM Satellite Radio ready via mini-tuner and optional subscription
• USB port allowing users to connect USB mass storage devices including flash drives, MP3 players, or USB hard drives

The S-32 and S-52 come with a 30 day, no credit card required, free trial subscription to Rhapsody. Following this, if you want Rhapsody, you’ll need to subscribe at a rate of $12.99 per month.

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While we’re on the topic of A/V receivers, I thought it would be good to mention CNET’s overview of the new 2007 receiver lineup from Denon. There’s a number of new models so let’s quickly get them out of the way. The new lower end receivers are the AVR-1508, AVR-1708 and the AVR-1908.

The AVR-1508 features:

• Two HDMI 1.3a ports (video only)
• Price: $350 and due in September

The AVR-1708 features:

• Two HDMI 1.3a ports (video only)
• Feature Audyssey auto setup
• Upconversion to the component video output
• Price: $500 and due in September

The AVR-1908 features:

• True HDMI switching with video and audio support
• Feature Audyssey auto setup
• Upconversion to the component video output
• Price: $600 and due in September

Denon AVR-2308CI

• Supports HDMI upconversion (to 1080p via Faroudja scaling)
• Dual zone, dual source support – send separate audio sources to separate sources
• Basic second zone remote
• Price: $840 and due in August

Denon AVR-2808CI

• Similar to the AVR-2080CI but adds three zone, three source support
• Decodes Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
• Preamp outputs
• Two component video outputs
• Add one additional video input, optical digital audio input, and optical digital audio output
• Price: $1250 and due in late July/early August

Denon AVR-3808CI

• Features Denon’s new graphical user interface
• Integrated digital media playback into the GUI showing album art and track information
• Ethernet port – allows users to log into the receiver and make adjustments remotely
• USB port
• Works with iTunes (requires TwonkyMedia which costs $40 dollars to download)
• 4 HDMI inputs
• Price: $1600 and due in July

Denon AVR-4308CI

• 140 watts x 7 channels
• HD Radio and XM ready tuning
• Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio
• DDSC-HD digital Dynamic Discrete Surround Circuitry
• HDMI 1.3a ports with Deep Color and xvYCC support
• Pure Direct mode and Advanced AL24 processing multi channel
• Denon LINK III enabling high speed, high-grade digital signal transmission
• Adds 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi support
• Adds second zone component video output
• Four HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs
• Dedicated iPod port for optional ASD-1R D-dock
• Comes with dual remotes
• Price: $2500 and is now available

Denon AVR-5308CI

• Flagship model for Denon
• HQV Realta processor
• HDMI to HDMI scaling
• Six HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs
• Price: $5200 and due in December

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AVING USA is reporting that Denon has announced a new compact home theater system in Japan called the DHT-M380. The system includes a multi-channel amplifier and a 5.1 channel speaker system with 20 watts of output power. The DHT-M380 is due out in August for a price of 40,000 Yen.

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Denon is the latest company to enter the surround bar speaker market with the introduction of the new DHT-FS3 X-SPACE Surround Bar. Features of the DHT-FS3 X-SPACE include the following:

• Delivers 150 watts of sound
• Connects directly to video sources such as DVD players and set-top boxes
• Six precision speaker drives and seven precision digital amplifiers
• Advanced DSP chip
• Comes with matching slim subwoofer
• Comes with Dolby Pro Logic II decoder – although not clear what other audio formats it supports at this time

TechDigest claims that Denon will provide an additional unit in September which will allow the DHT-FS3 X-SPACE to run over a Wi-Fi network supporting audio and Internet radio streaming capabilities.

The player is available now for £700.

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