Denon AVR-983 - AV receiver - 7.1 channel

by Denon

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• Shipping Weight: 33.2 pounds
• ASIN: B0000BZHED
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

7.1 A/V receiver with Dolby Digital Surround EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, and DTS ES Discrete 6.1.

Features:

• Dolby Digital Surround EX, Pro Logic II decoding with cinema and music modes 
• DTS Extended Surround Discrete 6.1 decoding 
• DTS Extended Surround Matrix 6.1 decoding 
• DTS Neo:6 Cinema and Music Surround decoding 
• DTS ES 96/24 5.1 decoding for DVD Video  
• Analog Devices Melody 100, 32 bit floating point DSP processor 
• 7 Channels equal power amplifier section 
• 125 watts per channel (6 ohms, 1 kHz, <.7%THD) 
• Analog Devices 24 bit, 96 kHz high resolution DACs on all eight channels, in differential configuration 
• Real 24 bit, 96 kHz Digital Interface Receiver 
• Adjustable High and Low Pass Crossover (40/60/80/100/120 Hz) 
• 2 Assignable component video inputs (100 MHz) 
• 7 sets composite and S-video inputs 
• 7.1 external wide bandwidth (100 kHz) analog inputs for future multi-channel formats (such as DVD-Audio) 
• 5/7 channel stereo 
• 6 assignable digital inputs (4 optical, 2 coaxial) 
• 2 optical digital outputs 
• 9 analog inputs including built-in AM/FM tuner 
• Multi-zone 1 stereo pre-amp level audio outputs 
• Power amplifier assign function, lets you assign 2 of the 7 amp channels to drive second zone speakers directly 
• On-screen display 
• Pre-programmed/learning glow key remote  
• Serial Port for Third Party RS-232 control systems 
• Remote I/O ports 
• Assignable +12v trigger 
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 17.1" x 6.7" x 16.4"

Detailed Features:

• Fully Discrete, Equal Power Seven Amplifier Channels, 90 Watts Each:
  Front: 90 W + 90 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05% THD)
  Center: 90 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05% THD)
  Surround: 90 W + 90 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05% THD)
  Surround Back: 90 W + 90 W (8 ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz, 0.05% THD)
  The AVR-983 features an equal power 7-channel amplifier section, with identical amplifier design on all 7 channels, with high current discrete output devices on all channels. Each of the 7 amplifier channels is rated at 90 watts, into 8 ohms, from 20 Hz - 20 kHz with no more than 0.05% THD.
• Denon's Latest Surround Technology Faithfully Recreates the Surround Sound Produced at the Dubbing Stage:
  • DTS 96/24 5.1 Decoding for DVD-Video: High-quality 96-kHz, 24-bit (96/24) sound playback from ordinary DVD-Video recordings is limited to only two channels and there are also limitations on the picture. DVD-Video recorded in DTS 96/24, however, allows high-quality 5.1-channel sound playback in full-quality, full-motion video.
  • DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and Matrix 6.1: The AVR-983 is equipped with a DTS-ES decoder that supports Discrete 6.1 and Matrix 6.1. Discrete 6.1 faithfully reproduces program sources originally recorded in 6.1-channel sound, and Matrix 6.1 performs matrix processing on the Surround and Left Surround signals and brings out Right Surround Back channels.
  • DTS NEO:6: DTS NEO:6 lets you enjoy 2-channel analog, PCM, and Dolby Digital 2-channel sources in full 6.1-channel surround sound.
  • Dolby Digital EX: Dolby Digital EX, a 6-channel surround format proposed by Dolby Laboratories, was jointly developed by Dolby Laboratories and LucasFilm Ltd. to bring the dynamic wealth of Dolby Digital Surround EX into the home. The warm playback of 6.1 channels which include surround back channels enables easy positioning of sound images directly behind the listener, dramatically improving the spatial expressiveness of the surround field.
  • Dolby Pro Logic II: With the AVR-983, you can use Dolby Pro Logic II to do more than just enjoy your 2-channel analog, PCM, and Dolby Digital 2-channel sources.
  • Auto Surround: The AVR-983 can automatically store the surround mode for any of four input signals: (1) Analog and PCM 2 channel, (2) Bit stream 2-channel (Dolby Digital, DTS) and (3) Bit stream multi-channel. If the type of input signal changes, the most appropriate surround mode is automatically selected for the signal.
• High-quality 100MHz Bandwidth Component Video Switching: The AVR-983's Component Video terminals allow you to connect, and switch, up to 2 sources utilizing these high resolution video outputs. A high-performance relay with a 100MHz bandwidth is utilized to switch signals with no signal loss or degradation, making it most compatible with HDTV and Progressive Scan DVD sources. These terminals can be especially useful if your display device has only one set of Component Video inputs.
• High Power Custom Transistor: When temperatures rise or fall inside the unit, bias current values supplied to the power transistor tend to fluctuate, causing sound quality to deteriorate. The high power custom transistor used in the AVR-983 ensures that the bias current is constantly uniform so that the sound you hear is of consistently stable, high quality.
• Finest DSP employed for faster processing and higher sound quality: 32-bit Floating Point DSP Hammerhead Sharc, the latest DSP from Analog Devices, is used for the decoder to further boost digital signal processing capability and also providing the highest dynamic range. Faster processing speed results in more complete surround decoding.
• 7-CH Stereo Mode: Denon's popular 5-CH/7-CH Stereo mode transforms your favorite 2- channel sources such as CD, tape, stereo radio and stereo video sources into exciting surround sound, free of delay effects and unnatural artifacts, from all speakers. This 5-CH/7-CH Stereo mode was originally developed by Denon to enhance music lovers' enjoyment in home theater ambience.

New model information:

• 24-bit, 96 kHz All-channels Differential-mode D/A Conversion: For the optimum fidelity and transparency, the AVR-983 features new high resolution Analog Devices 24-bit, 96 kHz DACs, in 16-DAC differential configuration (2 D/A channels per each audio channel).
• Newly redesigned pre-programmed remote controller with learning feature: The AVR-983 comes with a newly-developed remote controller with the most frequently used keys layed out in the center and an easy-to-grip shape and size.
  - Preset Memory
  - Learning functions
  - System Call
  - Glow Keys
  - Supports independent Power On and Off commands
• Support for Multi-Zone Configurations:
  • The AVR-983 provides a Multi-Zone Output function and a Select function that let you output different sources to multiple zones. Sources can be selected for output to an additional zone, in addition to the main room. Multi-room Zone 2 can have variable pre-amp output. The AVR-983's Power Amplifier Assign function lets you assign the 2 Surround Back (SB L/R) amplifier channels when the system is not configured for 7.1, to instead drive the Multiroom Zone 2 speakers, with 90 Watts per channel output power, while still providing 5 discrete amplifier channels to drive all speakers in a 5.1 configured home theater room.
  • +12 V Trigger Output
  • Serial Control Port to support an AMX, Crestron integrated control system
  • Remote IN/OUT
• 1 set of 8-channel external analog inputs
• Other features that enhance operating ease
  • Variable Gain Volume S/N in the usable area has been improved. Finer adjustments are also possible in 0.5 dB steps across the extended range of –80 dB to +18 dB.
  • Adjustable Cross-Over Switching The AVR-983 supports subwoofer cross-over switching with a choice of 5 cross-over frequencies: 40, 60, 80, 100, and 120 Hz. This lets you more accurately match the performance characteristics of the subwoofer to the main speaker system.
  • A/B switching between front speakers
• Frequency Synthesis Tuning
  • 40-Station AM/FM Random Preset Memory Tuning
  • Auto Preset Memory
• Input/Output Terminals For Every A/V System
  • Audio Inputs:
    11 sets analog input: PHONO, CD, Tuner, DVD, VDP, TV, DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, V.AUX, CDR/Tape
    1 set 8-ch analog EXT. input: Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R, Subwoofer
    4 sets digital (optical) input: Optical x 4
    1 set digital (coaxial) input: Coaxial x 1
  • Audio Outputs:
    8 sets analog PRE output: Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Subwoofer Surround Back L/R
    3 sets analog REC output: VCR-1, VCR-2, CDR/Tape
    1 set analog multi-zone output: L/R
    1 set digital (optical) output: Optical x 1
  • Video Inputs
    2 sets component video input: Video 1, Video 2
    7 sets s-video input: DVD, VDP, TV, DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, V.AUX
    7 sets composite input: DVD, VDP, TV, DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, V.AUX
  • Video Outputs
    1 set component video output: Monitor
    3 sets s-video output: VCR-1, VCR-2, Monitor
    3 sets composite output: VCR-1, VCR-2, Monitor

Specifications:

• Power amplifier section
  Rated output (THD figures are power amp stage values.)
  Front: 90 W + 90W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD)
  125 W + 125 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
  Center: 90 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD)
  125 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
  Surround: 90 W + 90W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD)
  125 W + 125 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
  Surround Back: 90 W + 90W (8 ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05 % THD)
  125 W + 125 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7 % THD)
• Preamplifier Section
  Input sensitivity/impedance
  PHONO(MM): 2.5 mV/47 kohms
  CD, DVD, VDP, TV, DBS, VCR-1, VCR-2, CDR/Tape: 200 mV/47 kohms
  Output level/load impedance
  Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back Subwoofer: 1.2 V/10 kohms
  VCR-1, VCR-2/V.AUX, CDR/Tape, Multizone L/R: 200 mV/47 kohms
  Frequency response: 10 Hz - 100 kHz (+1, -3 dB, Direct mode)
  Signal-to-noise ratio: 102 dB (Direct mode)
  RIAA deviation: ±1 dB (20 Hz - 20 kHz)
  Tone control: Treble: ±10 dB
  Bass: ±10 dB
• FM Section
  Tuning frequency range: 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
  Usable sensitivity: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
• AM Section
  Tuning frequency range: 520 - 1710 kHz
  Usable sensitivity: 18 µV
• General
  Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
  Power consumption: 5.5 A

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Amp, February 21, 2004

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This review is from: Denon AVR-983 - AV receiver - 7.1 channel (Electronics)

I purchased this a/v receiver last December and I've been very pleased with it. The sound it delivers to my Energy Take 5.2 speaker system is phenomenal. The set-up was easy and intuitive. The 'Zone Two' function allows me to run a whole house audio system from this amp as well as 5.1 audio in my t.v. room. My only complaint is that the remote could be a little better designed.