Denon AVR-S740H 7.2ch 4K AV Receiver 

Denon's AVR-S740H is an awesome choice for budget-conscious — but quality-obsessed — movie and music lovers. This 4K-compatible 7.2-channel receiver offers cutting-edge surround sound with decoding for Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™. You'll get a whole lot more out of your music too, with plenty of sources to choose from and options to play them in different rooms.

Product highlights:

Power and Processing:

• 7-channel amplifier
• 75 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD, with 2 channels driven
• Dolby® and DTS® surround sound decoding
  • Dolby Atmos® processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for more enveloping home theater sound
  • DTS:X™ for an immersive, 3-dimensional soundstage
  • DTS Virtual:X® creates three-dimensional effects without height speakers
• Audyssey speaker calibration and system optimization includes:
  • MultEQ® auto setup and room calibration delivers balanced, dynamic sound (microphone included)
  • Dynamic Volume anticipates loud sounds to keep volume levels even
  • Dynamic EQ improves dialogue, bass response, and surround channel levels at lower volumes

Digital and Streaming Music Options:

• built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free internet radio, and music services
• built-in HEOS technology wirelessly connects compatible HEOS components for whole home audio
  • includes support for Pandora, SiriusXM, and free internet radio streams with TuneIn (subscription required for some services)
  • free HEOS app offers easy Wi-Fi control, settings adjustments, and music selection and playback
  • works with Amazon Alexa-compatible voice control assistants
• Apple AirPlay 2 lets you stream directly from an iPhone® or iPad® and ask Siri to play Apple Music
  • supports multi-room audio with compatible wireless speakers
• built-in Bluetooth for streaming music from compatible phones, tablets, and computers
• plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (PCM up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution; DSD up to 5.6 MHz)
• Denon's Compressed Audio Restorer improves sound quality of MP3s and other digital music files

Multi-room Audio:

• dual-room/dual-source output
  • powered stereo outputs for 2nd room allows 5.2-channel sound in main room
  • amp assign function lets you use Surround Back speaker outputs for Zone 2 or Front Height speakers
  • no line-level output for 2nd room
  • optical/coaxial digital and HDMI audio sources cannot be output to Zone 2

Connections:

• HDMI 2.0b audio/video switching: 6 in (includes 1 front-panel input), 1 out
  • HDCP 2.2 technology ensures compatibility with 4K Ultra HD sources and TVs
  • HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible 4K TVs and HDR-encoded content
  • supports HDR 10, Dolby Vision™, and HLG
• composite video switching: 2 in, 1 out
• digital audio inputs: 2 optical, 1 coaxial
• 2 analog stereo audio inputs
• preamp outputs for two powered subwoofers
• MM (moving magnet) phono input for connecting a turntable
• front-panel USB port for audio playback from USB flash drives
• Ethernet port for network connection
• outputs for 7 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R)
• full-sized headphone jack

General Features:

• 4K/60p and 3D video pass-through
• Setup Assistant guides you through the initial connection process and settings
• HDMI standby pass-through allows HDMI switching without powering up receiver
• free Denon AVR Remote app lets you use your Apple® or Android™ device as a Wi-Fi remote
• AM/FM tuner
• remote control
• 17-3/16"W x 5-5/16"H x 13-7/16"D (8-1/2"H with Wi-Fi antennas raised)
• weight: 19 lbs.