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A direct receiver is a device that receives radio signals and converts them to a form that a computer or other device can use. The signal may be an analog audio signal, a digital video signal, or a digital data stream. Browse the top-ranked list of direct receivers below along with associated reviews and opinions.

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  1. Denon - AVR-S960H (90W X 7) 7.2-Ch. with HEOS and Dolby Atmos 8K Ultra HD HDR Compatible AV Home Theater Receiver with Alexa - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "I am not informed about receivers, but we are enjoying the product....I highly recommend Denon receivers....Awesome receiver...Receiver review"

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    Upgrade your home theater with the 7.2 channel 8K Denon AVR-S960H. The 7.2ch 8K AV receiver with 90W per channel supports full 3D audio formats like Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X, and DTS Virtual:X. The AVR-S960H features the latest in HDMI specifications such as eARC, various HDR formats including Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG, as well as 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz* pass-through and upscaling, Dynamic HDR, VRR, ALLM and more. Enjoy 8K upscaling and HDCP 2.3 support on all HDMI inputs and outputs (6 in/2 out). Stream popular music services like Amazon Music HD, Spotify, Pandora, TIDAL and more wirelessly with HEOS Built-in, AirPlay 2 or Bluetooth. The AVRS960H works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri and Josh.ai for effortless voice control. The award-winning Denon Setup Assistant provides a quick and seamless setup experience, while Audyssey MultEQ room calibration walks you through setup and optimization. Built on more than 110-years of Denon audio excellence, the AVR-S960H delivers a premium audio and visual home theater experience *Does not support pass-through from all 4K/120Hz media sources
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    "I am not informed about receivers, but we are enjoying the product....I highly recommend Denon receivers....Awesome receiver...Receiver review"

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    Upgrade your home theater with the 7.2 channel 8K Denon AVR-S960H. The 7.2ch 8K AV receiver with 90W per channel supports full 3D audio formats like Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology, DTS:X, and DTS Virtual:X. The AVR-S960H features the latest in HDMI specifications such as eARC, various HDR formats including Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG, as well as 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz* pass-through and upscaling, Dynamic HDR, VRR, ALLM and more. Enjoy 8K upscaling and HDCP 2.3 support on all HDMI inputs and outputs (6 in/2 out). Stream popular music services like Amazon Music HD, Spotify, Pandora, TIDAL and more wirelessly with HEOS Built-in, AirPlay 2 or Bluetooth. The AVRS960H works with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Siri and Josh.ai for effortless voice control. The award-winning Denon Setup Assistant provides a quick and seamless setup experience, while Audyssey MultEQ room calibration walks you through setup and optimization. Built on more than 110-years of Denon audio excellence, the AVR-S960H delivers a premium audio and visual home theater experience *Does not support pass-through from all 4K/120Hz media sources
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    Your price for this item is $849.99
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  2. Marantz - Cinema 50 8K Ultra HD 9.4 Channel (110W X 9) AV Receiver - Built for Movies, Gaming, & Music Streaming - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "You need this receiver!...Amazing receiver with all the new features you would expect. ...A Nice Home Theater Receiver...I have older Polk speakers (LSi15; 88db, 4ohm) which require some power and volume to light up and sounded nice on the pure direct mode but the receiver would shut down after a bit when turning the volume up for longer than 30 minutes. "

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    Engineered with ultimate quality in video and sound reproduction in mind, the Marantz Cinema 50 AVR is the perfect home surround sound receiver for you. The Cinema 50 features 9.4 channels with 110W of amplification, powered by the legendary HDAM circuitry that supplies unwavering power to your surround sound speakers. The Marantz AVR features 9 HDMI ports (6 In / 3 Out), out of which 3 HDMI ports support 8K pass-through. The Cinema 50 also renders the video in beautiful detail thanks to HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG, and an excellent gaming experience with VRR, ALLM, and QFT. For mind-blowing audio, the Cinema 50 supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Auro 3D for a stunning 3D audio experience, while Dolby Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X allow you to have height channels without height speakers. The Cinema Series represents the rich legacy and engineering excellence of the Marantz brand, combining cutting-edge technologies in a classic finely crafted chassis, it is the heart of powerful home theater systems.
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    "You need this receiver!...Amazing receiver with all the new features you would expect. ...A Nice Home Theater Receiver...I have older Polk speakers (LSi15; 88db, 4ohm) which require some power and volume to light up and sounded nice on the pure direct mode but the receiver would shut down after a bit when turning the volume up for longer than 30 minutes. "

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    Engineered with ultimate quality in video and sound reproduction in mind, the Marantz Cinema 50 AVR is the perfect home surround sound receiver for you. The Cinema 50 features 9.4 channels with 110W of amplification, powered by the legendary HDAM circuitry that supplies unwavering power to your surround sound speakers. The Marantz AVR features 9 HDMI ports (6 In / 3 Out), out of which 3 HDMI ports support 8K pass-through. The Cinema 50 also renders the video in beautiful detail thanks to HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG, and an excellent gaming experience with VRR, ALLM, and QFT. For mind-blowing audio, the Cinema 50 supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Auro 3D for a stunning 3D audio experience, while Dolby Height Virtualization and DTS Virtual:X allow you to have height channels without height speakers. The Cinema Series represents the rich legacy and engineering excellence of the Marantz brand, combining cutting-edge technologies in a classic finely crafted chassis, it is the heart of powerful home theater systems.
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    Your price for this item is $2,500.00
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  3. Denon - AVR-S570BT (70W X 5) 5.2-Ch. Bluetooth Capable 8K Ultra HD HDR Compatible AV Home Theater Receiver - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Great receiver...Denon makes high quality, easy to use receivers. Menu system is straightforward and sound quality is great....This is a very basic A/V receiver, Easy setup, Paperwork is just a Quick Setup guide. "

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    The Denon AVR-S570BT AVR (70W x 5) provides a truly immersive 3D audio experience. With 8K HDMI inputs/outputs, you can enjoy your movies and TV in high quality. Supports advanced video formats like HDR, HLG, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dynamic HDR and audio formats like DTS HD Master, and Dolby TrueHD that ensure pristine picture quality and immersive audio for an exceptional cinematic experience. The AVR also supports VRR, QFT, and ALLM for lag-free enhanced gaming. Featuring wireless streaming through built-in Bluetooth, this AVR allows you to seamlessly play music from your favorite streaming apps like Spotify, TIDAL, TuneIn, Deezer, Pandora, and more. With the HD GUI for setup assistant and setup menu, the AVR walks you through simple, intuitive instructions to connect your TV, and specific EQ settings help optimize your surround sound so that you can make the most of your movies, music, TV, or gaming.
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    "Great receiver...Denon makes high quality, easy to use receivers. Menu system is straightforward and sound quality is great....This is a very basic A/V receiver, Easy setup, Paperwork is just a Quick Setup guide. "

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    The Denon AVR-S570BT AVR (70W x 5) provides a truly immersive 3D audio experience. With 8K HDMI inputs/outputs, you can enjoy your movies and TV in high quality. Supports advanced video formats like HDR, HLG, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dynamic HDR and audio formats like DTS HD Master, and Dolby TrueHD that ensure pristine picture quality and immersive audio for an exceptional cinematic experience. The AVR also supports VRR, QFT, and ALLM for lag-free enhanced gaming. Featuring wireless streaming through built-in Bluetooth, this AVR allows you to seamlessly play music from your favorite streaming apps like Spotify, TIDAL, TuneIn, Deezer, Pandora, and more. With the HD GUI for setup assistant and setup menu, the AVR walks you through simple, intuitive instructions to connect your TV, and specific EQ settings help optimize your surround sound so that you can make the most of your movies, music, TV, or gaming.
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    Your price for this item is $399.99
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  4. Yamaha - AVENTAGE RX-A8A 150W 11.2-Channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI and MusicCast - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "The A8A is one of the best receivers that I’ve ever owned!!! I also own a Denon 4500H, and the A8A surpassed that receiver in every direction from sound to settings. ...Upon opening the box and inspecting the receiver I found a dent on the side of the receiver. "

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    Home Cinema, Perfected. AVENTAGE is our most premium series. And the A8A is the most premium AVENTAGE. Which makes the A8A the best of the best. Experience room-filling sound and crystal-clear picture with this innovative AV receiver.
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    "The A8A is one of the best receivers that I’ve ever owned!!! I also own a Denon 4500H, and the A8A surpassed that receiver in every direction from sound to settings. ...Upon opening the box and inspecting the receiver I found a dent on the side of the receiver. "

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    Home Cinema, Perfected. AVENTAGE is our most premium series. And the A8A is the most premium AVENTAGE. Which makes the A8A the best of the best. Experience room-filling sound and crystal-clear picture with this innovative AV receiver.
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    Your price for this item is $3,549.95
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  5. Pioneer Elite - VSX-LX105 7.2 Channel Network AV Receiver - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Love this receiver. Have been buying Pioneer receivers for years....Great receiver...Excellent receiver, I’ve had pioneer receivers for the last 13 years, this is replacing a 7 year old one that still works perfectly but lacks 4k 120hz, it pairs flawlessly wit my ps5 and my series x, sound is better even though both receivers are 100w, set up is straight forward, just follow the on screen guide after first power up."

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    Indulge yourself in 5.2.2ch surround sound created by Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, and even without height or surround speakers, you can still experience similar effects by Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer and DTS Virtual:X. Enjoy superior images with Ultra HD, HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision pass through. Plus, the VSX-LX105 supports HDMI 2.1 1 for 8K, VRR, ALLM, and QFT pass-through for next generation video and gaming. You can also stream songs from various sources via Music Server, Bluetooth, DTS Play-Fi, Sonos system, and Apple AirPlay 2. It is Roon Tested, making music streaming easy from AV equipment. Other highlights include Powered Zone 2 feature with a dedicated DAC, Personal Preset buttons, 2 HDMI outputs, and it works with Alexa/Hey Google for voice control
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    "Love this receiver. Have been buying Pioneer receivers for years....Great receiver...Excellent receiver, I’ve had pioneer receivers for the last 13 years, this is replacing a 7 year old one that still works perfectly but lacks 4k 120hz, it pairs flawlessly wit my ps5 and my series x, sound is better even though both receivers are 100w, set up is straight forward, just follow the on screen guide after first power up."

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    Indulge yourself in 5.2.2ch surround sound created by Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, and even without height or surround speakers, you can still experience similar effects by Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer and DTS Virtual:X. Enjoy superior images with Ultra HD, HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision pass through. Plus, the VSX-LX105 supports HDMI 2.1 1 for 8K, VRR, ALLM, and QFT pass-through for next generation video and gaming. You can also stream songs from various sources via Music Server, Bluetooth, DTS Play-Fi, Sonos system, and Apple AirPlay 2. It is Roon Tested, making music streaming easy from AV equipment. Other highlights include Powered Zone 2 feature with a dedicated DAC, Personal Preset buttons, 2 HDMI outputs, and it works with Alexa/Hey Google for voice control
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    Your price for this item is $799.00
    The previous price was $899.99
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  6. Arcam - AVR5 595W 7.1.4-Ch. With Google Cast 4K Ultra HD HDR Compatible A/V Home Theater Receiver - Gray - Front_Zoom
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    "Great receiver...Excellent receiver and very well made by Arcam. I would recommend to a friend....Good receiver...Good receiver, not sure it is worth the money unless it is on sale."

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    Build a superb home theater system with this Arcam audiovisual receiver. Efficient Class AB 7 channel amplification with 12 total channels processing helps to deliver a captivating and transparent sound, and seven HDMI inputs let you connect a wide range of devices simultaneously. Google Cast streaming engine and Bluetooth support allows streaming wirelessly to this Arcam audiovisual receiver from your mobile device.
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    "Great receiver...Excellent receiver and very well made by Arcam. I would recommend to a friend....Good receiver...Good receiver, not sure it is worth the money unless it is on sale."

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    Build a superb home theater system with this Arcam audiovisual receiver. Efficient Class AB 7 channel amplification with 12 total channels processing helps to deliver a captivating and transparent sound, and seven HDMI inputs let you connect a wide range of devices simultaneously. Google Cast streaming engine and Bluetooth support allows streaming wirelessly to this Arcam audiovisual receiver from your mobile device.
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    Your price for this item is $1,999.98
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  7. Onkyo - TX-RZ50 9.2 Channel Network A/V Receiver - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "After about 20 years of owning Yamaha receivers this Onkyo made me switch....An Immaculate Receiver...I have had older Onkyo receivers and they have never failed to amaze me :) -LEE406"

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    Start your new entertainment life in the media room, where the RZ50 passes 8K HDR video to your display via HDMIR—optimized for lag-free gameplay and feeds Dolby AtmosR or DTS:XR sound to your 5.2.4-ch speaker system with high-current power behind it. Move to another space and music follows with three-zone powered audio and the SMART AV Receiver™ suite controlled by voice with easy access to streaming services. The AVR fits into your Sonos system and plays to headphones over bidirectional BluetoothR wireless technology. With 75 years of hi-fi knowhow elevating our THXR Certified Select and IMAXR Enhanced certified RZ Series custom amp design, music, film scores, and game soundtracks thrill with emotion, sound perfected by Dirac LiveR Room Correction. This AVR has features others don’t, such as front-to-height stereo switching for background listening, DSP vocal/dialog enhancement, My Volume presets, and an OSD function that compares source data to output settings so playback can be optimized before entertainment kicks off.
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    "After about 20 years of owning Yamaha receivers this Onkyo made me switch....An Immaculate Receiver...I have had older Onkyo receivers and they have never failed to amaze me :) -LEE406"

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    Start your new entertainment life in the media room, where the RZ50 passes 8K HDR video to your display via HDMIR—optimized for lag-free gameplay and feeds Dolby AtmosR or DTS:XR sound to your 5.2.4-ch speaker system with high-current power behind it. Move to another space and music follows with three-zone powered audio and the SMART AV Receiver™ suite controlled by voice with easy access to streaming services. The AVR fits into your Sonos system and plays to headphones over bidirectional BluetoothR wireless technology. With 75 years of hi-fi knowhow elevating our THXR Certified Select and IMAXR Enhanced certified RZ Series custom amp design, music, film scores, and game soundtracks thrill with emotion, sound perfected by Dirac LiveR Room Correction. This AVR has features others don’t, such as front-to-height stereo switching for background listening, DSP vocal/dialog enhancement, My Volume presets, and an OSD function that compares source data to output settings so playback can be optimized before entertainment kicks off.
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    Your price for this item is $1,299.00
    The previous price was $1,599.99
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  8. Yamaha - AVENTAGE RX-A6A 150W 9.2-Channel AV Receiver with 8K HDMI and MusicCast - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Yamaha Receiver...The Yamaha Aventage RX-A6A is one of the best av receivers you can currently buy on the market. It has all the latest video and audio formats you can think of. ...Receiver...Yamaha makes some of the receivers and they sound great and are built well."

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    Pure power and precision. The A6A has been carefully designed so every element of your entertainment is the best it can be. From slight whispers of sound to swift on-screen movements, the A6A ensures you won’t miss a thing.
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    "Yamaha Receiver...The Yamaha Aventage RX-A6A is one of the best av receivers you can currently buy on the market. It has all the latest video and audio formats you can think of. ...Receiver...Yamaha makes some of the receivers and they sound great and are built well."

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    Pure power and precision. The A6A has been carefully designed so every element of your entertainment is the best it can be. From slight whispers of sound to swift on-screen movements, the A6A ensures you won’t miss a thing.
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    Your price for this item is $2,449.95
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  9. Denon - DRA-800H 2-Channel Stereo Network Receiver for Home Theater | Hi-Fi Amplification | Connects to All Audio Sources - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "Excellent entry level to intermediate Hi Fi with access to forms of music you have switch from USB and you can load your whole library and access from the HEOS app. digital direct for CD and Home sources, network appropriate for direct in ethernet connection. ...Denon Receivers are Among the Best!...Great quality AV receiver. First time HEOS user, and I’m really enjoying it"

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    The Denon DRA-800H seamlessly integrates HiFi amplification, a network player and advanced AV receiver technologies. Featuring advanced custom amplifier design, the DRA-800H ensures your loudspeakers drive detailed, precise imaging through the dedicated circuitry of its short, straight paths between power supplies. With five 4K Ultra HD HDMI inputs and the latest wireless music streaming technologies (Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth and HEOS Built-in), the DRA-800H integrates seamlessly with your TV, game consoles, turntable, CD-Player, wireless music and Hi-Fi systems. Enjoy network streaming and USB front-panel audio playback of MP3, WAV, FLAC, ALAC and DSD (2.8/5.6MHz) files. Equipped with A/B speaker terminals (supports bi-wiring), dual subwoofer pre-outs, three digital and two analog inputs, one phono (MM) input and ARC for TV audio, the DRA-800H delivers a premium stereo listening experience for your music collection and home theater viewing.
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    "Excellent entry level to intermediate Hi Fi with access to forms of music you have switch from USB and you can load your whole library and access from the HEOS app. digital direct for CD and Home sources, network appropriate for direct in ethernet connection. ...Denon Receivers are Among the Best!...Great quality AV receiver. First time HEOS user, and I’m really enjoying it"

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    The Denon DRA-800H seamlessly integrates HiFi amplification, a network player and advanced AV receiver technologies. Featuring advanced custom amplifier design, the DRA-800H ensures your loudspeakers drive detailed, precise imaging through the dedicated circuitry of its short, straight paths between power supplies. With five 4K Ultra HD HDMI inputs and the latest wireless music streaming technologies (Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth and HEOS Built-in), the DRA-800H integrates seamlessly with your TV, game consoles, turntable, CD-Player, wireless music and Hi-Fi systems. Enjoy network streaming and USB front-panel audio playback of MP3, WAV, FLAC, ALAC and DSD (2.8/5.6MHz) files. Equipped with A/B speaker terminals (supports bi-wiring), dual subwoofer pre-outs, three digital and two analog inputs, one phono (MM) input and ARC for TV audio, the DRA-800H delivers a premium stereo listening experience for your music collection and home theater viewing.
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    Your price for this item is $599.00
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  10. Marantz - NR1711 8K 7.2 Channel Ultra HD AV Receiver - 3D Audio/Video, Multi-Room Streaming, Alexa Compatible - Black - Front_Zoom
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    "With the 7 HDMI ports on this tuner I have my PS3, 4 & 5, direct TV and a Sonos unit for streaming my music. ...Needed to upgrade to a 4k receiver. A/V receivers seem to be very scarce these days. "

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    Take your home entertainment to the next level with NR1711 8K Ultra HD 7.2 channel AV receiver. Get dynamic, high-resolution audio with virtual height effects from Dolby Atmos and DTS:X technologies and eARC support. Enjoy crystal-clear picture quality, exceptional brightness & contrast with latest video technologies like HDR10, HDR10+, Dynamic HDR, HLG, Dolby Vision, 4:4:4 color resolution, BT.2020 & Quick Media Switching (QMS). Experience gaming thrills with spectacular imaging and reduced lag with 4K/120Hz* pass-through, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT). Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & HEOS enables multi-room audio and digital music streaming from Spotify, Pandora & more throughout your entire home. Play/pause music, adjust volume & skip tracks with seamless voice control from Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant & Siri. Also works with home automation systems like Josh.ai. Multiple digital & analog inputs/outputs let you to connect the receiver to audio sources like a DVD & Blu-ray player, subwoofer & speakers & more to create versatile home theater setups. The included Setup Assistant offers clear, step-by-step on-screen instructions to connect your TV and the Audyssey MultEQ XT room acoustic measurement system that accurately analyzes the output of each speaker in your home theater configuration & tunes the AVR for an optimal listening experience. Control the NR1711 with your smart TV remote via the CEC functionality, or download the Marantz AVR Remote App on your smartphone to access all commands to the AVR from the phone. * Does not support pass-through from all 4K/120Hz media sources
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    "With the 7 HDMI ports on this tuner I have my PS3, 4 & 5, direct TV and a Sonos unit for streaming my music. ...Needed to upgrade to a 4k receiver. A/V receivers seem to be very scarce these days. "

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    Take your home entertainment to the next level with NR1711 8K Ultra HD 7.2 channel AV receiver. Get dynamic, high-resolution audio with virtual height effects from Dolby Atmos and DTS:X technologies and eARC support. Enjoy crystal-clear picture quality, exceptional brightness & contrast with latest video technologies like HDR10, HDR10+, Dynamic HDR, HLG, Dolby Vision, 4:4:4 color resolution, BT.2020 & Quick Media Switching (QMS). Experience gaming thrills with spectacular imaging and reduced lag with 4K/120Hz* pass-through, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Quick Frame Transport (QFT). Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & HEOS enables multi-room audio and digital music streaming from Spotify, Pandora & more throughout your entire home. Play/pause music, adjust volume & skip tracks with seamless voice control from Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant & Siri. Also works with home automation systems like Josh.ai. Multiple digital & analog inputs/outputs let you to connect the receiver to audio sources like a DVD & Blu-ray player, subwoofer & speakers & more to create versatile home theater setups. The included Setup Assistant offers clear, step-by-step on-screen instructions to connect your TV and the Audyssey MultEQ XT room acoustic measurement system that accurately analyzes the output of each speaker in your home theater configuration & tunes the AVR for an optimal listening experience. Control the NR1711 with your smart TV remote via the CEC functionality, or download the Marantz AVR Remote App on your smartphone to access all commands to the AVR from the phone. * Does not support pass-through from all 4K/120Hz media sources
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    Your price for this item is $1,099.99
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