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My setup 3/2018

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I decided to make the Denon AVC X8500H the centre of my home theatre system, and finally bring Auro into the system! Sony ZD9 75" ( Sony TV review) Denon AVC X8500H ( Denon AVC X8500H review ) Marantz PM 11S3 : 2 channel stereo amp with HTbypass and 100W per channel driving the front pair of Dynaudio Confidence 1 Platinum (  Marantz PM 11 S3 ) ( Dynaudio C1 Platinum Review ) Sony UDP X800 ( Sony UBP X800 Review ) Sony UDP X700 Marantz NA11S1 as a DAC and network player Dynaudio Confidence C1 and Centre Platinum front and centre Usher 520 rear back Monitor Audio RXFX in dipole mode for side surrounds JL Audio E112  Anthony Gallo A'Diva for ceiling Atmos placement and "Voice of God" placement QED XT Revelations for front and centre speakers QED Micro speaker cable for the surrounds Audioquest Cinnamon HDMI for Oppo 83Nuforce to amp AQ Forest HDMI cable - Set top box to TV and other sources Monoprice Premium Cabl

Denon AVC-X8500H review

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--> “The Denon Flagship AVC-X8500H powers the next generation of home theater with the world’s first 13.2 channel AV Amplifier that supports the latest immersive audio formats, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D. Built-in HEOS technology supports Amazon Alexa* and takes music listening to the next level with wireless whole-home audio.” Specifications: The technical blurb: https://www.denon.co.uk/uk/product/homecinema/avreceiver/avcx8500h “The Denon Flagship AVC-X8500H powers the next generation of home theater with the world’s first 13.2 channel AV Amplifier that supports the latest immersive audio formats, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D. Built-in HEOS technology supports Amazon Alexa* and takes music listening to the next level with wireless whole-home audio.” Some important info online: The Japanese website has some of the most in depth info: https://www.denon.jp/jp/product/hometheater/avreceivers/avcx8500h http://pr.denon