Welcome to Peter Tyson’s first Denon product blog. What kept us? Good question; how very remiss of us to miss out this Centurian of AV.
Yep, you read that right. Denon’s debut product – Japan’s very first ‘phonograph’ - launched in 1910. Since then, Denon has evolved into a global household name in audio and home cinema (we bet you know at least one person with a Denon midi-system!) establishing its pedigree with a catalogue of significant world firsts:
- 1945 - first recording of Emperor Hirohito
- 1972 - first practical PCM digital recorder
- 2014 - first AV receiver to support Dolby Atmos
- 2018 - first 13.2 channel AVR
- 2020 - first 8k AVR
A-Series Rules the Roost
The world’s first 8k receivers were Denon X-Series. But in the high-paced tech of AV, X-Series has been surpassed. A-Series rules the roost now, representing the ultimate in Denon performance.
And that’s why we’re here today, to introduce:
A-Series AVC-A10H 13.4 Channel, 150W, 8K, AV Receiver
Only the second AVR to achieve revered A-Series status, Denon’s A10H AV provides everything you need for performance home cinema, interactive gaming, music and any other AV entertainment. It’s a slightly scaled-down version of Denon’s flagship A1H, driving a mere 13 speakers (against 15), delivering 150W of power to each (against 210W) as well as up to 4 independent subwoofers. Phew!
It’s a chunky £3999, which puts it at the higher end of the AVR spectrum, but it’s £2,000 less than the A1H and performance-wise, there is little difference. Both A-Series receivers use the highest-grade components, including new ESS DAC array and upgraded OFC (oxygen-free copper) wound transformer. Both are crafted in-house at the famous Shirakawa Audio Works in Japan, to exacting standards and the highest tolerances, and of course hand-tuned by the Sound Master himself, Shinichi Yamauchi.
If you’re in the market for a complete AV hub with a no-compromise feature set and excellent audio quality, A10H could be just the ticket.
AVC-A10H Key Features
- 13.4 channel processing for speaker configurations up to 7.4.6 or 9.4.4
- Advanced Audio Processing: Audyssey MultEQ XT32 room calibration
- Dirac Live Room Correction and Bass Control
- Support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, IMAX Enhanced, MPEG-H and AURO-3D
- Seven 8k next-gen HDMI inputs (8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz) - compatible with the latest video formats and gaming consoles
- Three HDMI outputs (1x 4K/120Hz, 2x 8K/60Hz), supporting HDMI ARC/eARC
- Other Inputs: Two optical, two coaxial, six analogue and three legacy video inputs
- Dedicated MM phono input
- Wireless connectivity - Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Amazon Music HD and HEOS®
- Nine 2-channel ESS DACs for high-res audio up to 24-bit/192kHz
- Supported audio formats - MP3, WMA, WAV, MPEG-4/AAC, FLAC and ALAC
- HEOS® Built-in enables Whole-Home Streaming seamless multiroom audio and integration with other HEOS-enabled devices
As well as handling music exceptionally well, this is a movie and gaming paradise. All seven HDMI inputs support the highest resolution and fastest frame rates available, passing-through signals up to 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz frame rates in gaming scenarios.
Where to Buy
Denon AVC-A10H is available online and in-store now, or get in touch to try it out at:
Peter Tyson Carlisle – 01224 546756
Peter Tyson Newcastle – 0191 285 7179