AVR-X2300W

7x 150W Full 4K Ultra HD Network A/V Receiver with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Advanced Video Processing


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- AVR-X2300W

AVR-X2300W 7x 150W Full 4K Ultra HD Network A/V Receiver with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Advanced Video Processing

Overview

 

Fully loaded with the very latest audio and video technologies, the AVR-X2300W delivers incredibly immersive surround sound, optimised via extensive sound tuning – not to mention plenty of amplifier power. It has Dolby Atmos decoding and processing, for the same revolutionary 3D surround sound found in premium movie theatres and will be able to decode DTS:X soundtracks, for complete three-dimensional surround compatibility.

 

 

Key Features & Benefits

 

7.2 channel AV Receiver with 150W per channel: Enough power to fill medium size rooms with unique Denon sound
Built-in WiFi with 2.4GHz/5GHz dual band support; built-in Bluetooth: Improved network stability especially in WiFi-crowded homes
4K/60 Hz full-rate pass-through, 4:4:4 colour resolution, HDR and BT.2020: Latest HDMI standard for future-proof compatibility
8 HDMI inputs (incl. 1 front) with full HDCP 2.2 support; 2 HDMI outputs: Plenty of inputs for your digital devices; ready to feed a TV and projector in parallel
Advanced Video Processing with 4K Scaling for HDMI sources: Full HD and even Ultra HD video quality from existing DVDs or other digital video sources
Dolby Atmos (up to 5.1.2) and DTS:X Blockbusting 3D sound with effects from overhead
AirPlay, Bluetooth, Internet Radio, Spotify Connect, Network Audio Streaming: Access to almost unlimited online music sources
DSD (2.8/5.6MHz), FLAC, ALAC, AIFF and WAV support: High Resolution audio streaming for HiFi enthusiasts, even gapless
Audyssey MultEQ XT, Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ: Delivering perfect equalization for your individual room
Colour-coded speaker terminals, Setup Assistant, Denon 2016 AVR Remote App: Hassle-free installation, setup and operation
Intelligent ECO mode with off/on/auto setting: Energy-conscious without compromising on performance

 

Latest HDMI 2.0a Connectivity; HDCP 2.2 compatible; ISF-Certified

With no fewer than eight HDMI inputs (including one conveniently located on the front panel), along with dual HDMI outputs, the AVR-X2300W's advanced video section features the latest HDMI specifications, including 4K Ultra HD 60Hz video, 4:4:4 Pure Colour sub-sampling, High Dynamic Range (HDR) and 21:9 video, 3D, and BT.2020 pass-through support on every input. 

The AVR-X2300W also features HDCP 2.2 compatibility, a requirement for 4K Ultra HD copy-protected content, ensuring ready for the next generation of Blu-ray disc players, set-top boxes and other 4K Ultra HD sources.  In addition, the video processor can also upscale digital SD and HD video to 4K Ultra HD. Certified by the Imaging Science Foundation, the AVR-X2300W features a full suite of video calibration controls (for use by an ISF technician), along with ISF Day and ISF Night video modes..

 

4K video pass through

 

Built-in Bluetooth & Wi-Fi

 

Featuring Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless streaming connectivity, the AVR-X2300W is equipped with an advanced dual antenna system for robust and error-free streaming even in congested urban environments. Connected to the Internet through your home Wi-Fi network (or with a hard-wired connection via the RJ-45 Ethernet LAN port), it allows you to enjoy your favourite tracks from streaming music services such as Spotify Connect. You can also choose from thousands of Internet radio stations from around the world, and enjoy music and speech entertaiment of virtually every genre.

 
AirPlay lets you play your favourite tracks wirelessly from your iPod touch, iPhone or iPad, and via network streaming you can listen to  music files stored on your home PC or Mac, or NAS devices.

 
The all-new Denon 2016 AVR Remote App lets you control the AVR-X2300W with your smartphone or table over a network connection: it's available for iOS, Android, and for the Kindle Fire.

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Bluetooth, Wi-fi, Airplay connectivity

High Resolution Audio

High Resolution AudioDiscover the incredible fidelity of high resolution audio tracks with the AVR-X2300W's ability to decode up to 24-bit/192-kHz lossless files (AIFF, FLAC and WAV; ALAC/Apple Lossless to 24-bit/96kHz), as well as DSD 2.8MHz (the audiophile format of SACD) and now 5.6MHz. Play them from memory devices via the front panel USB, or from network sources - the AVR-X2300W will also play lossy file types such as MP3. 

Powerful 7 Channel Discrete Amplifier with Eco Mode

Featuring high current discrete power output devices on all seven channels, the AVR-X2300W is rated at 150 watts per channel. It's also equipped with high-current low impedance drive capability, for compatibility with the widest range of loudspeaker models (down to 4 ohms). 

The Eco mode adjusts the power amplifier's output according to the volume level to reduce power consumption, with an on-screen Eco meter providing real-time monitoring of the power-saving..

7.2 Channel Ecomode

Dolby Atmos

 

Dolby's revolutionary Dolby Atmos technology dispenses with the channel-based surround sound coding used for decades, in favour of advanced object-based coding, giving the sound designer the ability to place sounds precisely anywhere in the three-dimensional soundspace. 

 
Now you can enjoy this award-winning technology at home with the AVR-X2300W, which features the ability to connect a 5.1 surround sound speaker system and 2 additional overhead speakers or 2 additional Dolby Atmos-certified elevation speakers for the ultimate home theater experience

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DTS:X

The latest immersive surround sound system, DTS:X features similar object-based audio coding, and provides for overhead speakers to deliver a stunning surround sound experience.

This includes both Dolby Surround and Neural:X upmixing: users with a '3D' sound speaker set-up are able to get an enhanced surround experience from conventional Dolby- or DTS-encoded content, or even music in stereo, using the full set of speakers installed in the listening room.

 

Denon 2016 AVR Remote App 

Denon 2016 AVR Remote

 

 

 

 

With the free "Denon 2016 AVR Remote" for iOS, Android and Kindle Fire, available from the Apple appstore, Google Play or the Amazon appstore, you can control the receiver's operation, as well as accesing its set-up menu, from a smartphone or tablet. The app also gives you quick access to the receiver's status display, option menus, Denon Blu-ray player control, and an online owner's manual for your convenience, while the new queue management feature means you can browse and add new tracks to the playlist on the fly.

Smart TV Connectivity

Using the HDMI CEC (consumer electronics control) functionality provided on some Smart TVs, it's possible to control Denon receivers with the TV's remote handset. Set the receiver's "HDMI control" to ON, choose the "Smart Menu" receiver control functions on the TV, and the Smart Menu home screen allows direct access to a range of receiver functions including source and surround mode, the main setup menu, and the Smart Select 'one-touch' presets. 

Smart TV connection 

Audyssey Room Correction

 

Audyssey Silver 
As the first AV receiver manufacturer to embrace Audyssey's advanced DSP audio algorithms, Denon brings to the AVR-X2300W the Audyssey Silver suite of DSP functions, which includes MultEQ XT, Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume. 

 
Audyssey MultEQ XT automatic room acoustic measurement and correction system uses athe supplied microphone and a test-tone sequence to match your speakers to your room's acoustics, giving the smoothest, most natural tonal balance. The MultEQ XT system here provides greater filter precision for the main and satellite speakers, with eight times the resolution of the base MultEQ system, at for up to 8 measurement locations to ensure the best sound for the whole family, not just one ideal 'sweet spot'. Audyssey Dynamic EQ uses advanced psychoacoustic algorithms to continually adjust tonal balance to deliver full range sound, even at lower volume levels; Audyssey Dynamic Volume smoothes out those annoying volume jumps - especially from loud commercials - for an easier viewing experience

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Dual Subwoofer Outputs

A single subwoofer can give an uneven bass response at the main listening position, with audible peaks and dips. The AVR-X2300W provides for two subwoofers: positioned in different locations, they will even out the low frequencies, for more accurate bass anywhere in the listening area. 

 

Multi-Source / Multi-Room

With the AVR-X2300W it's possible to enjoy 5.1-channel surround in one room, while another 'zone' plays another source - such as CD or streaming audio. You can simply connect a pair of stereo speakers to the multi-room amplified outputs. Or, connect a separate stereo amp and speakers to the Zone 2 pre-outs, allowing full 5 channel surround sound in the main room with stereo in the second.

Multiroom 

Convenient USB Port

The convenient front panel USB port provides a digital connection from music from your iPod touch, iPhone and iPad, while also charging the device. You can also connect a USB drive and listen to files from MP3 all the way up to high resolution DSD (2.8/5.6 MHz), and lossless FLAC lossless (up to 24-bit/192-kHz). 

 

USB port 

 

Colour-Coded Four-way Speaker Terminals

The high quality multiway speaker terminals handle a number of cable terminations including banana plugs, and are also colour-coded for correct first-time hook-up; colour-coded speaker cable labels are provided.

Speaker terminals 

Easy To Setup, Easy To Use

The AVR-X2300W's clear, easy to understand graphical on-screen display guides you through the set-up process to ensures the correct configuration. The exclusive Setup Assistant and the included Quick Start guide together provide easy setup guidance,leading the user step by step to optimise critical settings for the best possible sound and video quality with your system. 

 

 

 

Quick Select Functions

There are four Quick Select Function buttons on the front panel and the remote control, letting you choose your preferred input set-up and sound mode for your favorite sources. You can even set up your favourite Internet radio station on a Quick Select button.

 

Quick select functions 

 

SPECS - AVR-X2300W

Multichannel Surround
Sound Enhancements

Mono Block Power Amp Construction _

Discrete Power Amplifier 7

D.D.S.C. HD Digital _

Copper plated chassis _

Pure Direct o

High Grade Audio Components o

Gold Plated RCA Terminals _

Clock Jitter Reducer _

Alpha Processing _

Denon Link HD _

Audyssey MultEQ XT

Audyssey Dynamic EQ / Dynamic Volume o / o

Audyssey LFC _

Audyssey APP support o

Compressed Audio Restorer o

Network

HEOS Multiroom and Streaming _

Network Audio Streaming o

Lossy Formats: MP3 / WMA / AAC o / o / o

Lossless Formats: FLAC / ALAC / WAV o / o / o

Lossless Formats: FLAC HD 192/24 / WAV 192/24 / ALAC 96/24 o / o / o

DSD Audio Streaming up to DSD5.6

FLAC HD 192/24 o

WAV 192/24 o

ALAC 96/24 o

Gapless Playback o (FLAC, WAV, AIFF, ALAC, DSD)

AirPlay Audio Streaming o

Internet Radio vTuner

Spotify Connect* / Tidal* / Deezer* / others * o / _ / _ / _

Compatible with Remote APP for Smart Phones Android / iOS

Compatible with Remote APP for Tablets Android / iOS/Amazon Kindle

Ethernet Ports o

Wi-Fi o

Bluetooth o

HDMI

HDMI Inputs: Back / Front 7 / 1

HDCP 2.2 support o

HDMI Outputs: Main / Zone 2 / _

Video Conversion Analog -> HDMI _

Analog to HDMI Scaling _

HDMI to HDMI Scaling up to 4K 30/25/24

GUI Overlay on HDMI o

HDMI: 3D / 4K / CEC / ARC / InstaPrevue o / o / o / o / _

3D Signal Pass-through o

4K Signal Pass-through / Scaling / GUI Overlay o / o / o

HDMI pass-though in standby mode o

Picture Adjust / Noise Reduction o / o

CEC o

DSD Audio Capability _

Audio Return Channel o

Auto LipSync o

Multiroom / CI

HEOS Multiroom integrated _

HEOS Link compatibility: IR / IP o / o

Multi-Room Zones 2

Zone Audio Source: HDMI / Opt, Coax / Network, USB / Analog _ / _ / o / o

Zone Audio Output: Speaker / Preout o / o

Zone HDMI Output from HDMI Source _

IP Control / RS232 Control / Web Control / App Control o / _ / o / o

Remote In / Out _ / _

DC Trigger Output _

Others

Auto Speaker Setup by Microphone Audyssey MultEQ XT

FL Display 1 line

Graphic User Interface - GUI Advanced

ISF Certification o

GUI Languages 9

Setup Assistant o

Quick Select Plus / Quick Select o / _

Firmware Update by Network / USB o / o

Variable Cross Over o

Optimized Bass Redirection o

Bass Sync _

ECO Mode o

Auto Power Off o

Sleep Timer o

Inputs/Outputs

Composite In / Out 2 / 1

Component In / Out 2 / 1

HDMI In / Out 7+1 / 2

Multi-room Video Out: Video / HDMI _ / _

Analogue In / Out 4 / _

Phono (MM) In _

Digital In: Optical / Coaxial 2 / 0

Multi-room Out: Analog / Digital 1 / _

Multichannel Preout o (0.2)

Subwoofer Out 2

7.1 Multichannel Input _

Speaker Terminal: Gold Plated Screw / Regular Screw _ / o

Number of Speaker Terminals 7

Speaker A/B / Bi-amp Drive / Multi-Room Speaker assignable

Speaker A / B assignable

Bi-amp Drive assignable

Multi-Room Speaker Terminal assignable

Front Inputs: Audio / Composite / Digital (Opt) / HDMI / USB _ / _ / _ / o / o

USB Audio / Made for iPod / Made for iPhone o / o / o

FM Tuner with RDS o

Specifications

Number of Poweramps 7

Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% 2ch Drive) 95 W

Power Output (8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.05% 2ch Drive) _

Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 0.7% 2ch Drive) 125 W

Power Output (6 ohm, 1 kHz, 1% 1ch Drive) 150 W

General

Available Colours: Black / Premium Silver o / _

Metal Front Panel _

System Remote Control RC-1192

Pre-programmed / Learnable / LCD Display _ / _ / _

Power Consumption in W 500

Power Consumption No-Sound (ECO On / Off) in W 35 W / 75 W

Standby Consumption in W 0.1

CEC Standby Consumption in W 0.5

Network Controll On Consumption in W 2.7

Maximum Dimensions
Antenna:Horizontal: (W x D x H) in mm
Antenna:Vertical: (W x D x H) in mm
W/O Antenna: (W x D x H) in mm
434 x 339 x 167
( 434 x 339 x 235 )

Weight in kg 9.4

Downloads - AVR-X2300W

pdf file
Online Manual
pdf file
AVR-X2300W Owner's Manual

7.38 MB
06/21/2016

pdf file
AVR-X2300W Product information Sheet

1.66 MB
06/21/2016

Awards & Reviews - AVR-X2300W

Awards

Official EISA Award Citation: "The AVR-X2300W is about as fine an example of a well-priced 7.2 AV receiver as you could hope to find. A well-built and stylish-looking receiver, it supports UHD Blu-ray passthrough via its HDMI 2.0a connectivity, and will connect to numerous sources via Wi- Fi, Bluetooth and its traditional AV inputs. Integration into a home theatre is easy, thanks to an informative, user-friendly setup wizard. But it’s the sound performance that really impresses. This is an AV receiver that’s as comfortable handling low-level subtleties as it is room-filling dynamics, and Dolby Atmos decoding is on hand to bring the 3D surround experience from premium cinemas to your home, while DTS:X will arrive as a software update in the near future.”

“Set-up is as easy as it gets. Denon has gone to a lot of trouble over recent years trying to simpl​ify its AV amps without compromising features, and we think it has done a fine job here. There are a few tweaks over its predecessor, but on the whole the experience is pretty much the same. That is to say, really good indeed. The menus are simple and easy to follow, while the built-in Audyssey auto set-up system is accurate and fuss free.” Read more here: http://www.whathifi.com/denon/avr-x2300w/review