Denon's latest 8K AVRs offer high-end home cinema without breaking the bank

The Denon S-Series AV receivers support 8K video and more

Denon AVR-S770H AV receiver front-on shot
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Denon has announced a couple of affordable 8K-enabled AV receivers and an AV amp that could be great matches to any of the best TVs.

The Denon AVR-S770H, AVR-S670H, and AVC-S670H each offer 8K 60 frames-per-second video processing, while 4K 120fps video passthrough is also supported – which is ideal for those with a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X console.

The higher-end Denon AVR-S770H is a 7.2-channel receiver, with support for the height channels needed for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks.

It also supports HEOS, Denon's multi-room connectivity platform that enables different Denon devices to be used together to expand a music playback experience. It also allows a user to stream music from different streaming services, such as Spotify, Amazon Music, Tidal and TuneIn radio.

Bluetooth and Apple AirPlay are supported too, to send audio straight to the receiver from an iPhone, iPad or Android device.

Setup is a doddle with Audyssey MultiEQ room correction technology on board.

Denon AVR-S670H AV receiver on a bookcase

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The Denon AVR-S670H is a step-down model. It comes with a 5.2-channel configuration so doesn't support Dolby Atmos nor DTS:X. However, it does have the same connectivity features and setup options.

It's a great way to drive a home cinema if you're just starting out with separates – especially as it supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio.

Denon AVR-S670 AV receiver lifestyle shot

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Finally, the Denon AVC-S670H has almost the same feature set as the AVR-S670H, but it's an amplifier rather than a receiver. That means it is capable of just about everything apart from the fact that it doesn't include an analogue FM tuner.

It is a 5.2-channel amp that simplifies things even more, but also supports the Denon HEOS multi-room platform.

Each of the receivers and amplifier will be available from September, with the Denon AVR-S770H to be priced at £699 / €779 in the UK and Europe respectively.

The Denon AVR-S670H will cost £599 / €679, while the amplifier-only option – the Denon AVC-S670H – will set you back £549 / €629.

US pricing and availability is yet to be announced.

Denon also has some even higher-end step-up receivers in its S-Series if you are looking for more power and features. That includes the Denon AVR-S970H.

Alternatively, you might even find a bargain on a 2022 model now that it is soon to be replaced.

Rik Henderson
Rik Henderson
News Editor

Rik is T3’s news editor, which means he looks after the news team and the up-to-the-minute coverage of all the hottest gadgets and products you’ll definitely want to read about. And, with more than 35 years of experience in tech and entertainment journalism, including editing and writing for numerous websites, magazines, and newspapers, he’s always got an eye on the next big thing.

Rik also has extensive knowledge of AV, TV streaming and smart home kit, plus just about everything to do with games since the late 80s. Prior to T3, he spent 13 years at Pocket-lint heading up its news team, and was a TV producer and presenter on such shows as Channel 4's GamesMaster, plus Sky's Games World, Game Over, and Virtual World of Sport.

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