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The Denon AVR-788 is a 7.1 surround a/v receiver with HDMI 1.3a inputs/outputs supporting HDMI audio support. This is the mid-range model of the new AVR-x88 series of Denon receivers priced at $549. All 7 audio channels have identical quality and power with 85 Watts (RMS) delivered to each. This receiver has multi-zone support, with 2 zone multi-source capability and A-B front speaker amplified outputs. This receiver is very similar to the Denon AVR-1908 released in September 2007.
MSRP $549.00
Release date October, 2007
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Features
- 7.1 surround a/v receiver
- supports 1080p video pass through
- HDMI 1.3a inputs/outputs /w Deep Color
- 10-bit video encoder/decoder
- HDMI audio support /w Dolby Digital, DTS and multi-channel PCM (no high-def audio decoding)
- power: 85W x 7 power, with 2 audio zones
- video inputs: 2 x HDMI, 3 x component, 3 x S-Video, 4 x RCA
- audio inputs: 8 x analog, 2 x S/PDIF, 2 x digital co-axial
- network audio/photo playback with optional ASD-3N/3W
- iPod audio/video playback with optional ASD-1R/3N/3W
- MultEQ auto setup /w microphone
- dimensions: 17" x 7" x 15"
- weight: 11.2 kg (24.7 lbs)
- price: $549
- release date: 2007-10-18
Up-conversion
The AVR-788 supports video up-conversion of S-Video and RCA video to the component video outputs, but does not up-convert to HDMI. All HDMI input signals pass through to the HDMI output. The OSD will output when using the HDMI output.
Availability
The Denon AVR-788 is now available and release in October 2007. It competes squarely with the popular Onkyo TX-SR605 receiver. It has a suggested retail price of $549 and is available large retail stores and online.
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Denon AVR-788
• Denon AVR-788 Dolby Digital Surround Receiver
• AVR-788 Receiver
UPC: 081757507868
EAN: 081757507868
MPN: AVR788
Competitors
Denon AVR-788 is ranked 1st among it's competitors.
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MSRP $499.00
Released May, 2007
Pros
- Great price for its specs/feature
(MSRP $499, JR.com listed at $399)
- HDMI switching and transcoding
- High-def audio support - both TrueHD and DTS-HD MA
Cons
- Could use more than 2 HDMI inputs
- 1080i component video gets downconverted to 720p when transcoded to HDMI
- No video upconversion (only transcoding to HDMI/component)
Denon AVR-788
50%
vs.
Onkyo TX-SR605
50%
MSRP $550.00
Released --
Pros
- Budget receiver with HD switching
- Automatic calibration
Cons
- Doesn't support the newer HDMI 1.3 standard
- No OSD over HDMI
- No upconversion of analog signal to HDMI
Denon AVR-788
67%
vs.
Yamaha HTR-6060
33%
MSRP $500.00
Released July, 2007
Pros
- Transcodes analog video sources to HDMI
- HDMI inputs pass-through 1080p video
- Good value receiver with plenty of features at a good price
Cons
- Doesn't decode TrueHD or DTS-MA digital audio
- Unintuitive setup
- No second zone audio
Denon AVR-788
67%
vs.
Sony STR-DG910
33%
Reviews
March 14, 2008
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Pros
- HDMI 1.3a inputs/outputs with deep color
- 9 band grahphic EQ/channel
- Audio over HDMI
- Component video up-conversion
- 2 source/zone audio
Cons
- No up-conversion to HDMI
- No high-def audio - TrueHD or DTS-HD MA
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May 12, 2008
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Pros
- HDMI 1.3a inputs/outputs with deep color
- 9 band grahphic EQ/channel
- Audio over HDMI
- Component video up-conversion
Cons
- No up-conversion to HDMI
- No high-def audio - TrueHD or DTS-HD MA
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May 31, 2008
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Pros
- HDMI 1.3a inputs/outputs with deep color
- 9 band grahphic EQ/channel
- Audio over HDMI
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March 12, 2008
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Pros
- HDMI 1.3a inputs/outputs with deep color
- 9 band grahphic EQ/channel
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September 11, 2008
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