Denon AVR-X1000

Power and Processing:

5-channel amplifier

80 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD, with 2 channels driven

Dolby and DTS surround sound decoding

Audyssey "Silver" speaker calibration and system optimization includes:

MultEQ XT auto setup and room calibration delivers balanced, dynamic sound with enhanced surround performance for as many as eight seating positions

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:

Internet-ready for listening to music from a networked PC, free Internet radio, and music services

includes support for Spotify, Pandora, and SiriusXM (subscription required for some services)

Apple AirPlay for streaming music from an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or computer running iTunes

plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer (up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution)

DLNA and Windows 8 certified for streaming music with compatible devices and computers

front-panel USB input gives you a direct digital connection for your iPod for improved sound quality

Multi-room Audio:

dual-room/dual-source output

line-level stereo audio output for 2nd zone

using line-level Zone 2 output requires the use of separate amplifier or powered speakers

optical/coaxial digital and HDMI audio sources cannot be output to Zone 2

Audio Performance Features:

Pure Direct mode turns off unused circuitry for cleaner audio signals

Denon's Compressed Audio Restorer improves sound quality of MP3s and other digital music files

192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converters for all channels