The main differences offered by the AVC-X6800H compared to the AVC-X4700H lie in the conversion to the 2.1 standard of all HDMI connectors, the possibility of carrying out calibration (for a fee) Dirac Live Room Correction and Dirac Live Bass Control and doubling the subwoofer outputs for a total of four.
Denon AVC-X6800H, main specifications ££££
For the rest, we find eleven amplification channels, richer connectivity (however deprived of the 7.1 analog input and Composite input/output and Component), significant power and the integration of all available sound processing. In terms of design, the AVC-X6800H still offers an aluminum front and a tilting hatch.
Similarly, Auro 3D certification, Imax Enhanced compatibility and a Pre-Amp mode to use the Denon AVC-X6800H as a… pre-amplifier are required. Also present are Audyssey MultEQ
Of course, the developments offered by the AVR-X6700H are present: management of HDR10+ signals, HDMI 2.1 connectors or even the possibility of applying all the audio processing available to a Dolby signal. Thus, it is now possible on a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack to activate DTS Virtual:X.
To return to the seven inputs and three HDMI 2.1 outputs, these support all the features of the standard: VRR, ALLM, eARC, QMS, QFT, Ultra HD 4K 120 fps up to Upscaling in Ultra HD 8K 60 Hz (see our HDMI 2.1 standard news, welcome official, technical and ergonomic additions).
Denon AVC-X6800H, main specifications, continued…££££
The Denon AVC-X6800H offers a discrete 11.2 configuration, Dolby Atmos 9.2.4 or 7.2.6 processing, Dolby Height Virtualization and DTS:X Pro plus the Bluetooth TX function to broadcast the audio signal to a suitable headset in addition to the speakers. It is thus possible to enjoy your music on the speakers in the living room but also in the kitchen or bedroom via wireless headphones.
Also present, the possibility of benefiting from multi-channel decoding in the main zone (the living room for example) and of simultaneously broadcasting the downmixed signal in stereo in the Heos 2 and 3 zones, the ability to associate in the main zone to a video signal (that of DTT for example), an audio signal coming from another source (for example that of an audio CD). Finally, thanks to the onboard Heos multiroom module, the Denon AVC-X6800H offers the ability within a Heos configuration to distribute a source to another link in the Heos chain.
££££ Denon AVC-X6800H, other technical characteristics££££
On the menu of the Denon AVC-X6800H, a double Dac ESS Saber 32-bit ES9017S plus a TI PCM5102A , Spotify Connect certification, AirPlay 2, Wi-Fi Dual Band and TuneIn web radio functions, UPnP audio gateway (DLNA), Amazon Music HD, Deezer, Sound Cloud, Tidal compatibility… Plus DSD 2.8/5 compatibility .6 MHz, Flac, Wav and Alac up to 192 kHz/24 bits in addition to MP3, WMA and AAC, and management of 4 or 8 ohm output impedance. Not forgetting compatibility with the paid Audyssey MultiEQ Editor application and four subwoofer outputs (parallel).
Namely, Audyssey calibration always allows two distinct configurations to be stored in memory, for example 2.0 and 9.1.2, or the result of the Audyssey calibration and a personalized MultiEQ curve, with the possibility of selecting the one or the other on the fly in order to compare them.
On the HDR side, in addition to the HDR10+ already mentioned, we of course find HDR10, HDR HLG and HDR Dolby Vision compatibility, without forgetting the management of the BT.2020 gamut. The Pass-Throught 4K function is also required. Precision, the Denon AVC-X6800H is Roon Tested certified (see our news 59 Roon compatible Denon and Marantz products).
In 2024, like 2022, the Denon range of audio-video amplifiers has many advanced features, including compatibility with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice assistants.
Denon AVC-X6800H, optimized manufacturing££££
Model 11.2, the Denon AVC-X6800H displays a power of 11 x 205 W at 6 ohms (11 x 140 W at 8 ohms). Also on the program, an OSD with large characters allowing you to configure/control the amplifier comfortably installed, far away, on a sofa, and processing to improve the sound rendering of compressed audio files. We also notice optimized manufacturing to reduce the signal path and the risk of interference.
Denon AVC-X6800H, connectivity££££
In terms of connectivity, there are seven HDMI CEC 2.1 inputs, HDCP 2.3 certified and respectively compatible up to Ultra HD 2 160p/ 60 and 4 320p/60 in 4:4:4. These are transparent to Deep Color, xvYCC and 3D signal. Not forgetting three HDMI 2.1 outputs with eARC/ARC management.
Also present are a YUV input, two Composite inputs, two optical inputs, two coaxial, six stereo RCA, a Phono (MM) input, two Pre-Out 2.0 outputs (zone 2 and zone 3), a Pre output -Out 13.4, a headphone output, an RS-232 socket, a 12V Trigger output, a USB Host port on the front, an Ethernet port plus four subwoofer outputs. Not forgetting thirteen pairs of terminal blocks. Of course, controlling the Denon AVC-X6800H is possible via the free Heos App.
Availability announced for mid-February, in black or silver. Indicative price: 3,499 euros.
Reminder of the key characteristics of the Denon AVC-X6800H:
• Model: 11.4
• Power: 11 x 205 W at 6 ohms, 11 x 140 W at 8 ohms
• Inputs : 7 HDMI 2.1 inputs, 1 YUV input, 2 Composite inputs, 2 optical inputs, 2 coaxial inputs, 6 RCA stereo, 1 Phono input, 1 headphone output, 1 RS-232 input, 1 front USB Host port and 1 Ethernet port
• Outputs: 3 HDMI 2.1 outputs (parallel), two Pre-Out 2.0 outputs (zone 2 and zone 3), 1 Pre-Out 13.2 output, 4 subwoofer outputs, 1 headphone output, 13 pairs of terminal blocks pinching
• OSD functions
• UPnP Audio Gateway (DLNA) functions
• ALLM functions
• VRR functions
• QFT functions
• QMS functions
• Ultra HD 4K/120 fps functions
• Ultra HD 8K/60 fps functions
• Heos Multiroom functions
• AL32 multi-channel processing functions MultiChannel Processing
• Tidal functions
• Deezer functions
• Soundcloud functions
• Amazon Music HD functions
• Spotify Connect functions
• Flac HD compatibility
• DSD 2 compatibility, 8/5.6 MHz
• Wav compatibility
• Alac compatibility
• MP3 compatibility
• WMA compatibility
• AAC compatibility
• Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer
• Audio DTS Virtual:X
• Audio eARC function
• Audio Audyssey Dynamic Volume processing
• Audio Audyssey Dynamic EQ processing
• Audio Audyssey MultEQ
• Audyssey LFC Processing Audio
• Auro 3D Audio
• DTS:X Pro Audio
• Dolby Atmos 9.2.4/7.2.6 audio with the addition of an amplifier external stereo
• Audio TI PCM5102A digital-to-analog converter (384 kHz/32-bit, 8 channels)
• ESS Saber ES9017S 384 kHz/32-bit DAC audio
• HDR10 video
• HLG HDR video
• Dolby Vision HDR video
• BT.2020 Compatibility video
• Ultra HD Pass-Trought Function video
• 3D Ready video
• HDR10+ video
• Video BT.2020 Compatibility
• Video Ultra HD Pass-Throught Function
• Video 3D Ready
• Video Upscaling Function Ultra HD/8K (24/25/30/60 )
• Video Ultra HD/4K Upscaling Function (24/25/30/60/120)
• Imax Enhanced Certification
• Network IP Control
• Wi-Fi Network Dual Band (2.4/5 GHz)
• AirPlay 2 network
• Bluetooth TX network
• Google Assistant multimedia
• Amazon Alexa multimedia
• Hi-Fi streaming Res Audio via USB/network: yes
• Web radios: TuneIn
• Hi-Res Audio certification
• HDCP 2.3 certification
• Headphone output: yes
• Dimensions ( W x H x D, mm): 434 x 389 x 237 mm (with vertical antenna)
• Consumption: 750 W 0.1 W standby, 0.5 W standby CEC)
• Weight : 15.6 kg
