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Denon AVR-391
$249.00
Released July, 2010
The Pros:HDMI input switching is fast without lengthy pausing or decoding before audio/video starts. Wide range of HD audio codecs supported, all are automatically detected and passed through at the expected quality.
The Cons:Analog video does not upconvert to 1080p. Speaker configuration is handled manually, no automatic setup. No on-screen menu display, all setup and settings adjustment through the front panel.
The Denon AVR-391 is one of five 3D-ready, advanced audio/visual receivers released during summer 2010 as an upgrade from previous generation AVR models. All units host HDMI v1.4a Repeater Inputs with 3D/CEC compliance.
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In particular, the 5-channel AVR-391 is the base entry-level unit, so it lacks analog-to-HDMI video upconversion and HD Audio decoding. It does, however, boast standard iPod connectivity (not Digital Direct via USB), an easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI), and fully discrete amps with 75 watts per channel. Plus two preouts for Surround Back channels or Dolby ProLogic IIz decoding are included as well.
Features
- 3D Ready A/V Receiver
- HDMI v1.4a Repeater Inputs (4)
- 3D Compliant (Firmware Upgrade)
- CEC Compliant (Integrated)
- iPod Connectivity
- Simple GUI
- Discrete Amps
- Preouts
- Dolby ProLogic IIz
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HDMI input switching is fast without lengthy pausing or decoding before audio/video starts
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wide range of HD audio codecs supported, all are automatically detected and passed through at the expected quality
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analog video does not upconvert to 1080p
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speaker configuration is handled manually, no automatic setup
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no on-screen menu display, all setup and settings adjustment through the front panel
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no standby mode that allows passthru - all signals completely cut off when unit is off
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difficult to detect which audio codec is being used, panel doesn't show it automatically
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